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Thobela Sampi

HR Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Seasoned HR leader with a proven track record at South African Police Services, adept in change management and people management. Excelled in enhancing employee engagement and optimizing recruitment processes, significantly boosting team performance and efficiency. Skilled communicator, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving strategic HR initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Farm Operator

Self Employed
Malmesbury, Western Cape
02.2021 - Current

Daily farm operation and sales.

Head of Support Services

South African Police Services: Atlantis
Atlantis, Western Cape
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Implemented effective issue tracking systems that allowed for prompt resolution of client concerns while maintaining a high level of service quality.
  • Owned, tracked and reported on key performance metrics.
  • Successfully built and managed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance.
  • Reduced customer complaints by improving communication channels and delivering timely solutions.
  • Supervision of personnel and ensuring smooth running of the Support Component.
  • Presiding over disciplinary and grievance processes.

Head of Human Resources

South African Police Services, Bishop Lavis
Bishop Lavis, Western Cape
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Managed annual budgeting process for the human resources department, ensuring sufficient allocation of resources towards strategic initiatives.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of HR goals with business objectives.
  • Led talent acquisition teams in identifying top-tier candidates for critical organizational roles.
  • Conducted thorough workforce analyses to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted solutions.
  • Management of grievances and disciplinary issues at the station.

Head of Personnel Services

South African Police Services, Worcester
Worcester, Western Cape
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Section Head, HRU

South African Police Services, Eastern Cape Headquarters
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Improved employee engagement rates through open lines communication forums where concerns could be addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times for deliverables.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments, promoting collaboration and information sharing.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop clear objectives, strategies, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, monitoring plans, evaluations/results reporting frameworks for successful implementation of initiatives.
  • Ensure correct placement and utilization of SAPS personnel in the Eastern Province

Education

National Diploma - Human Resource Management

Buffalo City College
East London
12.2012

National Diploma - Marketing Management

Cape College (now College of Cape Town)
Cape Town
06.2009

Matric -

Vusisizwe Secondary School
Worcester, Western Cape
12.1998

Skills

People Management

Certification

Disciplinary Hearings Course

Timeline

Farm Operator

Self Employed
02.2021 - Current

Head of Support Services

South African Police Services: Atlantis
08.2019 - 01.2021

Head of Human Resources

South African Police Services, Bishop Lavis
08.2016 - 08.2019

Head of Personnel Services

South African Police Services, Worcester
09.2013 - 08.2016

Section Head, HRU

South African Police Services, Eastern Cape Headquarters
09.2012 - 08.2013

National Diploma - Human Resource Management

Buffalo City College

National Diploma - Marketing Management

Cape College (now College of Cape Town)

Matric -

Vusisizwe Secondary School
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