Noxolo N Njoli
Zwelitsha
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner: HR Operations
University of Fort Hare
06.2014 - Current
- Drove implementation of HR strategic objectives and operations, focusing on staff planning, talent acquisition, staff development, succession planning and talent management in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Work in partnership with executive and senior management, key stakeholders, and HR centres of excellence to develop and deliver HR operational plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the University.
- Deliver key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum, including workforce planning, restructuring, resourcing, talent management, onboarding, remuneration/reward, employee wellness, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management and exit management.
- Drives implementation of HR interventions and strategies including restructuring, HR planning, Staff Development, PMS and Employment Equity within the Institution.
- Implement and manage provision of support to line managers for recruitment, selection and placement of permanent, temporary, part-time and fixed-term staff.
- Monitor and evaluate recruitment and selection to ensure appropriate staffing levels and competency mix, according to EE targets.
- Champion designated programs that are aimed at improving departmental efficiency.
- Monitor, evaluate and report staffing movements for purposes of strategic HR planning.
- Providing strategic change management and operational expertise to the Faculty/Institutional Support.
- Operates as HR expert by providing legislator, policy and procedural advice to management and staff.
- Implemented HRM's Annual Operational Plans and Annual Performance Plan, monitored and reported on progress to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Contribute to development of HRM strategy in alignment with institutional strategy.
HR Generalist / Consultant
University of Fort Hare
Bhisho
04.2006 - 05.2014
- Employee relations management
- Internal consultant for Management & staff on all HR issues
- Ensuring Labour Legislation Compliance
- Participation in HR policy formulation and process reviews
- Developed HR planning strategies that streamlined recruitment processes
- Coordinated HR administration, including appointments, terminations, leave, and employee records
- Managed accurate employee records to ensure compliance and accessibility
- Employee benefits administration
- Employee Wellness Issues
Secretary to Director: Human Resources
University of Fort Hare
Alice Campus
04.1999 - 03.2006
- HR Administration and people management (appointments, terminations, leave, employee records, consultation)
- Organised HR Director's diary, facilitating effective time management and appointment scheduling.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
- Supervised and mentored HR frontline officers and interns, fostering professional development and operational support.
- Relevant office and staff related logistics (Filing, telephone and fax management, organizing meetings, minute taking, travel and accommodation bookings, etc)
- Office Management (policies, procedures, processes and systems management)
- Public Relations (intra and interdepartmental as well as external relations)
Group Secretary
Afesis-Corplan
East London
10.1996 - 03.1999
- Secretarial & Frontline Office Services to Management Committee
- Office administration including organizing meetings, minute taking
- Coordinated public relations for internal and external clients, enhancing communication and engagement
- Organised events, managing travel, accommodation and venue bookings to ensure successful execution
- Oversaw employee leave requests, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining accurate records
- Fleet and space management
- Asset Register Management
- (NGO)
- Pursued career development opportunities
- Withdrawal of major funders - NGO
HR Departmental Secretary
Mayibuye Transport Corporation
05.1991 - 09.1996
- Provided secretarial support to personnel manager and personnel officer, facilitating efficient operations
- Developed and maintained personnel records database to ensure accurate and accessible employee information
- Recorded minutes for various corporation committees, ensuring clear communication of decisions and actions
- Receptionist / Typist
- General Office Administration
- Explored career growth options
- Sought greater challenges and modern technology exposure
Education
B Tech - Public Management & Administration
UNISA
01-2012
ND - Public Management & Administration, Public Human Resources Management III, Policy Studies III, Public Administration III
UNISA
01-2007
Frontline & Public Relations -
Damelin College
01-1997
Secretarial Diploma -
Transkei Commercial College
01-1984
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Project management expertise
- Stakeholder engagement
- Planning and prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring and coaching
- Thrives in ambiguity
- Multitasking abilities
- Highly organized approach
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Strong work ethic
- Institutional policy knowledge
Custom Section
- Plan, prioritize, multitask and solution driven
- Organization, mentoring and team motivation
- Advanced professional client relations and strategic partnership
- Constructive Problem Solving and Conflict Resolutions acumen
- Proven ability to effectively coach employees through complex and difficult issues
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
- A high work ethic and highly organized
- Project management skills
- Advance knowledge of labour legislation and institutional policies
References
- Nelson Mandela University, Ms Nandi Sishuba, Senior Director: HR & OD, 0832466722, 0415003697, Nandipha.sishuba@mandela.ac.za
- Telkom SA, Mr Bongani Mbali, Executive: Employee Relations, 0813110405, 0123117285, Bongani.mbali@telkom.co.za
Timeline
HR Business Partner: HR Operations
University of Fort Hare
06.2014 - Current
HR Generalist / Consultant
University of Fort Hare
04.2006 - 05.2014
Secretary to Director: Human Resources
University of Fort Hare
04.1999 - 03.2006
Group Secretary
Afesis-Corplan
10.1996 - 03.1999
HR Departmental Secretary
Mayibuye Transport Corporation
05.1991 - 09.1996
B Tech - Public Management & Administration
UNISA
ND - Public Management & Administration, Public Human Resources Management III, Policy Studies III, Public Administration III
UNISA
Frontline & Public Relations -
Damelin College
Secretarial Diploma -
Transkei Commercial College