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Boitumelo Shirley Thabalaka

Archivist: Records Management
Randpoort

Summary

Experienced Archivist specialising in records management with a proven track record at the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections, training sessions, and community outreach programmes. Adept at policy approval, file plan review, and report writing. Previous roles include Loss Control Officer and Assistant Records Manager at the Department of Health and Social Development, showcasing skills in client engagement, project management, and administrative support. Strong background in customer service from various positions including Registry Clerk and Records Management Coordinator. Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Career goal: To leverage extensive experience in records management to enhance organisational efficiency and compliance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
12065
12065
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages

Work History

Archivist: Records Management

Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
08.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Conduct records management inspections
  • Conduct records management training sessions
  • Take part in community outreach programmes
  • Verification of Records and Documents received at the Provincial Archives
  • Approval of Reviewed Policies
  • Approval of Reviewed File Plans
  • Report writing
  • Provide support and assistance to municipalities and governmental departments in terms of the management of records.
  • Gauteng Provincial Archives

Loss Control Officer and Assistant Records Manager

Department of Health and Social Development
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: West Rand District Health
  • West Rand District Health

Registry Clerk and Records Management Coordinator

Department of Health and Social Development
11.2011 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: West Rand District Health
  • West Rand District Health

House Keeping; Food and Beverage Department; Front Office

Ngonyama Lion Lodge
01.2000 - 07.2000
  • Stock Control
  • Room Attendant
  • Laundry
  • Serving Drinks in Bar
  • Laying Tables
  • Guest Reservations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Product Promoter

Valvita Mineral Water
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Mineral Water Promotion

Waitress

San Pedro Spur Steak Ranches
01.1998 - 12.1999
  • Laying Tables
  • Serving Customers

Food Preparations

Fedics (Sappi)
01.1998 - 12.1998
  • Stock Control
  • Food Preparation
  • Serving of Food
  • Laying Table.

Education

Grade 12 -

Princess High School

BA Honours - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

BA - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

Higher Certificate - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

Certificate - Applied Computer Literacy and Office Management

University of South Africa

Diploma - Hotel Operations and Management

Damelin

Skills

Records management

Conservation methods

Information retrieval

Archival appraisal

Archive management

Written communication

Records classification

Archival research

Archival records management

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Time management abilities

Adaptability and flexibility

Effective communication

Coursework

  • Archives and Records Management: Department of Health (Provincial Office)
  • Business Writing Skills: Department of Health (GSSC)
  • Conflict Management: Department of Health (GSSC)
  • Identify and Keep the Records: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Arrangement and Description: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Records Appraisal and Disposal: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Electronic Records Management: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Disaster Management and Business Continuity: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Records Digitization: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • First Aid: Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation
  • Records Disposal: Gauteng Provincial Archives
  • Records Management (Legislation, Archiving, Preservation and Conservation, File Plan, Disposal and Digitisation): National Archives of South Africa

Computer Related Exposure

  • MS Office (Windows XP, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, Publisher)
  • Lanmark

First Names

Boitumelo Shirley

Dependants

1

Addresses

P.O. Box 1808, Randfontein, 1760, 7 Buiten Street, Randpoort, Randfontein, 1760

Awards

Best Supporting Admin Individual, Gauteng Department of Health (West Rand District Council Area)

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7806070469088
  • Date of Birth: 06/07/78
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code B
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Archivist: Records Management

Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
08.2018 - Current

Loss Control Officer and Assistant Records Manager

Department of Health and Social Development
11.2015 - 07.2018

Registry Clerk and Records Management Coordinator

Department of Health and Social Development
11.2011 - 10.2015

House Keeping; Food and Beverage Department; Front Office

Ngonyama Lion Lodge
01.2000 - 07.2000

Product Promoter

Valvita Mineral Water
01.1999 - 12.1999

Waitress

San Pedro Spur Steak Ranches
01.1998 - 12.1999

Food Preparations

Fedics (Sappi)
01.1998 - 12.1998

Grade 12 -

Princess High School

BA Honours - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

BA - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

Higher Certificate - Archives and Records Management

University of South Africa

Certificate - Applied Computer Literacy and Office Management

University of South Africa

Diploma - Hotel Operations and Management

Damelin
Boitumelo Shirley ThabalakaArchivist: Records Management