Sindisiwe Deaness Xaba
Dundee
Summary
Management professional with experience in overseeing operations, leading teams, and implementing strategic plans. Adept at streamlining processes, managing budgets, and fostering collaborative environments. Strong focus on achieving organisational goals while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director - Perfomance Management
Department of Education
Kokstad
12.2019 - 12.2025
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Modelled business processes to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
- Arranged for staff development, workshops and staff meetings to improve instruction.
- Chaired meetings, presenting reports and updates to keep team members informed and engaged.
- Analysed performance data to identify trends, making informed decisions to drive business growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
- Developed strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and setting objectives for team members.
- Facilitated training programs for staff development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Senior Human Resources Officer
Department of Social Development
Dundee
05.2014 - 11.2019
- Conducted annual performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives to foster employee development.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies to align with organisational goals, promoting a cohesive workplace environment.
- Organised team-building events that fostered a sense of community among employees, contributing to a 10% increase in employee engagement scores.
- Led recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection, to secure top talent.
- Delivered regular HR reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
- Managed accurate and accessible employee data records.
- Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing collaboration and morale among staff members.
- Compiled personnel data and generated reports for senior HR staff.
- Administered payroll and benefits, ensuring accurate and timely processing for over 200 employees.
Administration Clerk
Department of Social Development
Dannhauser
01.2007 - 04.2014
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
- Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion to protect sensitive information.
- Managed daily office operations and administrative support for the department to maintain efficiency.
- Organised and maintained files, records, and correspondence for streamlined retrieval and compliance.
- Updated and managed database systems to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Received, routed and distributed incoming mail and parcels.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Management
Advanced Diploma in Management
2023
Diploma of Higher Education - National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Mnambithi TVET College
Ladysmith, KZN2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Talana High School
Dundee, KZN1997
Skills
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Employee development
- Data analysis
- Time mangement
- Computer Literate
- Driving License
- Communication skills (written & verbal)
Timeline
Assistant Director - Perfomance Management
Department of Education
12.2019 - 12.2025
Senior Human Resources Officer
Department of Social Development
05.2014 - 11.2019
Administration Clerk
Department of Social Development
01.2007 - 04.2014
Higher National Diploma - Management
Advanced Diploma in Management
Diploma of Higher Education - National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Mnambithi TVET College
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Talana High School