AI, Machine Learning, SQL and Learning management systems
Marcia Queenie Swartz
Human Resource Management Graduate
Vanderbiljpark
Summary
Results-oriented HR graduate with a passion for people development and organizational culture. Solid foundation in Human Resource management and diverse experience across industries. Adaptable to fast-paced environments, adapt at managing multiple priorities, and consistently delivering exceptional results. Demonstrated track record of success, including academic achievements such as Cum Laude in three HR qualifications and the prestigious Marius Meyer Excellence Award as HR student of the year 2023-2025 in South Africa. Skilled in remote work, hybrid work models, and leveraging technology to optimize HR processes, requisitions, and applications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tutor and Assistance Administrator
Vaal University of Technology
02.2024 - Current
- Tutoring HRM 1, Research Methodology, Labour Relations and Human Resource Development.
- Lead small group tutorials to clarify course concepts and answer student questions
- Facilitate discussions and encourage critical thinking
- Provide personalised guidance and support to students
- Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their work
- Develop and prepare teaching materials, such as handouts, slides, and online resources
- Offer academic advice and guidance to students, including study strategies, time management, and career counselling
- Assist students with academic difficulties, such as understanding course content or overcoming personal challenges
- Utilise online learning platforms to deliver lectures, conduct tutorials, and provide support to students remotely
- Adapt teaching methods to suit online learning environments
- Handle a variety of administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence
- Coordinate and organise departmental events, workshops, and conferences
- Maintain accurate records and files
- Coordinate communication between the HOD and faculty members, staff, and students
- Provide administrative support to students, such as processing applications, resolving issues, and answering inquiries
- Assist with student advising and counselling, working closely with academic advisors and counsellors
- Assist with financial tasks, such as budget preparation, expense tracking, and procurement processes
- Ensure compliance with university financial policies and procedures
- Organise academic and industry related conferences for students
- Invite industry experts for students
Acting FREC Administrator
Vaal University of Technology
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Receive and log incoming research ethics applications
- Review applications for completeness and adherence to ethical guidelines
- Assign applications to appropriate reviewers
- Schedule and coordinate ethics committee meetings
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and supporting documents
- Record and transcribe meeting minutes
- Communicate decisions and recommendations to researchers
- Maintain accurate records of all research ethics applications, reviews, and decisions
- Update and maintain the ethics committee's database
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and confidentiality regulations
- Write reports and feedback reports to researchers
- Handled requisitions for purchase orders for required equipment’s and events
Chairperson
Vaal University of Technology
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversee all activities of the Green Campus Initiative organisation
Earth Hour Country Ambassador
Eswatini Electricity Company
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: https://www.eec.co.sz/
- Organising Earth Hour main event
- Conducting Earth Hour awareness in the country in collaboration with other companies
- Inviting companies to join the environmental campaign
- Inviting communities to partake in the environmental campaign
- Doing radio talk shows
- Doing television talk shows
- Conducting cleaner-up campaigns with companies in the country
- Ensure that all Earth Hour projects are executed with timeframe
- Worked with several companies such as Maloma Colliery Mine, SWADE, ILLOVO Eswatini, Eswatini Water Services Corporation, Swaziland Energy Regulatory Association, and many more
- Https://www.eec.co.sz/
HR Administrative (short-term contract)
AM Recruitment Services
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: https://amrseswatini.com/
- Recruitment and Selection
- Capturing and shortlisting candidates for interviewing
- After receiving applications, capture in a spreadsheet through Microsoft Excel
- Highlighting shortlisted candidates in the spreadsheet
- Send the spreadsheet to the client to approve the shortlisted candidates
- Interviewing Candidates
- Assisting in drafting interview questions
- Doing preliminary interviews with the assistance of a senior consultant from the office
- Https://amrseswatini.com/
Human Resources Clerk and Assistant Manager
Simunye Country Club and Lodge
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: https://simunyeclub.com/
- Under Industrial Relations:
- Amending and revising company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
- Attending company disciplinary hearings
- Renewing and Revising employee contracts
- Recruitment and Selection:
- Recruiting contract-based employees
- Recruiting daily casual employees
- Assisting in conducting interviews
- Training and Development:
- Organising training sessions for the company employees, health, and wellness
- Training on customer service
- Conducting training on food and hygiene
- Https://simunyeclub.com/
Acting personal assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
United Holdings
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Taking company minutes in all important company meetings
- Preparing board packs for all company board meetings
- Submitting board packs to board members
- Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation
- Organising events and conferences
- Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Liaising with staff, suppliers, and clients
- Collating and filing expenses
- Handling company’s petty cash
- Conducting employee performance appraisals
- Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
Administrative assistant in the HR department
United Holdings
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: https://united.co.sz/
- Receiving Telephones and emails
- Liaising with clients, and all line managers
- Updating employee attendance register daily
- Weekly and monthly report writing
- Attending weekly departmental meetings
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Taking weekly minutes for departmental meetings (HR)
- Https://united.co.sz/
Human Resources Intern
Simunye Country Club and Lodge
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Employee personal filing
- Updating HR system using SAP online
- Taking disciplinary hearing minutes
- Assisting with employee company training
- Assisting with first aid
- Assisting with administration work
Executive project assistant (Seasonal)
Eswatini National Teacher’s Association
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Plan and organise science fair events for the different regions and national competitions
- Coordinate category competitions for both primary and high school pupils
- Prepare judge sheets
- Invigilate both oral and written quizzes
- Invigilate civil engineering building of bridges competition
- Judge the different categories of science fair projects
- Assess and evaluate student projects
Assistant Teacher
Thembelisha Preparatory School
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation School division
- Assistant teacher Grade 2
- Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation School division
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 05.2001 - 01.2014
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 05.2001 -
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 05.2001 -
No Degree - Human Resources Management
U-Tech College
Eswatini, Big Bend 05.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 05.2001 -
Skills
Clear Communication
Positions Of Responsibility
- Vaal University of Technology, 02/01/22, 11/30/22, Chairperson, Oversee all activities of the Green Campus Initiative organisation.
- Eswatini Electricity Company, 02/01/17, 02/01/20, Earth Hour Country Ambassador, Organising Earth Hour main event., Conducting Earth Hour awareness in the country in collaboration with other companies., Inviting companies to join the environmental campaign., Inviting communities to partake in the environmental campaign., Doing radio talk shows., Doing television talk shows., Conducting cleaner-up campaigns with companies in the country., Ensure that all Earth Hour projects are executed within timeframe.
- Eswatini National Teacher’s Association, 03/01/15, 11/30/17, Executive project assistant (Seasonal), Plan and organise science fair events for the different regions and national competitions., Coordinate category competitions for both primary and high school pupils., Prepare judge sheets., Invigilate both oral and written quizzes., Invigilate civil engineering building of bridges competition., Judge the different categories of science fair projects., Assess and evaluate student projects.
Short Courses
- LEAP Leadership Institute, Young Women Leaders Program
- University of Eswatini, Certificate in Online Facilitation and Teaching
- Udemy, Introduction to Business and Data Analysis
- CHPC-NITheCS, Coding Summer School
Member Of Sabpp - Registration No
82114328
Locations
- Vanderbiljpark, Vanderbiljpark, Gauteng, 1911, South Africa
- Kingdom of Eswatini, Eswatini
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: True
- Date of Birth: 04/28/96
Software
Certification
CHPC- NITheCs Coding
Interests
Traveling and reading
Timeline
CHPC- NITheCs Coding
01-2025
Introduction to Data Analysis
12-2024
Acting FREC Administrator
Vaal University of Technology
10.2024 - 12.2024
Certificate in Online Teaching for Educators
08-2024
Young Women Leaders Programme
04-2024
Tutor and Assistance Administrator
Vaal University of Technology
02.2024 - Current
Chairperson
Vaal University of Technology
02.2022 - 11.2022
HR Administrative (short-term contract)
AM Recruitment Services
10.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resources Clerk and Assistant Manager
Simunye Country Club and Lodge
10.2018 - 09.2019
Acting personal assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
United Holdings
06.2018 - 08.2018
Administrative assistant in the HR department
United Holdings
01.2018 - 07.2018
Human Resources Intern
Simunye Country Club and Lodge
08.2017 - 11.2017
Earth Hour Country Ambassador
Eswatini Electricity Company
02.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Teacher
Thembelisha Preparatory School
01.2016 - 08.2016
Executive project assistant (Seasonal)
Eswatini National Teacher’s Association
03.2015 - 11.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
05.2001 - 01.2014
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
05.2001 -
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
05.2001 -
No Degree - Human Resources Management
U-Tech College
05.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
05.2001 -
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