Human Resources Practitioner with 19+ Years Experience

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LORATO MAFA

Human Resources Practitioner

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Practitioner with over 19 years of extensive expertise in project management, Risk Management and administration, adept at leading recruitment& on boarding, Benefits & Payroll administration,staff welfare and training initiatives. Skilled in policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. Committed to enhancing workplace safety and effective resource allocation, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Jun 2021 - Present Botswana Institute for Technology Research & Innovation-Electric Mobility Programme

Managing recruitment, onboarding, and training for project staff and interns.

Facilitating staff welfare and remuneration.

Spearheading training initiatives for project staff, driving skill development and performance improvement across the Electric Mobility Programme.

Coordinating project meetings, travel, and logistics, streamlining operations and improving communication.

Maintaining project calendar and assist in planning, contributing to timely project delivery.

Streamlining project budgeting and expenditure tracking, enhancing financial oversight and resource allocation efficiency for the Electric Mobility Programme.

Managing comprehensive project calendars.

Risk championship-Spearheading risk management initiatives, cultivating a risk-aware culture and enhancing organisational resilience.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Dec 2014 - May 2021

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation

Conducted performance appraisals & developed training plans for office support staff.

Facilitated medical examinations for new employees Managed and maintained office assets and properties.

Oversaw office space and accommodations, including allocation and furnishing Implemented and supervised fleet Management,

Managed contracts for cleaning and security services. Administrated Acquisition, maintenance and disposal of office furniture and equipment.

Organized internal and external seminars, training, and meetings. Managed telephone system issues, billing and utilities.

Oversaw records management and general administrative functions (Switchboard and messengerial services)

Developed strategies, budget, and policies for the Office Support Unit

Oversaw records management.

Additional Responsibilities -Risk Champion( BITRI Risk Management Committee)

Supporting identification and reporting of risk and identifying mitigators and monitoring and evaluation for strategic risks.

Communicating the risk management vision to staff.

Acting as a subject matter expert in the HR discipline in Risk Management committee.

Acting as an intermediary between risk management and their technical department

Building a risk-aware culture within the organisation including appropriate education

Providing guidance to the risk manager on the best way to implement risk management in specific areas of the business and at what pace.

Providing feedback between Executive and departments on risk matters. ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

Ministry Of Mineral Resources and Green Technology

Facilitated payment of terminal benefits (gratuity and Pension)Processed all scarce skill application.

Managed Performance for the administration Unit.

Oversaw office space, accommodation and fleet management efficiently.

Handled contracts for security services, cleaning services and maintained telephone system.

Supervised general administration function (switchboard, gardening, drivers and cleaning services) ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Aug 2006 - Mar 2012 Southern African Development Community

Handled HR policy interpretation.

Handled staff welfare for all employees.

Streamlined HRIS operations using VIP payroll, generating crucial reports .

Manpower planning and HR support for SADC projects.

Human Resources Support for the SADC Secretariat

Coordinated recruitment and onboarding processes for regional employees and local employment.

Championed Performance Management System implementation, revolutionising employee evaluation processes and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Orchestrated comprehensive employee training programmes

Administered payroll, allowances, leave, and benefits . HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (TRAINEE) Nov 2005 - Apr 2006 JAGO Investments

Payroll Administration, recruitment, leave administration and employee relations. EDUCATION

SENIOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2023

Stellenbosch University

PGCERT ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT 2019

Botswana Accountancy College

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2014

Management College Of Southern Africa

B TECH HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2005

Central University Of Technology

COURSES

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYTICS Dec 2023

University Of Carlifornia

PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Dec 2023 Allison-CPD

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT SKILLS Dec 2017

University Of Pretoria

SHORT COURSE IN CONTRACT MANAGEMENT May 2019

University Of Pretoria

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Dec 2017 Khwezi Training Institute, Johannesburg, RSA

DELF A1 Dec 2009

Alliance Francoise -Gaborone

MANAGER'S TOOLKIT -A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MANAGING PEOPLE AT WORK Dec 2024 University Of London

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY-UNDERSTANDING AND SEIZING STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY Dec 2023

University Of Bocconi

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Oxford Home Study Centre

June 2025

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Human Resources Certifications

Society of Human Resources Management -Certified Professional • Jul 2023 - Jul 2026 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Certifications

PRINCE2 Foundation • Aug 2023 - Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Institute of People Management • May 2017 - Present Society of Human Resources Management • Mar 2022 - Present Institute of Risk Management South Africa • Sep 2023 - Present REFERENCES

1.Dr. Yaone Rapitsenyane - BITRI eMobility Programme Cell:75690000/74859907

Email:*****.************@*****.***

2. Mrs. Chanana Mokgethi - BITRI

Cell:71814800

Emai: *********@*****.**.**

3.Dr Badziili Nthubu-BITRI-eMobility Programme

Cell:75419697/78256617

Email:*****@*****.**.**

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