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Pamela Galane

Pamela Galane

Human Resource Management
Cape Town

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager - HRD

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
2 2008 - 10.2019
  • Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas for improvement and obtain insights into overall employee experiences within organization.
  • Oversaw implementation of updated training and development policies while ensuring consistency across organizational levels for more efficient enforcement of rules governing workplace environment.
  • Created employee satisfaction surveys to gather feedback on training and development policies and procedures for continual improvement purposes.
  • Facilitated annual performance appraisal cycles by preparing necessary documentation for managers' review sessions with their respective direct reports.
  • Developed company-wide training program, improving staff skillsets and boosting overall productivity levels.
  • Facilitated and onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, enhancing employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external vendors and stakeholders to secure valuable resources for ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Expanded internal talent pipeline by guiding high-potential employees through structured leadership development programs.
  • Optimized departmental performance with thorough needs assessments, aligning training programs to business objectives.
  • Reduced company-wide skills gaps through effective workforce planning and targeted employee development initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop organizational competency models, providing clear career pathways and development opportunities for all employees.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
  • Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
  • Trained staff during roadshows, meetings, and workshops.

Recruitment Specialist

PetroSA
05.2003 - 03.2006
  • Maintained updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to qualified talent pool.
  • Negotiated offer terms effectively, resulting in high acceptance rates among selected candidates.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of position requirements and expectations.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing effective applicant tracking systems and organizational tools for increased efficiency.
  • Coordinated seamless onboarding experiences for new employees, setting them up for success within organization.
  • Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit within organization.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Increased diversity within organization by implementing inclusive recruiting strategies to attract wide range of talent.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to understand their unique staffing needs and priorities.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

Senior Personnel Officer

Social Services - WCPA
05.2002 - 04.2003

Maintained accurate personnel records, including employment contracts, annual leave balances, and performance reviews.

- Render support and perform administrative functions related to recruitment, performance management and leave processing.

- Upload and maintain appointments of staff and various transactions on the HR Information System (PERSAL)

· Client liaison and handle HR queries


Administrative Assistant

Common Ground Consulting
04.1999 - 03.2002
  • HR Administration
  • Leave Administration
  • Manage Staff records
  • Internal Communication
  • Organising staff outings and workshops
  • Recruitment and Selection administration
  • Project Administration
  • Workshop organising
  • Recording workshop discussions for report writing purposes
  • Client and stakeholder liaison
  • Database Administration
  • General Admin
  • Reception duties
  • Switchboard operator
  • Petty Cash
  • Organise and train temporary appointments for General Admin duties
  • Maintain central filing system
  • Arrange courier services - local and international
  • Travel arrangements - flights, car hire and shuttle
  • Consultancy Registrations.

Education

B.Com Hons. (Industrial & Organisational Psych) - Commercial

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2011 - 05.2012

Management Development Programme - Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2012

Post Grad Diploma in HRM - Human Resources Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville, South Africa
01.2000 - 12.2000

Diploma in Fundamentals of HR Management - Human Sciences

Uni-School
Cape Town, South Africa
06.1999 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Human Sciences

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa
01.1995 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

St. Boniface High School, Kimberley
Kimberley, South Africa
01.1991 - 12.1991

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Criminalrecord

None

Contactnumbers

067 292 3314

Personal Information

  • License: Code B
  • Nationality: South African

References

  • Ms Keabetswe Mpuru, Manager at PetroSA, 083 275 1290, ESKOM
  • Mr Elias Mosikare, NC Provincial Treasury, 083 369 0546
  • Mr Kenny Melakeco, NC Provincial Treasury, 082 730 0907

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Timeline

B.Com Hons. (Industrial & Organisational Psych) - Commercial

University of South Africa
01.2011 - 05.2012

Management Development Programme - Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE
01.2011 - 01.2012

Recruitment Specialist

PetroSA
05.2003 - 03.2006

Senior Personnel Officer

Social Services - WCPA
05.2002 - 04.2003

Post Grad Diploma in HRM - Human Resources Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2000 - 12.2000

Diploma in Fundamentals of HR Management - Human Sciences

Uni-School
06.1999 - 12.1999

Administrative Assistant

Common Ground Consulting
04.1999 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Human Sciences

University of The Western Cape
01.1995 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

St. Boniface High School, Kimberley
01.1991 - 12.1991

Assistant Manager - HRD

Northern Cape Provincial Treasury
2 2008 - 10.2019
Pamela GalaneHuman Resource Management