Results oriented Talent Acquisition specialist with extensive experience and a successful track record of developing and implementing recruitment strategies and initiatives, leading to increased talent acquisition and enhanced hiring processes. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, talent sourcing and attraction, time management and problem-solving leading to reduced time to fill positions. Strong business acumen and a deep knowledge and understanding of South African labour laws.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager: Organisational Development & Human Resource Planning
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
10.2008 - Current
Coordinated organisational development and talent management functions including inter alia the following:
Conducted training sessions for hiring managers on policies and best practices for interviewing and evaluating candidates, leading to an increase in quality of hires.
Collaborated with line managers to align the recruitment strategy to business goals, resulting in an increase in the level of satisfaction across the organisation.
Developed and implemented a diversity and inclusion initiative, leading to a growth in the number of underrepresented candidates hired.
Developed and reviewed job descriptions for new and existing roles to achieve business units' goals and objectives.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to build capacity.
Sourced and screened potential candidates through online job postings and other channels to increase the number of qualified candidates.
Negotiated job offers and coordinated onboarding activities, thereby increasing the offer acceptance rate and retention rate.
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent, resulting in a decrease in vacancy rate and time-to-fill.
Managed the Applicant Tracking System effectively and streamlined recruitment processes to reduce administrative time.
Onboarded new employees through induction and orientation programs.
Developed and implemented an outcome-focused talent development strategy to adress skills gaps and capacity challenges.
Developed a comprehensive training program for employee behavioural development and skills development.
Performed a skills audit and training needs analysis across all business units and functions.
Developed and implemented an annual training plan within the constraints of the training budget.
Developed and implemented leadership development programmes in line with the departmental strategic plan and the human resource plan
Facilitated the provision of on the job training and coaching for all employees.
Engaged line managers to ensure alignment of training programmes to organisational goals and strategic priorities.
Developed strategies for measuring the effectiveness of all training and development interventions
Sourced funding in the form of Mandatory and Discretionary grants from the relevant SETAs.
Deputy Manager: Organisational Development & HR Pl
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
01.2007 - 09.2008
Coordinated human resource planning activities: developed and monitored implementation of human resource plans and employment equity plans.
Ensured effective human resource practice and administration including recruitment, selection and appointment of employees, performed background checks and handled employees’ onboarding process, developed and reviewed the organisational structure, handled conditions of service and employee benefits, advised on development and implementation of training programs.
Managed job design, the development of job profiles and conducted job analysis to avoid redundant activities and duplication of work.
Workstudy Practitioner
Department of Health
06.2006 - 12.2006
Facilitated the implementation of change initiatives in the department.
Identified and addressed defects and problems in relation to the organizational structure and establishment.
Conducted briefing sessions to capacitated employees on the development and compilation of Job descriptions.
Conducted business process analysis and improvement.
Evaluated jobs as required by the Public Service Regulations and made presentations to the Job Evaluation Panel.
Compiled management reports on Work-study and Job Evaluation matters.
Education
MBA -
University of Free State (Business School)
Bloemfontein
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
University of South Africa
Pretoria
2015
Grade 12, National Senior Certificate
Bankuna High School
Tzaneen
04.2001 -
Skills
Verbal and written communication
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Accomplishments
Successfully established and managed HR departments from the ground;
Developed a comprehensive human resource strategy that maximised the organisation's human capital and increased organisational performance by over 25%;
Developed and implemented effective recruitment ad selection practices and procedures, leading to a reduction of the vacancy rate in the organisation by more than 30%;
Facilitated organisational restructuring processes and ensured achievement of project deliverables through stakeholder engagements, conflict resolution and effective project management;
Resolved employee conflicts and provided a solution to employees' compensation matters, reducing talent turnover by more than 20%; and
Provided a compelling business case for redesigning the organisational structure with proven efficiencies and reduction on personnel budget by 7%.
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
References
References available upon request.
Driver's Licence
Code 10
Timeline
Manager: Organisational Development & Human Resource Planning
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
10.2008 - Current
Deputy Manager: Organisational Development & HR Pl
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
01.2007 - 09.2008
Workstudy Practitioner
Department of Health
06.2006 - 12.2006
MBA -
University of Free State (Business School)
04.2001 -
Grade 12, National Senior Certificate
Bankuna High School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
University of South Africa
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