Ronald Sorong Dineo Ledwaba
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented bursary administrator managing all aspects from application through to award and communication. Ensures policy compliance, conducts audits, and maintains secure records. Provides comprehensive support for bursary committee meetings, coordinating logistics and documentation. Manages HR administration for bursaries and training programmes, while handling sensitive information with professionalism. Strong relationship builder with effective communication skills, dedicated to enhancing service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Practitioner: Bursaries
National Department of Higher Education & Training
12.2017 - Current
- Coordinated administration of Departmental bursary scheme, ensuring alignment with bursary policy.
- - Monitor compliance with the bursary policy
- Reviewed bursary holders' status to verify adherence to application requirements.
- Assessed bursary contracts for validity to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Ensured all relevant documents were filed and updated for each bursary holder.
- - Assist in the adjudication meeting
- - Take minutes during adjudication meetings
- - Coordinate the capturing of bursary applications
- - Prepare awards and regret letters
- Conducted audits of bursary files to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- - Liaise with bursary holders regarding the collection of copies of proof
- - Receive quotations for payments and compile payments on receipt
- - Collect proof of payment from finance and file them
- Provide secretariat service at the Departmental Bursary Committee meetings.
- - Communicate with committee members with regards to meetings
- - Coordinate the logistical arrangement of the meeting
- - Deliver meeting packs 3 days before the meeting takes place
- Regularly update all bursary related databases and information on Persal
- - Regularly update on the bursary databases
- - Monitoring breach payments on persal.
- Administer the improved qualifications within the department.
- - To capture the improved qualifications
- - To consult with DPSA for approval of the list of improved
- Qualifications
- - To consult and seek endorsement from DBC, HR Forum and SDTC
- About the list of improved qualifications
- - To consult and seek endorsement from DBC, HR Forum and SDTC
- About the list of improved qualifications
Administrator Internship & Bursaries(Permanent)
National Department of Transport
07.2010 - 11.2017
- Delivered essential administrative assistance to improve operational efficiency.
- Produced letters, agendas, minutes, and faxes to facilitate information sharing.
- Streamlined filing system for sub-division to enhance document retrieval and organisation.
- Maintain and update the training database.
- Process Payments for services already rendered.
- Sought BAS reports to support financial assessments.
- Assist in the compilation of MTEF estimates.
- Make travel and accommodation arrangements for officials attending
- Courses and conferences.
- Monitored section budget to track expenditures and ensure financial compliance.
- Coordinated Internship programme and Learnership to ensure smooth recruitment and training processes.
- Lead the process of recruitment & selection of internsSchedule mentor-mentee meetings and programmes for Learnership and Interns
- Administer the appointment of mentors.
- Coordinates the submission of Learnership and Internship progress reports.
- Render all other related administrative duties
- Organised internship applications to streamline recruitment efforts.
- Scribe during Interns interviews
- Draft letters to successful Interns
- Monitor the progress of Interns & Mentors
- Arrange meetings for mentors & mentees.
- Liaise with service provider to request of learners on the learnership programme
- Regularly communicate with the relevant SETA’s regarding learnership progress
- Assist in Coordinating Training Programmes Assist with identification of training needs.
- Marketing of courses according to training schedule to various sections
- Ensure that the staff members undergo planned training according to their PDPs.
- Coordinate training on PMDS
- Offer HRD advice to employees.
- Liaise with the Service Providers.
- Receive nominations for and ensure registration of officials on the relevant courses.
- Coordinate the induction and orientation of new staff.
- Coordinate submission of post training evaluation question
- Assist in conducting skill audit.
- Assist in compilation of WSP and ATR
- Conduct post training evaluation
- Coordinating the General Induction
- Coordinating the attendance of the Compulsory Induction Programme
- Monitoring the progress of staff who attended CIP.
- Coordinating General and Compulsory Induction
- Identifying staff for various types of induction programme e.g. General induction and CIP
- Enroll targeted employees for CIP according to their level.
- Liaise with NSG on CIP programme.
- Ensure timeous delivery of training materials.
- Make sure all the presenters for General Induction are available and their presentations are printed.
- Coordinate all induction training within the Department.
- Keep accurate records of all the inductions.
- Make sure all materials for CIP orientation and module are in order and complete.
- Submit all the post training documentation such as learner PoEs and other required documents to NSG
- Make sure that learners get their confirmation letter from NSG, and that HR get a copy to update their recordsAdministration of Bursaries
- Assist in marketing bursaries according to needs.
- Handling the applications, sorting them, and presenting them in the HRD committee
- Assist in bursary adjudication.
- Ensure that the bursary contract is filled correctly and in full.
- Corresponding with bursary applicants regarding their applications
- Draft bursary letters regarding awarding or rejecting bursary application.
- Drafting letters to the branch DDG requesting they nominate members from their branches to serve in the Human Resource Development Committee
- Corresponding with bursaries holders on bursaries
- Process payments to Institutions of Learning
- Checking that invoices are correct and dated in terms of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Check the progress of payment through the BAS system.
- Draft reimbursement letters to those who abandon their studies without a valid reason.
- Correspond with bursary holders regarding progress on their studies.
- Request the expenditure report on bursaries.
- Managed files related to the takeover and transfer of bursary responsibilities..
- Make sure that the bursary policy is reviewed and updated when the needs arise.
- Monitor compliance with bursary policy’s terms and conditions
- Administer and report on all bursary related matters.
- Render a secretariat service to HRDC
- Audit bursary files
- Maintain and review the bursary database.
- Update the bursary database regularly(weekly)
- Prepare the bursary quarterly reports.
- Benchmark with other Institutions with regards to their policies and processes
- Help with drafting response on parliament questions regarding bursaries.
- Provide statistics of the number of bursary holders and those who finished.
- Provide career counselling to bursary applicants.
- Follow up on decisions taken during committee meetings.
Recruitment & Selection Officer ( Contract)
National Department of Transport
11.2007 - 06.2010
- CO-ORDINATE THE RESPONSE FROM APPLICANTS
- Co-ordinate the advertising process
- Liaise with line managers with respect for the post to be advertised.
- Make sure that the Job Description Model is correct
- Make sure the Line Manager fills and signs the Request for the Advertising of Posts
- Organised applications by numbering to streamline the review process.
- Conduct reference check of all short-listed candidates
- Conduct security vetting for all short-listed candidates
- Compile Executive Summary of all captured applications to provide insights for decision-making.
- CO-ORDINATE INTERVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT
- CO-ORDINATE INTERVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT
- Arrange the short-listing date with the committee.
- Represent HR in the short-listing committee.
- Make sure that the recruitment policies are implemented and managed properly.
- Liaise with the panel members and union representatives regarding the date of interview and inform the candidates.
- Compile interview packs which contain CVs of the short-listed candidates, names of panel members, approval of short-listed candidates, candidates' ref checks and copy of Advert.
- Arrange venue and parking for candidates and external panel members.
- Make a formal invitation for all candidates and panel members via email or fax and they must respond in writing.
- Advise the person in the office concerned to arrange refreshments and clean the boardroom.
- Scribe during interviews and make sure all HR processes are followed.
- Drafted submissions after interviews to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up.
- Compiled and analysed monthly data on all job advertisements.
- Gathered data on vacant and filled positions within the department.
- Invigilate candidates when writing test and Personal Profile Analysis and Job Comparison test.
- Produce the report for Personal Profile Analysis and Job Comparison test on the system.
- CO-ORDINATE ATTENDANCE OF COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
- Liaise with service providers approved by the DPSA for a suitable date on which candidates can attend competency assessments.
- Send the confirmation to service providers by email or fax regarding the date agreed upon.
- Inform and advise the line manager about the filling of Job Profiling Form from the service provider.
- Inform the candidates about the date of the competency.
- Request the result of the competency from the service provider and give them to the panel before the candidate is interviewed.
- PROCUREMENT PROCESSES FOR THE INTERVIEW AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS
- Organised travel logistics for candidates travelling from other provinces.
- Filled out travel documentation for flight and car rental bookings.
- Compiled reimbursement forms for candidates who drove to interviews.
- Completed VAS2 forms for competency and submitted them to supply chain for order number processing.
- Fax the order number to the service provider
- Fax the order number to the service provider
Data Capturer
Tsogo ke Maatla cc
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Captured and entered data into system to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Verified accuracy of captured information to maintain data integrity.
- Organised and filed documents systematically
- Followed up on completed projects to confirm outcomes and gather feedback.
- Processing travel claims
- Executed faxing and photocopying tasks for office correspondence
- Making telephone inquiries regarding meetings
Claim Assessor
Ferreira Legal
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Processed claims to achieve timely resolutions
- Completed required documentation accurately
- Guided clients in completing claim forms
- Responded to client queries regarding claim status
- Informing clients about the progress of their claims
- Making copies and faxing claims forms
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL
10-2026
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - HONOURS
MANCOSA
01-2026
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL
01-2024
Labour Relations Management Certificate -
UNISA
01-2008
Short Course in Personal Profile Analysis and Human Job Analysis -
Thomas International
01-2008
Human Resource Certificate -
UNISA
01-2006
Certificate in Computer Operations -
Shower Blessing College
01-2003
Grade 12 - English, N Sotho, Afrikaans, Biology, Biblical Studies, History, Agricultural Science
Derek Kobe High School
Skills
- Bursary management
- Recruitment administration
- Interview coordination
- Training coordination
- HR database management
- Administrative tasks
- Stakeholder communication
- Client engagement
- Professional confidentiality
- Decision making under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Written communication
- Person-centred planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Policy compliance
- Minute taking
- Records management
- Bursary administration
- Administration tasks
References
- Ms Martha Mamabolo, Acting Deputy Director: Training & Development (Current supervisor), National Department of Higher Education & Training, 012 312 5958, 076 081 1369
- Ms Mogau Maribe, Senior Practitioner: Organizational Development, National Department Higher Education & Training, 012 312 6256, 074 454 8979, 067 855 8614
- Mr Phutha Mahlala, Director: HRM&A (Former Supervisor), National Department of transport, 012 309 3542, 082 450 3050
- Mr Lucky Mphahlele, Assistant Director: Secretariat (Former Colleague), National Department of Transport, 012 309 3633, 072 187 7280
- Ms Maria Mabena, Assistant Director: Systems Controller, National Department of Transport, 012 309 3768, 083 756 6932
Timeline
Training Practitioner: Bursaries
National Department of Higher Education & Training
12.2017 - Current
Administrator Internship & Bursaries(Permanent)
National Department of Transport
07.2010 - 11.2017
Recruitment & Selection Officer ( Contract)
National Department of Transport
11.2007 - 06.2010
Data Capturer
Tsogo ke Maatla cc
07.2006 - 06.2007
Claim Assessor
Ferreira Legal
06.2004 - 02.2006
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - HONOURS
MANCOSA
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL
Labour Relations Management Certificate -
UNISA
Short Course in Personal Profile Analysis and Human Job Analysis -
Thomas International
Human Resource Certificate -
UNISA
Certificate in Computer Operations -
Shower Blessing College
Grade 12 - English, N Sotho, Afrikaans, Biology, Biblical Studies, History, Agricultural Science
Derek Kobe High School