Karabo Patience Lunga
Acting Chief Personnel Officer
Springs
Summary
Experienced Chief Administration Clerk and Chief Personnel Officer with 15 years in Human Resource Management. Skilled in managing information, fostering teamwork, and strategic HR management. Experienced with transactional HR management. Track record of implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Chief Personnel Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
04.2024 - Current
- Ensure implementation and supervision of conditions of service and remuneration of employees (Appointments, Recognition of qualifications, Leave, Housing, Medical Aid, Injury on duty, Long service, relocation, pension, allowances, PILIR etc.)
- Prepare for HR Audits and provide information as required.
- implementation of SMS structure packaging.
- Ensure timeous termination of services is correctly implemented on PERSAL.
- Implementation of Recruitment and Selection functions such as Vacancy List appointments, Transfers, Conversions, Scribing during recruitment processes etc.)
- Provide a Human Resource advisory on conditions of services to all departmental personnel.
- Ensure and supervision of proper safekeeping of office and school based personnel records.
- Provide efficient supervision of employees and Departments resources.
Chief Administration Clerk
Gauteng Department of Education
10.2009 - 03.2024
- Administer the filing system, typing of correspondence, agendas, reports, submissions, memos, and letters.
- Manage and diarize appointments and schedules in the office of the Senior Manager.
- Collate and compile all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Receive and respond to public enquiries and correspondence telephonically and in writing.
- Ensure that all correspondence is routed timeously to the correct recipients within and outside the office.
- General Administration to ensure efficient operation.
- Render secretariat functions for the Sub-Directorate.
- Coordinate and schedule all special meetings.
- Ensure logistical arrangements for meetings
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks through diligent attention to detail and thorough verification procedures.
- Compile the Sub-Directorate’s budget for procurement of stationery and office equipment.
Education
Advance Diploma (Currently Registered) - People And Performance Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South AfricaBachelor of Arts - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Experienced with Ms Office, Outlook and PERSAL systems
Collaborative teamwork skills
Clear and concise reporting
Effective presentation skills
Additional Information
Personnel Administrative Measures
Public Finance Management Act
Treasury Regulations
Public Service Act
Public Service Regulations
THRS Policies and Procedures
Timeline
Acting Chief Personnel Officer
Gauteng Department of Education
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2018
Chief Administration Clerk
Gauteng Department of Education
10.2009 - 03.2024
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2008 - 12.2008
Advance Diploma (Currently Registered) - People And Performance Management
University of Johannesburg