Princess Phindile Kgomo
Corporate Affairs Professional In Training
Witbank
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven professional in training within the Corporate Affairs Department, with a strong eagerness to learn and contribute to the growth of the organization. Adept at quickly grasping new concepts and applying them effectively, with a keen interest in corporate communication, stakeholder management, and organizational strategy. Demonstrates a proactive approach to development and consistently exceeds expectations through a combination of dedication, adaptability, and attention to detail. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic and challenging environment, with a strong commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Corporate Affairs Professional in Training
Thungela Resources
Witbank/Rosebank
01.2023 - Current
- Strong administration skills: Cleared 60% of backlog administration
- Ability to adopt, implement and follow process and procedure.
- Intranet communications - weekly upload of sharepoint stories
- Participation in campaign and marketing management for brand positioning
- Image and Document Library optimised search (Digital storage and accessibility)
- Project Management coordination and execution
- Involvement in Brand Positioning meetings and conceptualisation (Organisation)
- Integrated communication (Planning and distribution)
- Facilitation of Stakeholder Engagement (Internal & External - Community Engagement Forum, Ward Councilors & Committee Members, Business Forums and Community Structures/Forums)
- Corporate Social Investment project execution (Project identification, implementation & Handover)
- Social Labour Plan (Plenary for Public Participation, Exposure to compilation processes, Participation in implementation/ completion of projects)
- Compilation of department Reporting documents (Stakeholder Engagement Log, Social Incidents, Complaints and Grievance Log, Meeting Minutes, Commitments Register)
- Review and understanding of Policies and Procedures: Social Performance - Chance Find and Grave Exhumation and Relocation, Stakeholder Management Procedure, Social Investment Policy, Social and Labour Plan Procedure, Social Policy Toolkit. Supply Chain: Business Integrity policy, Responsible Sourcing policy, Supplier Master Data Procedure, Inclusive procurement policy.
- Socio-Economic Development (Community Project-Agri Project)
- Project Management skill development through Agri-project.
Acting Social Performance Officer
Thungela Resources
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Stakeholder Engagement Plans and Presentations & Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, Stakeholder Commitments Registry
- Social Performance Management Committee Presentations
- Future Forum Presentations
- Monthly Progress Reporting on Department objectives
- Social and Labour Plan Reports and Project Implementation
- CSI: Contractor Commitments Management; Due Diligence, Approvals/Regrets Notifications, SPMC Rep011 on CSI
- Socio Economic Development
- Skills Training Programme Identification
- Social Incidence and Grievance Management - Enablon
- Project Progress Schedule and Tasks Management
- Social Investment Policy formulation - Mining operation site specific
- ISO 14001:2015 - Internal and External
- SAP HANA
- Management of Contractor and Business Opportunities - Distribution to Stakeholders
- Voluntary Principles and Human Rights Risk Assessment, Social Impact Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Mapping
- Internal and External Reports-Tax, SLP, Template 14(SED)
Service/Helpdesk Technician
Altron Integration Systems (IM)
Witbank
09.2022 - 01.2023
- User query/issue handling
- Ensuring user queries or issues are captured, validated, and triaged for further processing
- Communicating with users
- Ensuring that various types of information are communicated to users through the appropriate channel(s)
- Optimization
- Ensuring improvement of the two previous processes through analysis, reviews, and reporting, as well as through automation, competence building, knowledge sharing and other organizational changes
- Identify and diagnose issues and problems
- Categorize and record reported queries and provide solutions
- Support problem identification
- Advise users on appropriate course of action
- Monitor issues from start to resolution
- Escalate, if needed, unresolved problems to a higher level of support
- Provide essential online security advice and support
Municipal Outreach Coordinator
Independent Electoral Commission
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Data capturing (Outreach Management Systems)
- Stakeholder/Governmental/community communications
- Planning and Conducting outreach activities/activations
- Engagement with communities (subsectors)
- Report compilation (based on data collected from Outreach activities)
- Supervision of electoral staff (delegated from Electoral Project Officer) during running of electoral projects
- Research and Assistance (Electoral projects and processes)
- Electoral Processes
Journalist and Photographer
Caxton Publishers
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Communication (Written and Verbal) to stakeholders, organizations and community
- Reporting in writing on data produced from state officials
- Interviewing individuals/organization for editorials
- Application of design software programs
- Newspaper Layout and photo editing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human and Social Sciences, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Governance, Administration and Development Studies
University of South Africa
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 - Matric
Greendale School
Skills
Good Interpersonal relations
Active listening and engagement
Various communication methods in multiple languages
Understanding of database management systems
Problem-solving and conflict resolution management
Effective Collaboration and Independence
Flexibility/ Adaptability
Proficiency with MS Office
Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop Suite
Layout and Design (Print and Digital media)
Certification
Mine Health and Safety Act - Legal Liability
Timeline
Acting Social Performance Officer
Thungela Resources
02.2024 - 05.2024
Corporate Affairs Professional in Training
Thungela Resources
01.2023 - Current
Service/Helpdesk Technician
Altron Integration Systems (IM)
09.2022 - 01.2023
Municipal Outreach Coordinator
Independent Electoral Commission
04.2021 - 11.2021
Journalist and Photographer
Caxton Publishers
03.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human and Social Sciences, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Governance, Administration and Development Studies
University of South Africa
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 - Matric
Greendale School