Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Courses
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
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Languages
Referrals
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Sanet Meyer

Sanet Meyer

Durban

Summary

Human Resources Development Manager at The SPAR Group Ltd Central Office with 28 years of industry experience in training development and project management. Spearheaded the creation of the SPAR Academy of Learning Online Platform, fostering continuous improvement. Enhanced learning programs and ensured compliance through effective communication and strong business acumen.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Development Manager

The SPAR Group Ltd
12.2012 - Current
  • Developed and maintained first SharePoint site, SPAR Academy of Learning and EE Committee.
  • Oversaw Human Management Capital System's Learning Module on HR Manage.
  • Managed quality management system through policy updates, internal audits, and academy accreditation.
  • Coordinated group projects and centralized funding for various training programs.
  • Administered budget income and expenses, tax rebates, and bursary allocations.
  • Submitted Employment Equity reports on behalf of Central Office.
  • Supported Group Training Manager and Regional Teams in operational initiatives.
  • Led CO Training and Development Team while managing reporting for Southern Africa.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to recommend improvements or updates as needed on learning programs.
  • Creation and management of SPAR Academy of Learning Online Platform

Group Training Administrator / SDF/Project Manager

The SPAR Group Ltd
08.2009 - 11.2012

Provide SDF function for Central Office in terms of ATR/WSP submission

Assisted with L&D function at Central Office

Responsible for Health and Safety Compliance at Central Office Submission of EE Reports on behalf of Central Office

Provide system support in terms of the Academy site, SharePoint and HR Manage

Manage Budget income and expenses, tax rebate, bursaries and provide admin support to Group HRD Manager

Project management pertaining to group projects including leadership development

Report on group training activities including transformation reports for BBBEE

Maintain SPAR Academy QMS through national Audits, developing of material and continuous QMS review

Supervise HRD Administrator and provide support to Regional HRD Managers

Academic Manager

Production Management Institute (PMI)
03.2007 - 08.2008
  • Maintain Academic Integrity (ensuring compliance with HEQC and various SETA's)
  • Manage Learner Management System as per CHE
  • Organisational Compliance (Department of Labour and Education)
  • Resources Management (facilities and equipment)
  • Manage lecturing staff
  • Examinations (organising, assessment, moderation, invigilation, quality control, releasing results)
  • Head of Subject and Qualification Board
  • National Projects (new and existing unit standard aligned programmes - new division)
  • Health and Safety
  • Graduation

External Liaison Officer/Project Coordinator for Hospitality Sector

Thekwini College (Head Office)
01.2006 - 03.2007
  • Liaising with various SETA's (THETA/FoodBev/Merseta)
  • Establish articulation agreements with Council of Higher Education
  • Establishing partnerships with private providers
  • Developing Quality Management System (policy and systems design)
  • Research and develop new training programmes (programme strategies/assessment and learning guides)
  • Develop Learnership and Skills programmes
  • Develop and implement training needs analysis
  • Capacity building new facilitators
  • Establish workplace readiness/in-service training for students
  • Sourcing and implementing community involvement programmes within Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Sector

Lecturer/Facilitator

Thekwini College (CENTEC Campus)
01.2003 - 02.2006
  • As a lecturer responsible for theoretical and practical component of following subjects: Catering Theory and Practical, Food and Beverage Studies, Food Administration, Entrepreneurship, Nutrition and Menu Planning
  • National Marker and Moderator for Entrepreneurship on behalf of Department of Education
  • Facilitated skills programmes to corporates via Programmes Unit: Waltons/Ellerines/MICA/Domestic Chamber (2003-2004)
  • Involved in SPAR Pilot Learnership. Developed the material for NQF 4 & 5 Implementing Food Handling in Wholesale/Retail.
  • Responsible for assessment guide design and monitoring workplace experience

Teacher

Sedgehill School (Catford, London)
07.2001 - 12.2002
  • As a teacher responsible for Food and Textile Technology as per of Design and Technology curriculum. Key stage 3 (age 11-14), Key stage 4 (14-16) and GCSE level
  • Information Technology at Key stage 3
  • Started a cookery club
  • Responsible for changing Year 7 Food Syllabus to enable students to reach a higher key stage average
  • Faculty Representative on Equal Opportunities Committee
  • Responsible to promote use of ICT in technology (went of several courses)

Credit Controller/Customer Service Clerk

Aeroboutique (in-flight retail division of Virgin Atlantic)
03.2001 - 07.2001
  • Processing and Debt recovery of all declined credit card purchases
  • Data management
  • Bank liaison
  • Customer Service Agent for complaints and queries

Lecturer

Durban Central Technical College (CENTEC)
01.1997 - 02.2001
  • As a lecturer responsible for theoretical and practical component of the following subjects: Catering Theory and Practical, Sanitation and Safety, Food Administration, Entrepreneurship and Business Management
  • Responsible for industrial experience of learners and liaising with external host companies
  • Started a trainee restaurant on campus
  • Started a catering company with students to raise fund for equipment and bursaries

Lecturer

Natal Technikon
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Lecturer for Catering Theory and Practical at three levels
  • Responsible for workplace placement of all 3rd year students
  • Internal moderator for other subjects across department

Education

Higher Certificate - Organisation Development and Change

Worldsview Academy
12.2019

Business Management Development Programme -

Business Studies Unit (Division of DUT)
11.2010

National Higher Diploma (equivalent To BTech) - Food and Nutrition

Natal Technikon
12.1995

National Diploma - Food Service Management

Natal Technikon
12.1994

Skills

  • Resilient and Tenacious
  • Project Management
  • Strategic working relationship and networking
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High Energy Levels
  • Innovative and Creative
  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Training development
  • Innovation management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Training material development

Certification

  • Certified Profile XT Provider
  • Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
  • Everything DISC
  • Dimension Development International (DDI) accredited facilitator and virtual producer
  • Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification
  • High Performing Learning Journey Champion Certification
  • Enneagram Professional Training Program (still busy)

Courses

  • Assessor
  • Moderator
  • Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
  • Simulated Enterprise (Phase 1-3)
  • Outcomes-Based Education (OBET)
  • Learning Programme Design
  • Quality Management Systems (Design of Systems and Policies)
  • MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Copilot)

Awards

  • 11/04/2010, Top Achiever Award, Business Studies Unit (Division of Durban University of Technology), Top Achiever for Business Development Programme
  • 09/09/2016, My SPAR Award, Awarded for innovation and passion during Guinness World Cup

Hobbies and Interests

  • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Tribal Dancing
  • Painting and Mosaic
  • Gardening

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Referrals

  • Ms Noeline Dunn, Managing Director of Titan Skills, 082 3741710
  • Mr Michael Nel, Former Group Talent and Development Manager - SPAR Group, 0824667762
  • Ms Thandwa Matlohi, HR Executive - Build it, 079 8966318

Timeline

Human Resources Development Manager

The SPAR Group Ltd
12.2012 - Current

Group Training Administrator / SDF/Project Manager

The SPAR Group Ltd
08.2009 - 11.2012

Academic Manager

Production Management Institute (PMI)
03.2007 - 08.2008

External Liaison Officer/Project Coordinator for Hospitality Sector

Thekwini College (Head Office)
01.2006 - 03.2007

Lecturer/Facilitator

Thekwini College (CENTEC Campus)
01.2003 - 02.2006

Teacher

Sedgehill School (Catford, London)
07.2001 - 12.2002

Credit Controller/Customer Service Clerk

Aeroboutique (in-flight retail division of Virgin Atlantic)
03.2001 - 07.2001

Lecturer

Durban Central Technical College (CENTEC)
01.1997 - 02.2001

Lecturer

Natal Technikon
01.1996 - 12.1996

Higher Certificate - Organisation Development and Change

Worldsview Academy

Business Management Development Programme -

Business Studies Unit (Division of DUT)

National Higher Diploma (equivalent To BTech) - Food and Nutrition

Natal Technikon

National Diploma - Food Service Management

Natal Technikon
Sanet Meyer