Mable Debbie Mpangane
Ermelo
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with experience at Vunene Mining, excelling in recruitment and payroll administration. Proven ability to enhance employee relations and support onboarding processes. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and committed to confidentiality, I actively contributed to compliance and employee wellness initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Officer
Vunene Mining (PTY) LTD
Ermelo, South Africa
08.2025 - Current
- Managed recruitment processes, including advertising vacancies, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
- Handled disciplinary proceedings, from investigation to conclusion, in line with company guidelines and legal requirements.
- Facilitated employee relations, addressing grievances and mediating conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Investigated and resolved employee relations issues, maintaining strict confidentiality and impartiality throughout.
- Oversaw performance management systems, setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and providing constructive feedback.
- Administered payroll operations, processing monthly payments and handling queries related to remuneration.
- Negotiated employee wages based on employment level, qualifications and history.
- Implemented HR policies, updating staff handbooks and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
- Maintained confidential HR records, ensuring accurate documentation of employee data and compliance with data protection laws.
- Managed absence records, monitoring sickness and leave, and producing reports for senior management review.
- Prepared employment contracts and amendments, ensuring terms are clear, fair, and legally compliant.
- Reviewed and updated job descriptions, ensuring they accurately reflect current roles and responsibilities.
HR/SLP Administrator
Vunene Mining (PTY) LTD
Ermelo
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported recruitment and onboarding processes, including drafting contracts, preparing induction packs, and facilitating orientation for new employees and practical trainees (e.g., Nkangala TVET students).
- Captured and submitted payroll inputs, including underground allowances, shift changes, and overtime, ensuring accuracy for timely processing.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee files (both digital and manual), ensuring compliance with POPIA and internal audit standards.
- Monitored employee attendance and leave, reconciling clock-in data and preparing monthly reports for payroll and line managers.
- Administered employee benefits processes, including UIF, medicals, and provident fund documentation.
- Coordinated training sessions and tracked attendance, facilitating Skills Development reporting to relevant SETAs to enhance compliance.
- Provided general HR support to the HR Superintendent and HR Generalist, including compliance with the BCEA, LRA, and Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Drafted HR communications including release letters for shop stewards, employment confirmation letters, and internal notices.
- Assisted in organising and recording minutes for union engagements, branch meetings, and disciplinary hearings.
- Actively contributed to employee wellness initiatives, communication campaigns, and HR projects within the mine.
- Assisted in the implementation and tracking of SLP projects in line with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) guidelines.
- Maintained records of SLP-related training, internships, and local economic development (LED) projects.
- Monitored and compiled data for SLP compliance reporting, covering education, skills development, and employment equity targets to support regulatory adherence.
- Supported the coordination of community development initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Facilitated communication between the mine and local stakeholders, including learners, training institutions, and community representatives.
- Provided administrative support in organising SLP-related meetings and compiling project progress reports.
Till Operator
Woolworths
White River
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions with precision, ensuring accurate drawer counts at the end of shifts.
- Strictly adhered to company cash handling policies and procedures, minimising discrepancies and ensuring accountability for till funds.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Promoted store loyalty programs and special offers during checkout, contributing to increased sales and customer engagement.
Language Teacher
Kusile Primary School
Phameni
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, resulting in improved comprehension and retention of language concepts.
- Developed students’ oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects, fostering collaboration and engagement.
- Increased cultural awareness among students by introducing authentic materials, including literature, music, films, and current events from target-language countries, enriching their contextual understanding.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and informal evaluations, ensuring alignment with course objectives.
Educational Assistant
Kusile Primary School
Phameni
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behaviour, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks.
- Supported classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for students.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and integrate new teaching strategies.
- Maintained clean, neat, and sanitized classrooms to promote student health and enhance the learning environment.
Educational Assistant
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School
Makoko
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Cultivated strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to enhance classroom atmosphere and support effective learning.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised students in classroom and common areas, monitoring behaviour, enforcing rules, and supporting lead teacher in maintaining a productive environment.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaboratively develop strategies for academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hons in Development Studies
University of South Africa
Nelspruit Campus01-2026
Bsc - Population And Development Studies, Humanities
Northwest University
Mafikeng, South Africa04-2020
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Khutsalani Senior Secondary School
Kabokweni12-2015
Skills
- Internal communications
- Onboarding and orientation
- Payroll administration
- Benefits administration
- Performance management
- Training coordination
- Employee relations
- Internal communications
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality ethics
- Performance management
Certification
- Professional development skills for the digital age, 2024-10-01
- Ilizwe Lam internet safety training, 2021-12-01
- National school safety framework implementation, 2021-12-01
- Protocol for the management and reporting of sexual abuse and harassment in schools, 2021-12-01
Custom
- Zulu Fana, Principal (Kusile Primary School), 072 117 6404
- Ngomane Sien, HR Generalist (Vunene Mining), 082 061 6264
- Ngomane Sophy, Social and Labour Plan Coordinator (Vunene Mining), 072 301 2242
Timeline
HR Officer
Vunene Mining (PTY) LTD
08.2025 - Current
HR/SLP Administrator
Vunene Mining (PTY) LTD
02.2024 - 07.2024
Till Operator
Woolworths
09.2023 - 01.2024
Language Teacher
Kusile Primary School
09.2022 - 08.2023
Educational Assistant
Kusile Primary School
11.2021 - 08.2022
Educational Assistant
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Hons in Development Studies
University of South Africa
Bsc - Population And Development Studies, Humanities
Northwest University
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Khutsalani Senior Secondary School