Mandla Nhlapo
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
Detail-oriented and versatile professional with experience in human resource administration, project support, and property consultancy, specializing in local community estates and deceased property matters. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Property Consultant – Local Community & Estates
Local Community & Estates / Mwe Holdings & Properties
Tsakane, Gauteng
- 2026.05
- Advise clients on deceased estate properties, including valuations, sales, transfers, and legal compliance requirements.
- Conduct property inspections and prepare market valuation reports for sale, finance, dispute resolution, and executor reporting.
- Guide clients on buying/selling strategy, pricing, and negotiations for residential and community-based properties.
- Assist in resolving property disputes involving boundaries, co-ownership, inheritance, and estate administration.
- Build and maintain community trust by clearly and ethically explaining property processes, documentation, and deeds procedures.
- Key Skills: Local market knowledge | Property valuation & reporting | Client communication | Negotiation | Discretion in sensitive inheritance matters
Human Resource Administrator
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Pretoria, Gauteng
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Captured, processed, and maintained employee data (appointments, terminations, promotions, transfers) on HR management systems, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensured HR processes aligned with organizational policies, procedures, and labour legislation, supporting compliance and governance in HR operations.
- Administered employee benefits, including funeral benefits, group risk insurance, pension fund administration, leave management, and medical aid enrolment, and provided guidance to staff.
- Communicated benefits information, advised on benefit choices, and served as a technical support contact for staff queries.
- Provided technical support and advisory services to municipalities on performance management system, including performance plan implementation and support interventions.
- Coordinated municipal performance management training programs and seminars, contributing to improved understanding and adoption of PM processes.
- Key Competencies: HR data management | Policy & compliance | Benefits administration | Performance management support | Training coordination | Stakeholder communication
Intern – Project Support
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Pretoria, Gauteng
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Prepared meeting agendas for steering committees, aligning discussions with project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Recorded, transcribed, and maintained minutes of meetings, capturing decisions, action owners, due dates, and follow-up items.
- Collected, consolidated, and analyzed project data to support performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.
- Monitored project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and financial control procedures.
- Coordinated follow-up on deliverables, tracked progress, flagged risks, and escalated critical issues to project leadership.
- Supported data collection initiatives, prepared periodic reports, and contributed to stakeholder presentations.
- Maintained organized project documentation in line with SALGA policies and standards.
- Collaborated with project teams and external partners to facilitate smooth program execution.
- Key Skills: Meeting coordination | Minute-taking | Data analysis | Budget monitoring | Reporting & documentation | Stakeholder liaison
Education
National Diploma - Local Government Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 2014.02 - 2017.11
Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School
Brakpan, South Africa 2006.01 - 2012.11
Skills
- Performance improvement plans development
- Knowledge of employment law
- Diversity and inclusion practices
- Organisational awareness
- Leadership development
- Resource planning
REFERENCES
Phuthi Mochabang
Program Administrator
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Email: pmochabang@salga.org.za
Mobile: 0766153402
Simphiwe Shabangu
Property Professional
ZA Prop
Email simmy.shabangu@zaprop.co.za
Mobile: 0786679390
Timeline
Human Resource Administrator
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
2019.06 - 2020.06
Intern – Project Support
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
2019.06 - 2020.06
National Diploma - Local Government Management
Tshwane University of Technology
2014.02 - 2017.11
Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School
2006.01 - 2012.11
Property Consultant – Local Community & Estates
Local Community & Estates / Mwe Holdings & Properties
- 2026.05