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Lucia Noxolo Gquka

Lucia Noxolo Gquka

Butterwoth,South Africa

Summary

Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Aparthotel Property Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Streamlined administrative processes improve efficiency within the office environment.
  • Oversaw rent collection to ensure consistent cash flow for property owners.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors through regular communication, resulting in prompt service delivery.
  • Implemented cost-effective maintenance plans leading to preservation of property value over time.
  • Orchestrated efficient turnaround between tenancies; ensured professional cleaning before new occupant moved in.
  • Negotiated lease contracts to secure favourable terms for property owners.
  • Carried out property inspections for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and repair.
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for property owners on a monthly basis.
  • Developed strategies to retain tenants, fostering long-term residency and stable rental income.
  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Coordinated repair work, minimising disruption to tenants.
  • Organised regular meetings with property owners regarding updates or concerns related to their investments.
  • Tracked expiring leases proactively; initiated renewal conversations ahead of deadlines.

HR/ Payroll Administrator

Xoliswa M Holdings
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2020 - 12.2023

Accurate preparation of monthly attendance and payroll (using Ms Excel, Sage Payroll Business professionals, Ers biometric System) Including overtime, salary adjustments/ deductions, bonuses, and incentives of more than 450 employees in effective date accordingly.

  • Maintain the payroll files & records and handover monthly payroll reports to accounts department.
  • Prepare reports for management regarding payroll and settlements.
  • Update and Maintain employee details in HR Management sage software.
  • Coordinate all recruitment and selection such as receiving applications, short listing Cv's arranging for interviews, conducting salary fitments, and rolling out offer letters.
  • Provide support and guidance on HR policies and procedures to all managers and employees.
  • Interfacing with management and heads of departments for implementing HR policies and procedures in line with core organizational objectives and BCEA Act 75 of 1997.
  • Maintain the work structure by uploading job requirements and job description for all positions.
  • Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.
  • Preparing documents like warnings & termination letter for employees and reports of employee performance, salary increments, renewal reports, cancellation, absconding, Etc.
  • Auditing Invoices against purchase orders, researching discrepancies.
  • Create and Process invoices, Payments, and Receipt.
  • Manage client Data base and assisted with client communication.
  • Experience with EMP201, EMP501, UIF, PAYE-related SARS matters, AND COID processing and submissions.
  • Attending CCMA Cases.
  • Interacted and collaborated with internal and external departments, such as the Western Cape, to meet procurement needs.
  • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
  • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Review current vendor contracts and SLAs.
  • Pricing and Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best deals and terms.

Education

ER Bio's Software - Training is provided on the following Modules: Employees, Access Control, Actual Clocked Reports, Business Rules, Devices, Time & Attendance, Setup

ERS BIOMETRICS
South Africa
01.2023 - 05.2023

SBCPP Certificate - Accessing the SBCPP system using your Sage ID, Apply the payroll processing checklist covering basic steps of a pay run, Add new employees on the SBCPP system, Complete functions on the employee payslip, Use time-saving utilities such as batches, Reconcile input to ensure accurate payment, Apply correct procedures for terminations, Print payslips and reports

Sage University
South Africa
01.2023 - 05.2023

Code 10 Drivers Licence -

JJB Driving School
Gauteng
11.2017

National Senior Certificate Diploma - IsiXhosa Home language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Economics, Accounting, Life orientation, Business studies

Lamp Lough Senior Secondary School
South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2011

Certificate in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management II, Economics I, Labour Economics I

University of Cape Town
Soth africa
01.2019 - 01.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality Management

International Hotel School
Gqeberha Eastern Cape South Africa
03.2021 - 03.2024

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Upkeep of property records
  • Financial reporting
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer service excellence
  • Budgeting proficiency

References

Mr. Niel Dewet from Stikland Hospital, Metro Health Services Department of Health, Western Cape Government. Niel.DeWet@westerncape.gov.za; 0828104183/021 940 4555


Leon Xayimpi from Xoliswa M Holdings PTY Ltd, Managing Director. nceba@xoliswaMholdings.co.za /083 629 1513/021 9140336


Earl Coleman from Raddison Blu Hotel, General Manager, info.capetown@radisson.com; info.capetown@radisson.com, 021427 4800

Timeline

Aparthotel Property Manager

Radisson Blu Hotel
01.2024 - 12.2024

ER Bio's Software - Training is provided on the following Modules: Employees, Access Control, Actual Clocked Reports, Business Rules, Devices, Time & Attendance, Setup

ERS BIOMETRICS
01.2023 - 05.2023

SBCPP Certificate - Accessing the SBCPP system using your Sage ID, Apply the payroll processing checklist covering basic steps of a pay run, Add new employees on the SBCPP system, Complete functions on the employee payslip, Use time-saving utilities such as batches, Reconcile input to ensure accurate payment, Apply correct procedures for terminations, Print payslips and reports

Sage University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality Management

International Hotel School
03.2021 - 03.2024

HR/ Payroll Administrator

Xoliswa M Holdings
09.2020 - 12.2023

Certificate in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management II, Economics I, Labour Economics I

University of Cape Town
01.2019 - 01.2020

National Senior Certificate Diploma - IsiXhosa Home language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Economics, Accounting, Life orientation, Business studies

Lamp Lough Senior Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011

Code 10 Drivers Licence -

JJB Driving School
Lucia Noxolo Gquka