Loretta Pillay
Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria
Summary
I am a bright and receptive person, able to communicate well with people at all levels. I am methodical, efficient and hard working and also willing to discover and accept new ideas which can be put into practice effectively.
A passion for education entails an enthusiasm for learning new concepts and teaching others. ( Employees and Young Adults)
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director: Employee Health and Wellness
Department of Science and Technology
Brummeria, Pretoria
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Conceptualise, establish and Implement Health and Wellness programme according to Operational plan.
- Conceptualise, Plan and Implement Women's day events, Men’s informative sessions, 16 days of Activism events and different workshops held as well as Quarterly Wellness days.
- Conceptualise, Plan and Implement additional sporting codes e.g. Spinning bikes and Gym facilities.
- Conceptualise and Implementation of "At Your Desk Exercises".
- Done research, compiled and introduced Travelling and Retirement Program's
- Compiling of different EHWP reports and plans.
- Presentation of different Programs' to employees.
- Secretariat and member of Transformation Committee.
- Review of Unit policies and the draft of different EHWP documentation.
Assistant Director: Special Programmes
Department of Science andTechnology
Pretoria
03.2008 - 07.2015
- Assisting with the development of the Health and Wellness Programme.
- Sourcing and building relationships with service providers.
- The Management of quarterly wellness days including quarterly and annual sports days. Planning of our participation in the Walking and Running races like 702 Walk the Talk, Sowetan Marathon, Business Challenge etc.
- Coordinating events for Sports Days: with events in the form of Soccer, Zumba , Aerobics, Walking and Running team activities.
- Analyse of monthly reports from ICAS to align planned activities with their findings.
- Counsel employees experiencing personal problems and record it.
- Worked with internal clients as well as external service providers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Report concerns raised by employees regarding Safety in the working environment.
- Arrange training and coordination with the Safety Officer for Employee Health and Wellness Committee members.
Human Resources Officer
Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology
Pretoria
02.1997 - 07.2007
- Responsible for Recruitment and Selection processes
- Writing of submissions,
- Performance Rewards,
- Leave, Homeowners Allowance and
- Processing all benefits of employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Psychology
UNISA
Pretoria03.2014
Skills
- Health and wellness management
- Extensive knowledge of health and wellness
- External Service Providers and employee rapport
- Health and safety practices
- Health education and resources
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- Training and development of employees as well as Matriculants
Additional Information
COURSES
· Power speaking Programme
· DST Certificate - Fight against HIV
· Certificate - Customer Relations
· Certificate - Supervisory Skills
· Certificate - Basic Events Management
· Certificate - Advanced Events Management
· DPSA Certificate - Costing an HIV & AIDS Workplace Strategy
· Certificate - Mentoring and Coaching Course
· Certificate – Employee Assistance Course
· BA degree – Community Psychology
· Certificate – 7 Habits of Effective People
· Certificate – Advanced Management Development Programme
Timeline
Deputy Director: Employee Health and Wellness
Department of Science and Technology
08.2015 - 03.2020
Assistant Director: Special Programmes
Department of Science andTechnology
03.2008 - 07.2015
Human Resources Officer
Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology
02.1997 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Community Psychology
UNISA
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