Polite Masvaure (Dr)
Human Resources Management & Industrial Psychology Specialist
Mafikeng
Summary
An effective advisor who communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses and individuals reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Consultant
Industrial Psychology Consultants (IPC) (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013
- Administering psychometric tests
- Involvement in training and coaching on human resources aspects
- Report writing
- Conducting human resources surveys.
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Shatera Consultancy
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed organizational risks and developed mitigation plans, safeguarding clients from potential threats.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Lecturer
Great Zimbabwe University
1 2017 - 1 2022
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and continuously improve instructional approaches.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Served as a mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
School Representative for ICT committee
Great Zimbabwe University
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Implemented assessment tools for tracking student progress, leading to targeted interventions and improved outcomes.
- Attended annual meetings with special education to represent needs of the school .
- Assisted in developing school policies, ensuring compliance with university regulations while maintaining a focus on student wellbeing.
Masters Dissertations supervisor (HRM Program)
Lupane State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
External Assessor (HRM Program and HRM exam scripts for all levels)
Lupane State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HRM best practices.
- Documented condition and special features to provide accurate teaching materials and assessments.
Research Coordinator: Masters and Undergraduates
Great Zimbabwe University
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensure proper allocation of supervisors to students
- Spearheaded efforts towards continuous improvement within the research team by identifying areas for potential growth.
- Developed comprehensive research guidelines to be used by both students and supervisors
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines in all aspects of research coordination, ensuring study integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Organized regular research workshops on various topics
Human Resources Officer
Jinan Mining (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Providing support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of employees
- Monitoring staff performance and attendance activities
- Coordinating staff recruitment, selection, training, and development programs
- Providing information and assistance to staff, supervisors, and council on human resource and work-related issues
- Assisting and advising management in the implementation of company HR policies
- Developing and implementing community relations policy and strategies
- Writing reports on a regular basis
- Departmental budgeting.
Assistant Coordinator for Mentorship
Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social sciences (HDSS) UKZN
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinating the students Mentorship Programme
- Senior tutor: General psychology, Transformation of work and organisations, Research, Management ethics.
Psychology Tutor
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) RSA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Giving tutorials and practicals
- Advising students
- Attending weekly meetings
- Marking tutorial assignments.
Academic Writing Tutor
The Writing Place University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) RSA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Tutoring students writing skills
- Reviewing students' essays and research projects
- Planning and conducting writing workshops.
Education
PhD, Pass - Industrial Psychology
M Admin, First Class - HR Management
BSSc (Hons), Upper Second - Industrial Psychology
BSSc, Upper Second - Mgt & Industrial Psych
Skills
Management Coaching
undefinedPlace Of Origin
Zimbabwe
Population Group
Black African
Religion
Christian
Postal Address
Mafikeng
Attributes
- Hard worker
- Self-starter
- Goal Oriented
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Dissertation Supervision
Mncedisi Ndhlovu: Human Resources Management practises and employee performance in the health sector. A case of ministry of health and child care, Matebeleland North, Zimbabwe (2018), Cecilia Maphosa: Reward systems and employee performance in the education sector. A case of secondary schools in the Mashonaland Central, Mbire district, Zimbabwe (2018), Godwin Kubeta: Employee engagement and job satisfaction in the mining industry. A case of Freda Rebecca Gold mine in Bindura, Zimbabwe (2018), James Mwareka: Reward Management practices and employee performance in the Zimbabwe Hardware industry. A case of (2018), Never Nyakuvura: Employee performance and Training and development practises in the Zimbabwe Republic Police. A case of Chikurubi rural and urban districts, support unit Zimbabwe (2018), Sandra Muvoti: Psychological Contract and employee performance in town councils. A case of Chinhoyi town council (2018), Marcia Ben, Tatenda Majoni: Employee resourcing and organizational performance: A case of a local authority in the Midlands Province, Zimbabwe (2018), Thandanani Madzorera: Job evaluation systems and employee Performance in Municipalities. A case of the Municipality of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe(2018), Golden Mucheri: Succession planning and employee performance in the cigarette manufacturing industry. A case of …..(2022, Angina Mhosva: Employee Resourcing Strategies and work engagement in the retail sector: A case of OK Supermarkets in Harare Metropolitan Province(2022), Talent Kumbirai: Performance appraisal approaches and employee performance in the retail industry. A case of Ok Zimbabwe, Knowledge Masunda: Remuneration Practises and Employee performance in the manufacturing industry. A case of Olivine industries Pvt (Ltd), Zimgold oil Industries and United Refineries Pvt (Ltd) in Zimbabwe(2022), Yazinkosi L. Ndlovu: Social Media exposure and recruitment systems: A case of consultancy firms in Bulawayo (2018), Eldon Zulu: Organisational Culture and Job Satisfaction in Municipalities. A case of Bulawayo City Council (2018)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/26/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Awards
Recipient of the Golden Key Award for being top 15% of academic achievers at UKZN, 2008
Publications
- Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction and Psychological empowerment among Employees in a Diamond Mining Company in Zimbabwe, Journal of Economics and Behavioural Management, 63, 7-19, 2014
- Validation of the work engagement, job satisfaction, psychological empowerment, and organisational citizenship measures in a mining sector setting in Zimbabwe, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 29, 3, 223-229, 2019
- Predicting Organisational Citizenship from Work engagement, Job satisfaction and Psychological Empowerment amongst miners in Zimbabwe, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Accepted by the chief editor and sent for review, 2021
- Subjective well-being of multiwife families sharing houses in a Zimbabwean diamond mining-induced resettlement, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Accepted by the chief editor and sent for review, 2022
- Validation of the Organisation commitment scale in a mining industry sector, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Accepted by the chief editor and sent for review, 2022
- Employee resourcing and organizational performance in a local authority in the Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Accepted by the chief editor and sent for review, 2022
References
- Professor Joey Buitendach, Industrial Psychology Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College, Republic of South Africa, (0027) 312 602 407, Buitendach@ukzn.ac.za
- Professor Shaun Ruggunan, Human Resources Management Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, Republic of South Africa, (0027) 791 970 743, ruggunans@ukzn.ac.za
- Mr Memory Nguwi, Managing Consultant, Industrial Psychology Consultancy (IPC), No: 1 Grosvenor Road, Highlands, Harare, (00263) 448 1946-8
- DR Honest Mupani, Chairperson, Human Resources Department, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, 0772 389 615, mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Shatera Consultancy
07.2023 - Current
Masters Dissertations supervisor (HRM Program)
Lupane State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
External Assessor (HRM Program and HRM exam scripts for all levels)
Lupane State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
School Representative for ICT committee
Great Zimbabwe University
06.2017 - 01.2020
Research Coordinator: Masters and Undergraduates
Great Zimbabwe University
06.2017 - 01.2019
Junior Consultant
Industrial Psychology Consultants (IPC) (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013
Human Resources Officer
Jinan Mining (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2016
Assistant Coordinator for Mentorship
Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social sciences (HDSS) UKZN
01.2011 - 01.2012
Psychology Tutor
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) RSA
01.2010 - 01.2012
Academic Writing Tutor
The Writing Place University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) RSA
01.2009 - 01.2012
Lecturer
Great Zimbabwe University
1 2017 - 1 2022
PhD, Pass - Industrial Psychology
M Admin, First Class - HR Management
BSSc (Hons), Upper Second - Industrial Psychology
BSSc, Upper Second - Mgt & Industrial Psych
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