SOLANI GIFT NGOBENI
General Administration Manager
Summary
Seasoned Corporate Services Manager with 20 years of experience in National Government, Local Government, and State Entities. Proficient in Human Resources, Finance, and Administrative Services, exhibiting strong leadership and management acumen. Established history of advancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness in both public and private sectors. Ready to excel in Corporate Directorship and Executive Administrative positions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Thought Leader on Human Capital and Related Capabilities
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
01.2023 - Current
- Recognized by SALGA as Thought Leader in Human Capital, contributing extensive experience and insights to enhance Local Government Sector
- Implementing Professionalization Framework to enhance municipal service delivery to communities at acceptable professional standards
- To this end, SALGA will host professionalisation Indaba on multiple occasions
- Engaged Thought Leader constituency to secure commitment for participation in Indaba and broader Professionalisation initiative with SALGA leading efforts for members.
- PRE – INDABA ENGAGEMENT
- Supportive of Professionalisation drive across Government and specifically Local Government – Municipalities.
- Contribute from Human Capital & Related areas towards institutionalization of professionalization.
- Deliver Thought Leadership insights on identified pillars, components, and content development of Professionalisation Indaba upon request.
- ENGAGEMENT DURING INDABA
- - Potential speaking engagement at Indaba.
- Engage in breakout discussions
- Potential facilitator during commissions/breakaway sessions
- On-site participation in Indaba
- POST - INDABA PARTICIPATION
- Key component of Indaba
- Engage Thought Leaders to contribute to development of policy briefs stemming from Indaba
- To support ongoing Professionalisation momentum following Indaba
- - Potential integration into contracting framework
Corporate Services Technical Advisor
Thala Corporate Solutions
07.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities include delivering management consulting services and providing corporate advice and training:
- Human Resource Advisory and training facilitation
- - Leadership Development and Training
- Policy Formulation and Oversight
- - Strategic Planning –development and execution
- Organizational Performance Assessment and Evaluation
- Project and Program Oversight
- Change Management implementation
- Team Development services
- Delivered motivational talks to diverse audiences, fostering engagement and inspiration. Directed programs that enhanced participant learning experiences and outcomes. Provided key speaker services, effectively communicating core messages to audiences. Facilitated workshops to develop skills and encourage personal growth.
Executive Director Corporate Services
Victor Khanye Local Municipality
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Developing, implementing, and managing strategic goals, policies, procedures, and plans for directorate while aligning with
- Municipality's Strategic Goals
- Facilitating committee services for Municipality and associated Committee structures, delivering comprehensive secretariat support
- Compiling and updating delegated authority and Corporate Services policies
- Development of regulations and policies
- Delivered legal services, incorporating updates to statutes.
- Oversaw Human Resources Management and Development
- Recordkeeping Management
- Facility Operations
- Property Management
Member of Bargaining Council
SALGBC
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Reviewing of the Main Collective Agreement Negotiations for the following:
- Main Collective Agreement Period of Operation
- Home owner and Rental Allowance
- Severance Pay
- Maternity Leave
- Family Responsibility Leave
- Job Evaluation and Locomotive Allowance
- Grievance Procedure
- Implementation of Trade Union Initiated schemes as Component of Organizational Rights
- Disciplinary Procedure and Code Collective Agreement
Corporate Manager
National Prosecuting Authority
10.2002 - 07.2009
- Effective financial management
- Streamlined budgeting processes and enforced expenditure control
- Optimized procurement services and enhanced asset management
- Directed strategic management of human resources
- Enhance efficient management of performance
- Direct impactful staff development and training initiatives
- Manage and nurture effective Labour Relations.
- Facilitate efficient management of NPA records and library services.
- Enhance security protocols and risk management strategies
- Streamline strategic management processes encompassing business planning and execution.
- Provide robust support for Information Systems.
- Oversaw office administration and management responsibilities.
NCOH SNR Admin Officer
Dept. Health
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Collaborate with directorates across cluster and sections within NCOH
- Facilitate correspondence from Department; route to relevant unit administrators.
- Ensure prompt response and submission of inputs
- Notify Director of all administrative activities concerning Directorate.
- Attend to, inform, and advise Director on Human matters.
- Resource management challenges
- Advise Director on financial matters related to administration of
- Department
- Oversaw financial administration and control, ensuring compliance with regulations. Supervised tender procurement processes to optimize asset management and control procedures. Managed financial records to maintain accurate reporting and accountability. Coordinated asset management strategies to enhance resource allocation efficiency.
- Address all grievances while participating in dispute resolution procedures.
Chief Admin Clerk
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
01.1996 - 04.1998
- - To provide administrative assistance to division responsible for doing and facilitation research on various issues in science development in the sciences, especially through advocacy, mainly by means of various tasks such as arranging meetings and seminars
- - Liaising with stakeholders
- - Collate research reports
- - Distribute reports to academic and research institutions
- - Analysis and summations of research reports from sources such as internet and journal articles
- - Typing documents and correspondences
- - Providing general research support.
- - Structured schedules to complete tasks and streamline workflows.
Assistant
DET Examination
01.1993 - 01.1995
- - Assisting the Chief markers with the matric exam papers marking
- - ACHIEVEMENTS
- - Development and implantation of Performance Management System
- - Development and updating of various Corporate Services related policies and systems.
TPA Health Councillor
01.1991 - 01.1995
- - Community education on primary health care
- - Community and door- to door education on HIV/AIDS matters
- - Handling interviews for the social worker cases.
Education
Certificate Programme in Management Development - undefined
Wits Business School
Johannesburg, GP01.2010
BA (Hons) - Public Administration
Rand Afrikaans University
Johannesburg01.1998
National Higher Diploma - Public Admin & Management
Technikon South Africa
Johannesburg01.1997
National Diploma - Municipal Administration
Technikon Northern Transvaal
Pretoria01.1995
Skills
Computer proficiency
Microsoft Office suite
Virtual collaboration
Microsoft Teams teamwork
Policy analysis documentation
Campaign strategy development
Policy development
Data entry optimization
Letter coordination
Policy development
Time management expertise
Dispute resolution
Case evaluation
Team management
Performance evaluation
Community involvement
Software development
Financial management
Project coordination
Strategic foresight
Document management
Office management tools
Business administration
Policy modification
Human resources best practices
Report drafting
Policy formulation
Certification
POLICY MONITORING & EVALUATION SOUTH AFRICAN MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
References
- Spo, Kgalamono, Principal Medical Officer Dept. Of Health (NCOH), (011) 712 6430
- Steven, Ngubeni, Former Municipal Manager: Victor Khanye Local Municipality, 0726060964
- GT, Mnisi, Chief Director: International Relations Dept. Of Health, (012) 312 0426
- LN, Shithelani, Director: Human Resource Management and Development EC: Department of Agriculture, 082 411 7358
- Patricia, Raphesu, Managing Director, 082 444 9091, Thala Corporate Solutions
AWARDS
- Certificate of honour for Distinguished Service - South African Local Government Bargaining Council Date: 03 December 2022
Accomplishments
1. When appointment as a Senior Administration Officer at Department of Health (NCOH), I was pleased to find myself at the helm of starting and institution a Corporate Services Management unit. Transforming the existing one, thereby formalising it, implement Acts, Regulations, Policies and procedures of the first Democratic Government of South Africa.
2. Progressing to the National Prosecution Authority, I was faced with similar environment. Here it was a clear mandate that I have to institute a Corporate Services unit, appointing professionals in relation to various functions of Corporate Services, Including Human Resources Officers, Finance officers, professionalize the existing Record Management unit and beef it up with relevant skilled personnel, same with the Librarian services.
3. At Victor Khanye Local Municipality, I was confronted with and have to adopt staff that has been in the employment for a very long time, I'm talking pre- democracy and resistance to change was the order of the day. The department I was heading didn't comply with most, if not all Regulations and laws promulgated in the Democratic era. I had to be stern and courageous in developing policies and procedures which are relevant to the Acts as promulgated. Had to train and develop the staff, Management and Counselors about these laws, policies and procedures, while, I had to learn how issues of Council and Comitees functions.
Timeline
Thought Leader on Human Capital and Related Capabilities
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
01.2023 - Current
Corporate Services Technical Advisor
Thala Corporate Solutions
07.2020 - Current
Executive Director Corporate Services
Victor Khanye Local Municipality
08.2009 - 07.2014
Member of Bargaining Council
SALGBC
01.2009 - 07.2014
Corporate Manager
National Prosecuting Authority
10.2002 - 07.2009
NCOH SNR Admin Officer
Dept. Health
09.1998 - 09.2002
Chief Admin Clerk
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
01.1996 - 04.1998
Assistant
DET Examination
01.1993 - 01.1995
TPA Health Councillor
01.1991 - 01.1995
Certificate Programme in Management Development - undefined
Wits Business School
BA (Hons) - Public Administration
Rand Afrikaans University
National Higher Diploma - Public Admin & Management
Technikon South Africa
National Diploma - Municipal Administration
Technikon Northern Transvaal