DGY
CONTACT
Bloemanda
Kimberley
8345
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MRS DENISE GAIL YASO
DENISE GAIL YASO
I am writing to apply for the advertised position. I have attached my curriculum vitae with references in support of my application.
This role is very motivating for me, and I believe that I am the right candidate to fill this position. I am a focused and disciplined individual, my key strengths that would support my success in this position include:
Ability to encourage critical thinking and strive to nurture a collaborative environment for my fellow colleagues, clients as well as my team members.
To be highly effective in executing my daily administrative tasks and to put in place administrative processes that will professionally and successfully enhance systems within the position I occupy.
I visualize my role as an individual that is there to effectively be a team player and perform my duties as diligently as possible. Assisting clients and colleagues on a daily basis and ensuring they understand processes and structures that are put in place at the specific office.
Sincerely,
MRS DENISE GAIL YASO
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
1.Problem-solving orientation
2.Business acumen
3.Results orientated
4.Building coalitions
5.Excellent leadership & Interpersonal skills
6.Crisis management skills
EDUCATION:
University of the Witwatersrand
• Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor of Arts): 2013
EXPERIENCE
Sol Plaatje University
1.Research Officer: Dec 2021- Current
Responsibilities:
Direct liaison with Honours, P/G Diploma & Masters students (both full and part time)
Development and management of external funders database
Dissemination of available funding opportunities
Assisting students with funding application processes.
Co-ordinate, plan, and direct orientation for postgraduate students.
Direct liaison with finance division on P/G student funding allocations; oversee and facilitate clearance processes.
Direct liaison with the four SPU School P/G Committees and School Registrars
Monitoring and providing administrative assistance with funding reporting requirements.
Monitor income and expenditure on the various bursaries and scholarships
Identify and report possible problem areas and implement corrective measures.
Processing of all Merit Award applications of postgraduate students, presenting to the committee all qualifying and non-qualifying students.
External stakeholder liaison with funders such as NRF, CSIR and ETDP SETA
Management of NRF funding and liaising with grant- holders
Oversee the Research Office intern work allocation, sign
off on monthly time sheets.
Direct liaison with School registrars; administrators; P/G
committees; and research committees.
Organise and manage program events.
The January Family Trust: 2020-2021
2.Administrator
Responsibilities:
Property maintenance
Managing lease agreements
Managing municipal accounts2
Perform daily office administration.
Transnet Freight Rail: 2015 - 2017
3.Graduate in Training
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Assessment
oStaffing Process
oRecruitment (Internal and External)
oShortlisting
oCapturing of Applications
oAssessment
oRecommendations for appointments
oSign off Procedure
oAppointment Letters
oAppeal Process (Grievance)
Safety
School of Rail
Change Management
Employee Wellness
Employee Relations General Exposure
Compensation
Rail Network
Rail Cadet Project
Training and Development
Courses Attended:
Emotional Intelligence
Business communication
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Conflict Management
Negotiation Skills
Department of Rural Department and Land Reform: 2013 - 2014
Monitoring and Evaluation
4.Internship
Responsibilities:
Interviews with Farm owners
Evaluating farms
Report writing
Financial Management of Farm Expenses
Building Relationships with Farm owners
Facilitating relationship between Farm Owner and Project Manager
REFERENCES
1.Mr Gerhard Marx
Chief Administrative Officer
Transnet Freight Rail
Tel: 082-***-****
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2. Mr Tebogo Moleleki
Deputy Director for Monitoring and Evaluation
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Tel: 076-***-****
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3.Mr Hilel January
Executive Member
The January Family Trust
Tel: 083-***-****
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4.Mrs Tshegohatso Chifokoyo
Project Manager: UCDP
Sol Plaatje University
Tel: 061-***-****
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5.Dr Simbarashe Gukurume
Senior Lecturer
Sol Plaatje University
Tel: 063-***-****
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