Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Own Transport
Disability Details
References
Timeline
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Wesley Tyulu

Wesley Tyulu

Head: Payroll, EPWP & Benefits Administration
Cape Town

Summary

Organized and efficient Administration Manager supporting corporate level officers and senior management personnel with demonstrated expertise in financial and operational leadership. Adept professional exemplifies multidisciplinary managerial skill in process, procedure and policy improvement initiatives. Accomplished in workflow optimization techniques implementation which increase productivity, reduce labor and maintain business integrity and quality of service. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Head: Payroll, EPWP & Student Administration

City of Cape Town
08.2022 - Current
  • To manage and coordinate the Payroll Administration Service and the development, implementation and maintenance of the provision of a corporate Payroll and Personnel Administration service and processes to support the direct employment system for the City's Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries
  • Ensure that accurate employment data is collected, captured, and maintained as required by the EPWP Guidelines by the EPWP Payroll and Administration team for good governance and reporting.

Senior Payroll & Benefits administration Professional T14

City of Cape Town
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • To oversee and ensure the provision of a substantial body of professional knowledge expert advice and guidance on the delivery of a payroll and benefits administrative service in line with relevant labour laws, collective agreements, the City policy instruments, procedures, corporate directives and audit requirements.

Payroll & Benefits administration Professional

City of Cape Town
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Providing professional support within a corporate payroll and benefits administrative environment and in line with the professional principles, relevant labour laws, collective agreement, the City's policies, procedures, corporate directives and audit requirements.

Assistant Payroll & Benefits administration Professional

City of Cape Town
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Providing professional support under supervision within a corporate payroll and benefits administrative environment and in line with the professional principles, relevant labour laws, collective agreements, the city's policies, procedures, corporate directives, and audit requirements.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

Specialist Clerk

City of Cape Town
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • This position is required to handle enormous volumes of inbound and a degree of outbound communications in a prompt, efficient and effective manner, ensuring first time resolution and service excellence to customers
  • Attending to and resolving interactions/transactions according to agreed procedures or escalating it to the back office where required
  • Enhancing the customer understanding on processes by imparting relevant information in order to maximize first call resolution.

Clerk

City of Cape Town
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Filing, maintaining the file system, capturing leave, overtime, standby, claim of kilometers, banking details, change of personal details, capturing of new contracts, unions, medical aid, pension fund, study loans, EFTs.

Payroll Learnership Student

City of Cape Town
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Filing, maintaining the file system, capturing leave, overtime, standby, claim of kilometers, banking details, change of personal details, capturing of new contracts, unions, medical aid, pension fund, study loans, EFTs
  • Interpreting financial information from reports derived from the system
  • Assisting the SPO in the process of manually creating IRP5s for some of the employees
  • Processing tax directives from HR and uploading them on the SARS website
  • Assisting the office in preparing its monthly reconciliations (PAYE, UIF, and SDL) including the actual payments to SARS
  • Was also involved in preparing the annual reconciliation for the City.

Education

BCOM Honours Human Resources Management -

MANCOSA
Cape Town
01.2019 - Current

BCOM Human Resources Management -

MANCOSA
Cape Town
01.2018 - 06.2018

Higher Certificate Economic and Management Studies -

UNISA
Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2015

FET Certificate Payroll Administration Services -

Payroll Education
Cape Town
02.2013 - 12.2013

Certificate in Bookkeeping -

Rosebank College (CIBM)
Cape Town
01.2012 - 12.2012

Grade 12 -

Zonnebloem Nest High School
Cape Town
01.2004 - 12.2004

Skills

Team Leadership

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented City-wide initiatives such as the new reward model for IPM and coordinated a first-of-its-kind HR & Payroll EPWP project to address skill shortages.
  • Led the Payroll and Administration team to being recognized as the administration team of the year in recognition for our efforts in administering EPWP projects across the City.
  • Managed the implementation of Notch increases and facilitated the termination and encashment of thousands of workers annually, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
  • Facilitated bulk intakes of projects at short notice, such as the intake of 1000 law enforcement students in January 2024.

Own Transport

Yes

Disability Details

Wheelchair bound but completely functional

References

  • Available upon request.

Timeline

Head: Payroll, EPWP & Student Administration

City of Cape Town
08.2022 - Current

Senior Payroll & Benefits administration Professional T14

City of Cape Town
01.2020 - 07.2022

BCOM Honours Human Resources Management -

MANCOSA
01.2019 - Current

Payroll & Benefits administration Professional

City of Cape Town
01.2019 - 05.2020

BCOM Human Resources Management -

MANCOSA
01.2018 - 06.2018

Assistant Payroll & Benefits administration Professional

City of Cape Town
01.2016 - 12.2018

Specialist Clerk

City of Cape Town
01.2015 - 08.2016

Higher Certificate Economic and Management Studies -

UNISA
01.2015 - 12.2015

Clerk

City of Cape Town
01.2014 - 05.2015

FET Certificate Payroll Administration Services -

Payroll Education
02.2013 - 12.2013

Payroll Learnership Student

City of Cape Town
01.2013 - 05.2014

Certificate in Bookkeeping -

Rosebank College (CIBM)
01.2012 - 12.2012

Grade 12 -

Zonnebloem Nest High School
01.2004 - 12.2004
Wesley TyuluHead: Payroll, EPWP & Benefits Administration