LETHABO PAULINE THABA
Payroll And HR Officer
Burgersfort,Limpopo
Summary
Dedicated to keeping payroll operations compliant with regulations. Proficient in processing garnishments, calculating leave and applying deductions. Excellent problem-solving, report writing and recordkeeping abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Human Resource Officer
Genial Engineering and Maintenance
5 2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with external partners to secure additional resources when needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement encouraging employees to suggest innovative ideas for better resource management practices.
- Streamlined the payroll process for increased efficiency through implementing new software tools.
- Boosted employee satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and implementing targeted solutions.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching for career development opportunities.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
- Managed personnel scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels while minimizing overtime costs.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs significantly.
- Assisted employees with navigating online self-service portals for accessing paystubs, updating direct deposit information, and managing tax withholdings.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual reviews to provide necessary documentation and answer questions related to the company''s payroll processes.
- Maintained confidentiality by securely storing sensitive employee information according to established data protection protocols.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Attending CCMA cases, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided coaching and mentorship to junior staff members on various aspects of health, safety, environment, and quality management principles.
- Developed comprehensive SHEQ policies and procedures, resulting in improved compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw contractor activities on site to ensure adherence to established SHEQ guidelines during project execution phases.
- Streamlined internal communication channels for reporting incidents and near misses, leading to quicker response times and resolutions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Finance Administrator
Ochre Media
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Managing expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Update daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Checking payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Implementing and regularly reviewing financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Establish and check coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Utilizing financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Identify and correct miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
- Reconciling accounts and investigated variances.
- Preparing bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees and maintained all associated files.
Financial Adviser
Metropolitan, Lethabo Pauline Thaba
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Sales: - Investments - Funeral policies.
- Financial Wellness Coaching.
- Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
- Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
Administrator
TLSP Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
Production Coordinator
Xitengile Media House
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Maintained documentation such as releases.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
Researcher / Multi Cam Assistant
Tshego Productions
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of producers.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Operated cameras for variety of live events, including government conferences.
Education
Diploma - Chef Patisserie ( Pastry Chef )
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Polokwane 07.2020 - 03.2023
Diploma - TV/Film Producing And Cinematography
REFA Reel Edge Film Academy
Johannesburg 01.2011 - 12.2012
Diploma - Script Writing, Producing, Cinematography, Editing
AFDA
Johannesburg 02.2009 - 12.2010
Matric - Life Orientation, Mathematics Literacy, English Ho
Arcadia High School
Pretoria 01.2008 - 12.2008
Food Safety
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Polokwane 04.2001 -
Skills
Word
Outlook 365
Excel
PowerPoint
Project 2013
Sage
Mydaes
Intercode
Quickbooks
Passport 360
Additional Information
Code 10 drivers licence
Drivers licence
21.11.2013
Accomplishments
- Achieved Level 2 Safety at work certificate by completing City & Guilds: Diploma in as Chef Patisserie with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Level 2 Food Safety certificate by completing City & Guilds: Diploma in as Chef Patisserie with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Finance Administrator
Ochre Media
12.2022 - 04.2023
Diploma - Chef Patisserie ( Pastry Chef )
Limpopo Chefs Academy
07.2020 - 03.2023
Financial Adviser
Metropolitan, Lethabo Pauline Thaba
04.2018 - 10.2018
Administrator
TLSP Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2017
Production Coordinator
Xitengile Media House
02.2014 - 04.2015
Researcher / Multi Cam Assistant
Tshego Productions
01.2013 - 04.2013
Diploma - TV/Film Producing And Cinematography
REFA Reel Edge Film Academy
01.2011 - 12.2012
Diploma - Script Writing, Producing, Cinematography, Editing
AFDA
02.2009 - 12.2010
Matric - Life Orientation, Mathematics Literacy, English Ho
Arcadia High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Food Safety
Limpopo Chefs Academy
04.2001 -
Payroll and Human Resource Officer
Genial Engineering and Maintenance
5 2023 - Current