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Catharine Van Der Merwe
Human Resource Manager
Nelspruit
Summary
Experience Human Resource Manager with over 20 years of experience in Mining and Manufacturing Industries . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.Dedicated Human Resource professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Volunteer HR Manager
Shawmind
Newark
03.2022 - Current
- Worked with CEO to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Identify problems, suggest improved operations and provided Human Resource advise.
- Implementation of Performance Review process
- Assist with current IR issues.
Project Manager HR and Payroll
Control Chemicals, Pet and Pool
Kew
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to improve HR and Payroll processes.
- Led implementation of new Payroll software.
- Analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Increased employee satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents and policies.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Creative Floor Decor
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives.
- Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences and conventions.
- Devised integrated plans to build brand awareness, sales pipelines and customer acquisition plans.
- Spearheaded successful branding initiatives, sales strategies and public relations approaches to underpin and enhance marketing campaign deployment.
- Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by 17% in sales.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Group HR Manager
Afgate (Transvaal Gate and Wire)
Alberton
10.2008 - 02.2011
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Provide Leadership to HR Managers for Southern and Eastern Africa Operations
- Assist staff with day to day HR questions and requirements
- Provide direction and counsel to remote Southern and Eastern Africa site leadership teams.
- Provide effective coaching on a wide variety of HR related topics to all levels of management and staff.
- Partner closely with other functional organizations on a variety of business activities including staffing levels and other activities as required.
Provide individual and group training on a variety of HR tools and topics as required - Counsel employees and managers on performance management issues.
- Contribute to the support and implementation of corporate –wide policies, procedures, systems and initiatives
Maintain current knowledge base of legal and regulatory trends, in order to effectively counsel organization leaders and reduce potential business liabilities
Program management in areas including employee performance, development and succession planning.
•Provide advice and support to line management on Industrial relations related matters and oversee the disciplinary processes of all the East and
Sound working knowledge on Training implementation and support to line management
Sound working knowledge on performance management and support to line management
Sound working knowledge and understanding of BBBEE HR pillars and how those impact the business
Support HR BP’s and line management to achieve and implement Equity targets.
Employment Equity reporting
Responsible to support HR team and manage and implement requirements of all ISO / International audit requirements
Working in and as part of project teams from time to time as required by business priority
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Clover
Clayville
02.2001 - 10.2008
- Developed and presented progress reports on HR department.
- Analyzed company trends and rectified employee performance issues.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Trained new employees on company and communication standards.
- Monitored employee performances and performed reviews.
- Planned new hire orientations and handled contracts.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
Payroll Manager/ Time & Attendance
Cadbury
Port Elizabeth
03.1999 - 12.2002
- Orchestrated and deployed online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Led payroll production for [Number] locations.
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Managed conversion from [Software] and implementation of [Software].
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Reviewed time records for [Number] employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
Development Specialist/HR Officer
Iscor
Pretoria
01.1987 - 12.2000
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Obtained, organized and developed training procedure manuals, guides and course materials.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos and lectures.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
- Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with managers.
- Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate business plans.
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
- Prepared grant proposals under tight deadlines.
- Managed the MINe Map Bridging School
- Implemented a electronic computer based Succession planning system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Psychology
UNISA
Pretoria 01.1993 - 04.1996
Skills
Volunteer recruitment strategy
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved accurate Payroll of R4.6million per month by introducing Sage Payroll.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Opened 3 new branches in Gauteng over the past 10 years, assisted i in opening a 4th branch in Nelspruit Mpumalanga
Software
Pastel
Sap
Sage VIP
Interests
I love bird watching
Squash
Squash
I play squash for the local club
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Volunteer HR Manager
Shawmind
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager HR and Payroll
Control Chemicals, Pet and Pool
02.2021 - 02.2022
Sales and Marketing Manager
Creative Floor Decor
01.2011 - 02.2021
Group HR Manager
Afgate (Transvaal Gate and Wire)
10.2008 - 02.2011
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Clover
02.2001 - 10.2008
Payroll Manager/ Time & Attendance
Cadbury
03.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Psychology
UNISA
01.1993 - 04.1996
Development Specialist/HR Officer
Iscor
01.1987 - 12.2000
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