Microsoft
Tryphina Mopai
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
I am the Manager of Phahamang Human Capital Consulting who have been in the Human Resources space for over 20 years. I have gained experience in both private and public sector including international companies. I gained extensive talent acquisition experience in external as well as internal organisations.
I am experienced in the entire Human Resources Value Chain as well as in the HR Management system from end-end, including Performance Management and Employee Relations as well as Pay Roll and Change Management. I represented the Business Unit to CCMA and administered Time Sheet for Field Workers.
I was given the opportunity (seconded) to serve in the role of Business Enablement Manager where I excelled in areas of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management (SHEQ) as well as Health and Wellness for which I won the Manager’s Award. Was appointed Section 16.2. and successfully led the Shared Services Unit to become ISO 9001 certified.
Prior to venturing into Human Resource Management, I provided Social Corporate Responsibility services (Liaison Officer) to Vaal University of Technology for 5 years. Some of my success stories were the following:
- integrated the Street Kids back into the main stream school
- arranged for them to attend the then President Nelson Mandela’s birthday in 1996
- arranged for some prominent Kaizer Chiefs players to go play soccer with the Kids at The Vaal University soccer field.
Before joining the HR fraternity I worked as a Social Worker for the government where I was involved in Statutory work and focused on Adoption; Foster placement; Juvenile Delinquency as well as, as a Family Social Worker.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certification
Work History
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Phahamang Human Capital Consulting
Johannesburg
2018.01 - Current
- Built network of active and passive professionals through creative sourcing, referrals and networking events.
- Established and maintained long term interpersonal -relationships with both Clients and Candidates.
- Developed and posted job descriptions to various platforms to communicate open position requirements to potential candidates.
- Created recruitment marketing campaigns to attract and engage potential candidates.
- Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Associate Recruitment Partner
EO
Johannesburg
2016.07 - 2017.11
- Consistently met target based on new and repeat business.
- Used critical thinking skills to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Involved in offer negotiations between Clients and Candidates.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles.
- Following up on billings to ensure the organisational sustainability.
Human Resources Business Partner
Gibela
Johannesburg
2014.07 - 2016.06
- Since it was start up company, had weekly reporting into France to the Vice President Human Resources, and monthly reporting to the Divisional Executive Director.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee attraction, engagement and retention.
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Assessed and recommended top candidates to hiring managers to provide qualified employees to fill open positions.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business units to improve alignment and organisational stability.
- Since most of them were French nationals, I advised senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
Recruitment Manager
Eskom
Johannesburg
2007.02 - 2014.06
- Managed 10 Engineering Recruiters, and jointly managed to reduce recruitment days- to-fill by 20%.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, and hiring.
- Designed, developed and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 70% vacancies each year
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
- Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Encouraged Health and Wellness to reduce absenteeism and improve staff morale
- Successfully led quality assurance practices within Shared Services Business Unit.
Recruitment Consultant
Renwick Talent
Sandton
2005.11 - 2007.02
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Pre-screened resumes, had f2f interview with suitable candidates prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goal.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
- Was involved in end-to-end recruitment strategy including following up on billings with the Clients.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
Assignment Manager
Leaders Unlimited
Johannesburg , South Africa
2001.01 - 2005.11
- Partnered with Consultants to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exceptional interpersonal skills,
- Telephonically screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews for candidates and Consultants to meet in person at convenient time.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goals.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
Research Associate
Heidrick and Struggles
Sandton , South Africa
2000.01 - 2001.04
- Leveraged print media platforms to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Utilised various methodologies to search for potential Candidates including scanning print media mugshots, business magazines, networking sessions and called-calling.
- Shortlisted job advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated interviews.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Recruitment Researcher
Spencer Stuart
Sandton , South Africa
1998.08 - 1999.12
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Maintained candidate records using File Finder and updated information accordingly.
- Conducted effective research on potential job candidates and populated data on the system.
- Conducted third party sourcing to gather more information on the potential Candidates.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to Consultants for consideration.
Liaison Officer
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark
1994.02 - 1998.07
- Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Researched and initiated projects with the local communities as part of the Social Responsibility programme.
- Intergraded the previously white only institution into the local community as part of the new dispensation initiatives.
- Amongst the success stories was the integration of the Street Children back into the main stream schools after securing them a home in a suburb.
- Arranged for them to attend the President Nelson Mandela's birthday party in 1996 and got some prominent Kaiser Chiefs players to travel to the Vaal to play soccer with them.
- Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to stakeholders.
- Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
- Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
Social Worker
Transvaal Provincial Administration
Vereeniging , South Africa
1989.03 - 1994.01
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Worked mainly with the courts to facilitate Adoption, Foster placement and Juvenile Delinquency as a Statutory worker.
- Interviewed clients, families, or schools and community groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa 1984.02 -
Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijpark , South Africa 1995.02 -
Middle Management Program
Henley Business School
Sandton 2012.10 - 2014.04
Skills
Offer Negotiationsundefined
Certification
TEFL Certificate Training - June 2022
Software
Word
Excel
Power point
SAP
Application Tracking System- ATS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Since the initial publication of the chart of the electromagnetic spectrum, humans have learned that what they can touch, smell, see, and hear is less than one-millionth of reality.
R. Buckminster Fuller
Timeline
TEFL Certificate Training - June 2022
2022-06
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Phahamang Human Capital Consulting
2018.01 - Current
Associate Recruitment Partner
EO
2016.07 - 2017.11
Human Resources Business Partner
Gibela
2014.07 - 2016.06
Middle Management Program
Henley Business School
2012.10 - 2014.04
Recruitment Manager
Eskom
2007.02 - 2014.06
Recruitment Consultant
Renwick Talent
2005.11 - 2007.02
Assignment Manager
Leaders Unlimited
2001.01 - 2005.11
Research Associate
Heidrick and Struggles
2000.01 - 2001.04
Recruitment Researcher
Spencer Stuart
1998.08 - 1999.12
Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
1995.02 -
Liaison Officer
Vaal University of Technology
1994.02 - 1998.07
Social Worker
Transvaal Provincial Administration
1989.03 - 1994.01
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Limpopo
1984.02 -
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