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
01.2018 - 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
07.2016 - 11.2017
- 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
07.2014 - 06.2016
- 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
02.2007 - 06.2014
- 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
11.2005 - 02.2007
- 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
01.2001 - 11.2005
- 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
01.2000 - 04.2001
- 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
08.1998 - 12.1999
- 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
02.1994 - 07.1998
- 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
03.1989 - 01.1994
- 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 02.1984 -
Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijpark , South Africa 02.1995 -
Middle Management Program
Henley Business School
Sandton 10.2012 - 04.2014
Skills
Offer NegotiationsEmployee HiringNetworking and Partnership DevelopmentPerformance Management Systems
Human Resources Management
Recruiting and InterviewingTraining Development and ExecutionExit Interviews and ProcessesRetention Program Strategies
BBBEE
Labour negotiations
Succession planning
Workforce planning & improvements
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Planning and Coordination
Attention to Detail
Benefits and compensation management
Human Resources Value Chain
Strategic Thinker
Employee Value proposition
Training development
Talent management
Candidate Sourcing
Pre-Employment Screening
Training and mentoring
Contract Negotiation
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Communication
Recruitment strategies
Workforce improvements
Compensation structuring
Multitasking Abilities
Benefits administration
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
06-2022
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Phahamang Human Capital Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Associate Recruitment Partner
EO
07.2016 - 11.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
Gibela
07.2014 - 06.2016
Middle Management Program
Henley Business School
10.2012 - 04.2014
Recruitment Manager
Eskom
02.2007 - 06.2014
Recruitment Consultant
Renwick Talent
11.2005 - 02.2007
Assignment Manager
Leaders Unlimited
01.2001 - 11.2005
Research Associate
Heidrick and Struggles
01.2000 - 04.2001
Recruitment Researcher
Spencer Stuart
08.1998 - 12.1999
Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
02.1995 -
Liaison Officer
Vaal University of Technology
02.1994 - 07.1998
Social Worker
Transvaal Provincial Administration
03.1989 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Limpopo
02.1984 -