Anifa Tatu
Johannesburg
Summary
Anifa is a Human Resources professional with cross-border experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. At Yellowstone , she supports the development of HR frameworks and contributes to strategic people planning in preparation for the company’s upcoming operations.
Her career spans operational and cross-border roles in logistics and financial services, including SIKAR Finance (MoneyGram) and AVOTIEX, where she developed expertise in operations and workforce coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Yellowstone Int.
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2023 - Current
- Supporting the development of HR frameworks and organisational structures in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Contributing to strategic workforce planning and recruitment approaches.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure organisational readiness for project execution.
- Led recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection, to secure top talent.
Regional Operations Manager
Avotiex Express
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Coordinated cross-border shipments from South Africa to Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Assisted in managing documentation and customs processes for shipments.
- Supported operational efficiency across various routes.
- Encouraged employees to share ideas and feedback.
- Organised logistics for goods transportation, ensuring timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Promoted employee morale and well-being by fostering positive practices focused on career development and job satisfaction.
- Facilitated recruitment and hiring for organisational vacancies while upholding consistent policies across workforce.
Money transfer operations manager (DRC operations)
Sikar Finance (MoneyGram)
Kinshasa, DRC
07.2004 - 10.2006
- Assisted in managing money transfer operations across various cities to ensure compliance and service delivery.
- Supported money transfer activities across multiple regions within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Helped implement alternative transaction methods to facilitate transfers in locations with limited or no internet access.
- Provided financial service access to underserved remote and rural communities.
- Trained and supervised operators in over 10 cities to maintain operational standards.
- Monitored transaction security and fraud prevention measures.
- Reviewed operational policies to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Human resources management
University of Cape town
Cape Town, WC01-2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Business Administration & Economics (Finance, Banking & Assurance)
Universite Protestante au Congo
Kinshasa/ DRC01-2004
Skills
- Human Resources and Recruitment
- Contract and Employee Lifecycle Management
- Cross-border operations (DRC and South Africa)
- Logistics and Operational Coordination
- Workforce Planning and HR Support
- Problem solving in complex environments
- Stakeholder coordination
- Talent Sourcing and Recruitment Support
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
French
Proficient
C2
Lingala
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Yellowstone Int.
09.2023 - Current
Regional Operations Manager
Avotiex Express
12.2013 - 01.2018
Money transfer operations manager (DRC operations)
Sikar Finance (MoneyGram)
07.2004 - 10.2006
Certificate of Higher Education - Human resources management
University of Cape town
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Business Administration & Economics (Finance, Banking & Assurance)
Universite Protestante au Congo