Gavin Terrence George
Chief Education Specialist: Labour Relations
Kimberley
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Education Specialist: Labour Relations
Northern Cape Department Of Education
Kimberley
08.2015 - Current
- .Manage discipline, grievances and dispute resolution in the Northern Cape Department of Education (Head Office and 5 district offices)
- Represent the Northern Cape Department of Education in Dispute Resolution Subcommittee of the Education Labour Relations Council.
- Manage and represent the Northern Cape Department of Education in conciliations and arbitrations.
- Ensure that all staff is trained on all labour relations matters.
- Ensure labour peace in the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Senior Administration Officer: Policy and Planning
Northern Cape Department Of Education
Kimberley
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Developed and standard operating procedures for chief directorates and databases to support operational delivery.
- Liaised with staff to manage performance information, develop systems and compile reports using data to determine if the strategic plan is implemented and take action to enhance performance
- Collaborated with chief directorates and districts to identify and deliver quality enhancements.
- Partnered with HR to implement and monitor policies and procedures and recommend changes.
- Represented the Northern Cape Department of Education at internal and external forums and committees for effective collaboration with other provincial and national departments.
Compliance Officer
North Cape Department Of Education
Kimberley
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices and policies in the Northern Cape Department of Education.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Ensure the implementation of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act and the Promotion to Access to Information Act.
Acting Deputy Chief Education Specialist: Labour R
Northern Cape Department Of Education
Kimberley
03.2001 - 12.2004
- Represent the Northern Cape Department of Education in the Education Labour Relations Council and Public Service Sectorial Bargaining Council.
- Represent the Northern Cape Department of Education in all conciliations and arbitrations.
- Conduct investigations into misconduct of employees and provide reports to the Provincial Head of Department.
- Initiate disciplinary proceedings against employees that makes themselves guilty of misconduct.
- Train all officials on labour relations matters
Secretary to the Northern Cape Gambling Board
Northern Cape Department Of Treasury
Kimberley
08.1997 - 02.2001
- Drafted the Northern Cape Gambling Act, Rules of the Board and Northern Cape Gambling Policy
- Record and minute all board meetings.
- Advice the board on all gambling matters in the Northern Cape.
- Coordinated the opening of the Kimberley and Upington casinos to ensure the comply to prescripts of the Act and the Rules of the board.
Teacher
Northern Cape Department Of Education
Kimberley
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Responsible to teach History and Afrikaans Home Language Higher Grade for grades 11 and 12.
Education
Masters In Education - Education Law
University of Freestate
Bloemfontein 01.1998 - 12.2000
Higher Education Diploma - Sociology of Labour Relations, History, Afrikaans
University of Freestate
Bloemfontein 01.1991 - 12.1995
Bachelor Of Education (Honours Degree) - Management And Leadership
University of Freestate
Bloemfontein 01.1996 - 12.1997
Skills
Medication and Arbitration skills
undefinedTimeline
Chief Education Specialist: Labour Relations
Northern Cape Department Of Education
08.2015 - Current
Senior Administration Officer: Policy and Planning
Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.2010 - 08.2015
Compliance Officer
North Cape Department Of Education
01.2006 - 12.2009
Acting Deputy Chief Education Specialist: Labour R
Northern Cape Department Of Education
03.2001 - 12.2004
Masters In Education - Education Law
University of Freestate
01.1998 - 12.2000
Secretary to the Northern Cape Gambling Board
Northern Cape Department Of Treasury
08.1997 - 02.2001
Teacher
Northern Cape Department Of Education
07.1996 - 07.1997
Bachelor Of Education (Honours Degree) - Management And Leadership
University of Freestate
01.1996 - 12.1997
Higher Education Diploma - Sociology of Labour Relations, History, Afrikaans
University of Freestate
01.1991 - 12.1995
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