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Tshegofatso Louw

Tshegofatso Louw

Personnel Officer
Kimberley, South Africa,Kimberley, South Africa
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Summary

A fervent, adaptable and hardworking individual, with an ethical commitment to professional conduct. Dedicated and eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to gender equality and employee development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Personnel Officer

South African Police Service: Human Resource Management
Kimberley
6 2017 - Current
  • Maintain a comprehensive register for on and off duty record.
  • Receiving, capturing and monitoring an average of 60 leave applications monthly as well as at least 1 unpaid leave quarterly.
  • Ensure 80% of members take 8 consecutive working days leave before end of financial year in line with organizational policies.
  • Ensure 96% of leave applications are captured within 14 days according to organizational policy.
  • Ensure 2 quarterly temporary Incapacity Leave applications for 14 days or more are processed and forwarded to Head Office within 5 days of application received.
  • Monitor and update registers through daily updating and weekly inspections.
  • Conduct 1 leave audit per annum
  • Request progress from and/or updating managers/members/Divisional Office on outstanding documents.
  • Assist in managing recruitment efforts to attract top talent, and filling vacancies with qualified candidates.
  • Conduct thorough employee evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development.
  • Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a more inclusive workplace culture for all employees.
  • Coordinate employee wellness initiatives that contribute to improve overall workforce health and reduce absenteeism rates.
  • Improve organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Optimize workforce planning strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.

Administrative Clerk

South African Police Service: Employee Health and Wellness
Kimberley
2019.01 - 2019.12
  • Assisted the Industrial Psychologist with conducting 2 awareness workshops for stress management and workplace diversity quarterly
  • Assisted the Psychometrist with facilitating 1 round of psychometric tests for in 1 year for new police recruits during the recruitment process and helping with administrative tasks.
  • Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks by maintaining accurate records and utilizing verification methods.
  • Contributed to project success by providing administrative support to various teams as needed.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.
  • Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.

Secretary

South African Police Service
Pretoria And Kimberley
2017.02 - 2019.05
  • Rendered administrative support to the Major General as well as the Provincial Commander (Deputy Director) and ensured the smooth running of the office.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing files or financial data.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Answered a multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for the Office of the Major General.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
  • Screened visitors and issued tags to maintain safety and security.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Organized logistics and refreshments for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Social Science

University of The Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
2012.01 - 2015.05

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -

Northern Cape High School, Kimberley, South Africa
2007.01 - 2011.05

Skills

Affiliations

South African Police Service's Women's Network: Jan 2020 - Current

  • Builds and enhances healthier working relations among women in the workplace.
  • Initiate and drive social responsibility programs in the community.
  • Raises awareness on social issues such as gender-based violence, drug addiction, mental health in the workplace and the community and provides befitting support and resources to those in need.
  • Empowers women and promote career development and gender equity in the workplace.

Work Availability

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Internships and learnerships

  • South African Police Service: Human Resource Utilization, Equity Management Intern: Feb 2017 - May 2017
  • Standard Bank of South Africa: Frontline Client Service Learnership: Feb 2016 - Jan 2017


Internships and learnerships

  • South African Police Service: Human Resource Utilization, Equity Management Intern: Feb 2017 - May 2017
  • Standard Bank of South Africa: Frontline Client Service Learnership: Feb 2016 - Jan 2017


Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Administrative Clerk - South African Police Service: Employee Health and Wellness
2019.01 - 2019.12
Secretary - South African Police Service
2017.02 - 2019.05
University of The Free State - Bachelors Degree, Social Science
2012.01 - 2015.05
Northern Cape High School - National Senior Certificate (Grade 12),
2007.01 - 2011.05
Personnel Officer - South African Police Service: Human Resource Management
6 2017 - Current
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