Initiating completion of council submission forms & building plans for each architectural project for ONTWERP Architecture, by completing the necessary forms & sending them out for signing by the relevant persons i.e. engineers, mall management, landlords, HVAC etc for regulatory submissions.
Liaise with architects, engineers, mall management, landlords, property owners & multiple local authorities (municipalities) around Cape Town to ensure accurate data input for council submissions.
Streamline internal processes between myself & ONTWERP architect, updating and maintaining accurate project statuses & to-do notes.
Support ONTWERP in maintaining a self-starter culture; as soon as new projects or incoming documentation are received, the council forms are filled/updated by me & submitted as soon as possible.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of architectural industry trends & updates, emerging issues, changes within organizational parties I liaise with, changes in regulations, forms & submittal portals that could impact the efficacy of building plan submissions.
Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, engineers and clients.
Proficient in multiple online architectural/building plan portals used for online submissions, i.e. DAMS & westerncapecolab.gov.za
University of Pretoria, (Dept of Philosophy)
Pretoria, South Africa
Editor
08.2025 - Current
The Pool Team (Pty) Ltd.
Faerie Glen, Pretoria , Gauteng
Store Manager
07.2023 - 12.2024
Job overview
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures (end-of-day procedures)
Maximized sales through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Ensure all monthly targets are met.
Order stock through necessary suppliers & warehouse.
Receiving stock & booking into inventory.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by training staff on proper procedures regarding stock receiving & daily stock count to maintain up-to-date knowledge of any missing stock.
Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining safe environment for both staff and customers.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Food Lover's Market
Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa
Department Manager
06.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses.
Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products i.e. FIFO, stock rotation
Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
Developed and executed innovative promotions, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Run end-of-day procedures & send daily sales figures to relevant senior management.
Food Lover's Market Gateway
Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa
Human Resource Manager (Customer Service Manager)
02.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required for audits.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees.
Provided guidance on labor laws and regulations, handled disciplinary proceedings when necessary.
Facilitated interviews, onboarding sessions and basic on-the-job training for new hires. Submit all employee documentation for head office to load new employee.
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Coordinated store-wide training programs, specifically customer service workshops for the cashiers, to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
Implemented performance reviews with the general manager and updated job titles & salaries where needed.
Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll.
Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
Championed employee wellness initiatives to improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism.
Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Rorotika Technologies
Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa
Marketing Coordinator
08.2011 - 02.2013
Job overview
Used online and offline marketing to increase company's online visibility.
Designing and executing creative email marketing campaigns.
Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
Coordinated public relations activities, securing positive press coverage for company initiatives.
Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
Created copy for brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials at seminars & expos.
Improved website traffic with the implementation of SEO best practices and keyword research.
Crafted content for newsletters, white papers, and social media.
Orchestrated trade show appearances and presentations, showcasing company products to potential clients and partners.
Updated and maintained marketing database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
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<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
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<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
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<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
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<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
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<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank
<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited