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Gretna Van Wyk

Senior Administrator/ Personnel Administrator/ Office Manager
Cape Town

Summary

As an experienced administrator, I possess the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage personnel administration. With over 21 years of experience in the field, I have a proven track record of managing all aspects of employee relations. My expertise in this area enables me to assist organizations in achieving their goals and enhancing their overall performance. I have always been committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and have earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and valuable member of any team.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
Cape Town
07.2015 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Visible Policing and Operations
  • Overseeing all personnel files
  • Dealing with absenteeism and leave (annual, sick leave etc.)
  • Responsible for entries of all relevant registers (Z8, SAP 26 A)
  • Dealing with injuries on duty and obtaining all relevant documentation for injury boards
  • Processing of SAP 26(Z1), leave application forms on the PERSAL System
  • Auditing of the SAP 47 (Leave file)
  • Dealing with applications of temporary incapacity i.e., disability retirement
  • Effective record keeping of all absenteeism
  • Compiling of monthly returns concerning absenteeism
  • General administration and filing
  • Visible Policing and Operations

Reason for leaving: No career growth opportunities

Senior Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Protection and Security Services (National VIP Operations)
  • Overseeing all personnel files with a staff complement of 243
  • Dealing with absenteeism and leave (annual, sick leave, etc.)
  • Responsible for entries of all relevant registers (Z8, SAP 26 A)
  • Dealing with injuries on duty and obtaining all relevant documentation for injury boards
  • Processing of SAP 26(Z1), leave application forms on the PERSAL System
  • Auditing of the SAP 47 (Leave file)
  • Dealing with applications of temporary incapacity i.e., disability retirement
  • Effective record keeping of all absenteeism
  • Compiling of monthly returns concerning absenteeism
  • General administration and filing
  • Protection and Security Services (National VIP Operations)
  • First Aid Course completed

Reason for leaving: Found an opportunity in a different division

Senior Administration Clerk

South African Police Services
Cape Town
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Protection (National Keypoints)
  • Update and maintain NKP registers and files
  • Typing all documentation about NKP
  • Manage all correspondence including emails, faxes, and confidential documents
  • Compile and consolidate monthly returns
  • Monitor and keep filing up to date
  • Administer WAG 1 administration of respective role players (Security Sector Environment)
  • Administer PEP documents of NKP personnel
  • Maintain and update room inventories
  • Maintain traveling arrangements and accommodation bookings with relevant agencies
  • Compile and submit itineraries
  • Arrange subsistence allowance and submit claims of Administrative Assistant for Manager and general admin duties
  • Processing of stock received on a computer system
  • Floor Supervisor
  • Assisting with receiving and checking in of stock
  • Protection (National Keypoints)

Reason for leaving: Promotion to another division

Leave Clerk

South African Police Services
Cape Town
03.2003 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: Protection and Security Services (National VIP Protection)
  • Dealing with absenteeism (all relevant leave, vacation, sick etc.)
  • Responsible for entries of all relevant registers (Z8, SAP 26A)
  • Dealing with injuries, obtaining all relevant documentation for injury boards
  • Processing of SAP 26(Z1), leave application forms on the PERSAL system
  • Auditing of the SAP 47 (leave file)
  • Protection and Security Services (National VIP Protection)

Reason for leaving: Promotion to another division

Administrative Clerk

South African Police Services
02.2002 - 12.2002
  • Company Overview: Protection and Security Services (National VIP Protection)
  • Responsible for general typing of the Unit as well as the Unit Commander
  • Dealing with transfers and monthly returns
  • Obtaining information from relevant systems on comp
  • Protection and Security Services (National VIP Protection)

Reason for leaving: Promotion to another division

Banking Clerk

MR Price
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Clearouts
  • Cashier
  • Filing
  • Corresponding with H/O Durban
  • Administrative Assistant for Manager and general admin duties
  • Processing of stock received on a computer system
  • Floor Supervisor
  • Assisting with receiving and checking in of stock
  • Clearouts
  • Reason for leaving: Better opportunity received with South African Police Services

Sales Assistant

MR Price
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Brackenfell Mall
  • Cashier
  • Stockroom Clerk
  • Floor Supervisor
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Brackenfell Mall
  • Reason for leaving: Seconded to Mr
  • Price Clearouts

General Admin Assistant

MR Price
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Distribution Centrell Mall
  • The Distribution Centre closed down and moved to Durban
  • Processing of orders received
  • Dealing with shortages and overs of orders received
  • Dealing with all relevant suppliers
  • General filing/ receptionist
  • Distribution of stock received to all Mr Price stores in the Western Cape
  • Distribution Centrell Mall

Reason for leaving: Distribution Centre closed down in Cape Town and moved to Durban

Education

Matric -

Scottsdene Secondary School

Skills

  • Administration

  • Time management

  • Personnel Management

  • Conflict Management

  • Communication

  • Problem-solving

  • Onboarding processes

  • HR policies implementation

Introduction

As an experienced administrator, I possess the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage personnel administration. With over 21 years of experience in the field, I have a proven track record of managing all aspects of employee relations. My expertise in this area enables me to assist organizations in achieving their goals and enhancing their overall performance. I have always been committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and have earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and valuable member of any team.

Timeline

Senior Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
07.2015 - 11.2022

Senior Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
01.2010 - 01.2015

Senior Administration Clerk

South African Police Services
01.2006 - 01.2010

Leave Clerk

South African Police Services
03.2003 - 12.2005

Administrative Clerk

South African Police Services
02.2002 - 12.2002

Banking Clerk

MR Price
01.2000 - 01.2002

Sales Assistant

MR Price
01.1996 - 01.2000

General Admin Assistant

MR Price
01.1996 - 01.2000

Matric -

Scottsdene Secondary School
Gretna Van WykSenior Administrator/ Personnel Administrator/ Office Manager