CURRICULUM VITAE OF MZOLISI LUNATHI MNQABA

Profile Statement

I am a self-driven, enthusiastic and focused person who makes sure that set goals are achieved. I hold an honours degree in Industrial Psychology, coupled with over 5 years working experience. My proficiency in business administration has equipped me with strong administrative and managerial skills. My nomination as a Board Member, business ventures and election as deputy head boy echoes my leadership qualities. My discipline and time management are the basis of my success. As a pro-active person, I have a passion for working with people, which has enabled me to inherit my strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the utmost discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential information. I am a product of a professional but humble family, brought up in a value laden environment.

Personal Details

Full Name(s): Mzolisi Lunathi

Surname: Mnqaba

Sex: Male

Nationality: South African

Marital status: Single

Date of Birth: 13 November 1989

I.D. no: 891**********

Address: 260 Corlett Drive, Bramley, (willing to relocate)

Drivers’ license: Code B

Home Language: Xhosa

Other languages: English & Afrikaans

Contact details: 064*******/082*******

Email address: adlzi9@r.postjobfree.com

Criminal Record: None

Education & Qualifications

Master of Administration (Industrial Psychology), University of Fort Hare, to be completed in 2021.

Bachelor of Administration (Honours) (Industrial Psychology), University of Fort Hare, 2014-2015.

Thesis: Internal Employability as a Strategy for key Employee Retention

Areas of Study: Advanced Organisational Psychology, Advanced Personnel Psychology, and Advanced Industrial Relations, Psychometrics, Consumer Behaviour & Research Methodology.

Bachelor of Administration (Human Resources Management), University of Fort Hare, 2010-2013.

Major Areas of Study: Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Business Management, Economics & Statistics

Computer Literacy, MSC College, 2008-2009.

Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet & Email.

High School Attended:

St Christopher’s Private School 1996-2007

-Subjects: English (HG), Afrikaans (HG), Mathematics (SG), Physical Science (SG), Biology (HG) & Accounting (HG).

High School Honours: Learner’s Representative Council (2006)

: Deputy Head Boy (2007)

: Member of the student Inter-Act Committee (2007)

Work Experience

1. Institution: Bhisho Hospital

Position: Board Member (Secretary)

Date: 2018-2020

I recently served as the secretary of the Bhisho Provincial Hospital Board for over a period of 3 (three) years. I possess strong organizing skills, time management and the ability to produce notes and minutes in a timely manner for the Board. In addition to my excellent note-taking and computer literacy skills, I partake in all the strategic decision-making undertaken by the Board, including sitting in panel interviews in the selection process.

Duties include:

-Provision of secretarial services and administrative support to board members.

-Arranging of board meetings and preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.

-Monitoring effectiveness of communication between management and communities

-Ensuring management accountability for implementing decisions taken by Hospital Board

-Reporting directly to the Office of the Mayoral Executive Council (MEC)

Skills:

Report writing

Organising

Communication

Decision-making

Time management

Computer literacy

Strategic decision-making

Training Workshops attended:

1.Policy on Hospital Board Establishment, Functionality, Management and Support. 2018, Industrial Zone, East London.

2.Hospital Board Executives Training. 2019, Miriam Makeba Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre, University of Fort Hare, East London.

3.Risk Management by Mr Khaya Mekuto. 2019, Miriam Makeba Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre, University of Fort Hare, East London.

These workshops were facilitated and led by Zukiswa Mzana (Manager: District Hospital Management)

2. Institution: University of Fort Hare

Position: Intern

Date: 1 February 2017- 30 April 2017

I served a work placement programme at the University of Fort Hare in the Human Resources Department. I rotated across various sections of the department, including:

Organisational Development,

Employee Relations,

Recruitment, and

Selection

My tasks included:

-Screening of applicants,

-Shortlisting of candidates,

-Sitting in the job interview panel and part-taking in the selection of the most suitable candidate, and

Drafting and submitting job interview reports to the Team Leader.

I also performed secretarial services which saw me attending to HR related matters including answering of all incoming calls and routing them to the respective staff members.

Skills:

Human Resources

Employee Relations

Recruitment and Selection

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

3. Business: De Sly Butchery

Date: 2015-2019

In 2015, I ventured into Small Business. I prudently navigated the start-up process and recruited, trained, and directly supervised over 20 staff members.

General duties included:

-Performing all bookkeeping and accounting functions for the business including budgeting

-Developing strong organizational skills in file keeping and time management.

-Strengthening customer relations.

-Managed small business with goal of growth, minimizing losses, and efficiency.

-Performance management to meet and exceed business objectives

-Responsible for inventory and stock control

Business Highlights:

-30% Annual Sales Increase

-Employment of a large number of qualified personnel from the local community

-Achievement of a diverse working environment (60% female)

-Successful contractual negotiation agreements and healthy business relations with top suppliers, including Meat Traders Abattoir & Coca-Cola.

-Partnering with Standard Bank in marketing campaign efforts to exploit new opportunities

Skills Acquired:

-Leadership

-Marketing

-Networking

-Communication

-Specialisation in sales

-Strong customer focus

-Extensive relationship management skills

-Extensive time management skills

-Problem solving and conflict resolution

-Negotiation skills

-Decision-Making

My first exposure in the working environment saw me assisting in the running of the family business (Guesthouse), including administration and banking of finances. Moreover, I assisted my brother in his business, with the delivering of merchandise (cleaning materials, stationery… etc.) to government departments.

Thank you for your kind consideration and I sincerely hope I am the candidate you are looking for to add value to your organisation.

References

Initial & Surname

Credential(s)

Relationship

Contact Details

1. P. Mnyanda

CEO, Bhisho Hospital

Ex officio Board Member

040-***-****

2.Mr V Yeko

De Sly Business Owner

Chairman: SACP, Bhisho Revitalisation Project & Bhisho Police Forum

Business Mentor

078***-****

3. Mrs N. Gcaza

Head of Department

(Industrial Psychology), University of Fort Hare

Senior Lecturer & Supervisor

072-***-****

4.Mr Y. Mnqaba

Director at Smith-Tabata Attorneys, East London

Career mentor and brother

076-***-****

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