Human Resources Resource

Nokwazi Buthelezi

Ms. Nokwazi Buthelezi is a skilled Human Resource Development Officer specializing in employee growth and training program design. She develops and implements tailored training curricula, facilitates diverse sessions, and evaluates program effectiveness to meet organizational goals. Nokwazi manages the learning and development budget, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports high-potential employees in their professional advancement. Through collaboration with various stakeholders, she promotes continuous learning and enhances employee engagement and retention.

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Institution: Vaal University of Technology

Qualification: National Diploma: Human Recourses Management

Year: 2003

Institution: UNISA

Qualification: BCom: Industrial & Organisational Psychology

Current studies – in progress

SHORT COURSE

Skills Development Facilitator,

Skills Development and Learnerships,

Skills Development, Employment Equity and Gender Equality

Conduct outcome-based assessment,

Conduct moderation of outcome-based assessment,

SYSTEMS

SETA & DoL online systems, Persal, BAS, SAGE VIP, Accyss, SAP,, WinT&A

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

PERIOD OF SERVICE: November 2020 - present

POSITION: Learning and Development Officer

Main Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with program managers and support services to design and implement effective training and development initiatives.

Create comprehensive training curricula, materials, and resources, including e-learning courses and manuals tailored for our partners and organizational programs.

Design and execute learning strategies and programs that align with the specific needs of our initiatives.

Conduct training sessions, including lectures, workshops, e-learning, and individualized coaching or mentoring, tailored to the program requirements.

Monitor employee progress in selected courses and generate reports for management on training effectiveness and employee growth.

Evaluate the success and impact of training programs by tracking employee progress and utilizing various metrics.

Stay updated on emerging trends in the learning and development sector, integrating innovative methods into our training offerings.

Manage the learning and development budget, overseeing financial aspects of training programs, and engaging with external training providers as needed.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Interdot

Human Resource Learning and Development Consultant

October 2019 October 2020

Main Responsibilities

Collaborate with program managers to design and implement training and development programs tailored to organizational needs.

Develop training curricula, materials, and e-learning resources for partners and internal programs.

Facilitate various training sessions, including workshops, lectures, and one-on-one coaching.

Track employee progress in training programs and report training outcomes to management.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives using metrics to assess impact.

Stay updated on the latest trends in learning and development to enhance training programs.

Oversee the learning and development budget and manage finances related to training initiatives.

Identify skills gaps and create strategic training programs to foster employee growth and leadership potential.

Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act and manage statutory training requirements, including B-BBEE.

Conduct skills audits, maintain training records, and support other HR functions such as recruitment and performance management.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Broadband Infraco

PERIOD OF SERVICE: Sept 2018 – September 2019

POSITION: Human Resource Development Officer

Main Responsibilities

Identifies training and development needs within various departments and across the organization.

Creates and implements effective training programs, including developing training content and materials.

Implementing and reporting Work Skills Plan (WSP)

Organizes training sessions, oversee their delivery, and evaluates the success of the programs.

Regulatory reporting (EE, WSP/ATR, BBBE, etc)

Claiming and keeping records of Mandatory and Discretionary Grants.

Building and managing relationships with third parties (universities, training providers, SARS, DoL,etc)

Management of internship, learnership programme and company’s bursary scheme

Coordinate Leadership Development programme

Develop training programme for the Interns and learners

Managing Payroll and training budget

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Denel Vehicle Systems - Engineering

PERIOD OF SERVICE: November 2015 – September 2018

POSITION: Skills Development Facilitator and Learning and Development Coordinator

Main Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the Skills Development Act

Recognize and cultivate high-potential employees for future leadership positions.

Create strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent based on employee needs.

Assist in the performance management process, including conducting evaluations and providing constructive feedback.

Support the review process for new employees during their probation period.

Provide resources and assistance to employees dealing with personal challenges through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).

Keep accurate and confidential employee records while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Help with HR tasks like recruiting, onboarding, and addressing disciplinary issues as necessary.

Work with management to develop strategies focused on employee retention and engagement.

Contribute to HR initiatives that foster the organization's long-term success.

Ensure training programs are conducted within budget limits.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Diplomat South Africa (Retail & Distribution FMCG)

PERIOD OF SERVICE: Aug 2014 – Nov 2015

POSITION: HR Business Partner

Main Responsibilities

Build relationships with senior leadership, managers, employees to influence HR strategy

Communicate HR plans, changes, policies clearly across the organisation.

Support recruitment, performance reviews, engagement initiatives, etc., in partnership with other functions (Logistics, Sales, etc.).

Act as a consultant to business unit leaders on all HR matters, helping align people strategy with business objectives (performance, growth, cost, culture).

Understand business plans and translate them into HR priorities (workforce planning, succession, organisational structure).

Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, engagement, costs) and produce reports for management.

Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, handbooks, employment contracts.

Ensure policies reflect best practices and legal requirements.

Maintain documentation and compliance related to audits, statutory reports, HR filing systems

Use data/insights to recommend improvements.

Oversight of HRIS and ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Identify skills gaps, talent risks, and future leadership needs, and develop plans to address them.

Manage talent acquisition and recruitment processes to attract top candidates.

Oversee project management activities to ensure timely delivery of objectives.

Cultivate strategic business partnerships to enhance collaboration and drive results.

Implement staffing strategies to optimize workforce effectiveness.

Develop and promote employee wellness programs to support staff health.

Administer payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation.

Manage employee benefits programs to provide comprehensive support to staff.

Handle labour relations matters to maintain a positive work environment.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Protech Khuthele (Constr: civils & earthworks)

PERIOD OF SERVICE: April 2013 – July 2014

POSITION: Talent Management Consultant

Main Responsibilities :

Organized and coordinated a variety of training events and activities to promote employee development.

Maintained and prepared detailed training reports to monitor progress and effectiveness.

Managed the accreditation processes for the learning centre, ensuring compliance with standards.

Enhanced training curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Effectively administered the eLearning system to optimize online training delivery.

Facilitated interactive training sessions and workshops to engage participants.

Ensured all training programs complied with accreditation standards and regulations.

Conducted evaluations and monitoring of training programs to identify areas for improvement.

Handled legislative reporting to SETA and the Department of Labour for compliance purposes.

Updated and organized the training calendar for efficient scheduling of training activities.

Administered learnerships, bursaries, and internship programs to aid in workforce development.

Supported recruitment efforts by conducting interviews, reference checks, and managing candidate assessments.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: BAE Systems (now Denel Vehicle Systems)

PERIOD OF SERVICE: August 2011 – March 2013

POSITION: Human Resource Generalist

Main Responsibilities

Oversee recruitment processes to attract and select top talent.

Manage and evaluate employee performance to drive organizational success.

Facilitate learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills.

Administer employee benefits to ensure comprehensive support for team members.

Handle administrative tasks related to HR functions to ensure smooth operations.

Foster positive labour relations to promote a collaborative work environment.

Establish and nurture partnerships with educational institutions and community programs for skills development recruitment.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Safcor Panalpina (Bidvest Panalpina): freight & Logistics

PERIOD OF SERVICE: Sept 2008 – July 2011

POSITION: Human Resources Generalist

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate and organize various training events and activities to ensure effective learning experiences.

Prepare and maintain detailed training reports to track progress and outcomes.

Oversee the management and accreditation processes of the learning centre to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Review and enhance training curricula regularly to align with industry standards and organizational needs.

Manage training and skills development initiatives to foster employee growth.

Assist in recruitment efforts to attract top talent.

Oversee project management activities to ensure timely and successful project execution.

Manage learnership programs to provide practical training opportunities.

Administer bursary programs to support employee education and development.

Implement performance management processes to evaluate and improve employee performance.

Promote and support employee wellness initiatives to enhance workplace well-being.

Manage payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with the Department of Labor, schools, and universities to facilitate access to applicants for bursaries, internships, and learnerships.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Gauteng Department of Health

PERIOD OF SERVICE: Aug 2006 – Aug 2008

POSITION: Training Officer/Junior Skills Development Facilitator

Main Responsibilities

Facilitate learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and capabilities.

Oversee the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to ensure compliance and utilization.

Participate in the Employment Equity Committee to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Conduct comprehensive performance evaluations to assess employee contributions and growth opportunities.

Manage vendor relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and support.

Implement monitoring and evaluation processes to track program effectiveness and outcomes.

Coordinate new employee induction programs to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Prepare and submit monthly training reports to document progress and achievements.

Handle South African Qualifications Authority (SETA) reporting requirements to comply with regulatory standards.

Complete Department of Labour (DoL) reporting to maintain adherence to employment laws.

Conduct broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) audits to measure compliance and performance.

Organize and participate in career expos and exhibitions to promote opportunities and attract talent.

Manage and oversee learnerships, internships, and bursary programs to foster talent development.

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