Laverne Mitchells
HR Officer
3 Arendstreet , Louwville ,Vredenburg
Summary
I am a well-adapted, highly motivated individual. I believe a meaningful life should be all about aiming high and working at your utmost best to reach that high. I am determined, focused and persevered when obstacles are placed in my way. I believe that I am a dynamic leader and a team player who’s resourceful, self-motivated and results driven. I believe that I will add value to whatever role I take on, whilst I continue to further develop my skills and knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
HR Officer : Human Resources Development and Labour Relations
West Coast District Municipality
Moorreesburg
04.2025 - Current
- Labour Relations administration
- Responsible for the Local Labour Forum
- Trade Union Administration
- Human Resources Benefits Support
- Home Loans Administration
- Medical Aid Administration
- Maintenance of Human Resource Management Policies and Procedures
- Leave Administration
- System Administration
- Training and Development
- Communication and Continuous Improvement Strategy
- Skills Analysis and Profiling
- Training Presentation and Facilitation
- Organizational Development
- Work Study Function
- Supervision and Control
- Coordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with supervising, controlling and leading subordinates' performances, productivity and discipline
- Permanent
HR Officer: Benefits and Labour Relations
West Coast District Municipality
Moorreesburg
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Capture and submit employee information on the Central Supplier Database (monthly).
- Secretariat of the monthly Labour Forum (LLF) meetings.
- Drafting employee related documents , Housing Subsidy, Employment Confirmation, Dismissal, Suspension and Settlement Agreements.
- Medical Aid administration (Register, Terminating, add of dependents, Claims, Options change and scheme changes).
- Labour Relations Administration (Disciplinary notices, outcomes, Appointment of investigator and chairperson, sanctions, grievance and appeal process).
- Time and attendance.
- Group Life Insurance scheme ( Verso) administration
- Biometrics and access control enrollment on Saflex device.
- On-boarding of new employees on Financial and HR systems (INSIGHT).
- Terminating and discharge process
- Administer long service awards and bonus.
- Monitor and manage all leave types.
- Essential Motor Scheme administration.
- UIF administration
- Arrange medical examinations of successful candidates.
- Pension Fund Administration (Withdrawal, death, disability funeral and dreaded disease claims)
- Assist with incident on duty cases.
- Presenting monthly inductions.
- System administrator for leave and time and attendance (changing passwords and assisting with enquiries).
- Facilitate generic Employee Wellness Program
- Permanent
Learning and Development Intern
Transnet Port Terminals
Saldanha
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Data Capturing (WSP/ATR and monthly Seta Reports)
Learning and Development Intern
Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals
Cape Town
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Monthly and Weekly Report
- Filling
- Presenting monthly HR induction
- Meeting and training scheduling
- Minute taking and Agenda preparation
Trainee HR Assistant
West Point Processors
St Helena Bay
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Preparing Disciplinary notices and packages for CCMA cases.
- Registering Employees with SARS.
- Office Administration
Education
BTECH - Human Resource Development
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Cape Town01.2017
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Cape Town01.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Weston Secondary School
Vredenburg01.2013
Skills
Effective communication skills in two official Western Cape languages
Report writing skills
Computer literate: Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Six years’ experience in local government
Knowledge of Municipal functions
Planning and organizing skills
Adhere to pre-determined deadlines
HR policies and procedures
Onboarding and training
Employee relations
Benefits administration
Organizational development
Compensation and benefits
Time management abilities
Problem-solving
Documentation and recordkeeping
References
Elfrieda Lotz (Skills Development Facilitator) Transnet Port Terminals
Tel: 022 703 4811
E-mail: Elfrieda.Lotz@transnet.net
Philida Boer (HR Officer: Recruitment and Selection)
West Coast District Municipality
Tel : 022 495 0758
E-mail : pboer@wcdm.co.za
Certification
Public Speaking Training
Timeline
HR Officer : Human Resources Development and Labour Relations
West Coast District Municipality
04.2025 - Current
Public Speaking Training
09-2024
Prosecutor and Chairperson Training
08-2019
HR Officer: Benefits and Labour Relations
West Coast District Municipality
08.2019 - 03.2025
Learning and Development Intern
Transnet Port Terminals
06.2018 - 06.2019
Learning and Development Intern
Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals
01.2018 - 05.2018
Trainee HR Assistant
West Point Processors
04.2016 - 10.2016
BTECH - Human Resource Development
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Weston Secondary School
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