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Work Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)Learning and Development Manager

Aug. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)Learning And Development Specialist

Apr. 2021 - Jul. 2022Cape Town

ETDP SETASkills Advisor

Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2021Cape Town Area, South AfricaAdvise and ensure the implementation of Skills Development in Higher Institutions, TVET Colleges, private companies and individuals. Bridging Skills gap through advising and implementing.

HWSETAProvincial Officer- Training and Development

Apr. 2015 - Jul. 2018Cape Town••Stakeholder Engagements, Northern Cape and Western Cape •Facilitation of Workshops: Capacity Building, Workplace Skills Plan, New Training provider support, Induction and monitoring and evaluation Presentations. •Monitor, Evaluate and Verify Training providers and TVET Colleges before and after project implementation. -Verifier in terms of qualifications and the quality of training being offered by Providers •Project management of various projects: Internships, Bursaries, Lecturer workplace Experience. •Assist Service Providers become accredited to conduct accredited learning Programmes •Ensure the correct and fair disbursement of government funds. •Conducting site visits, validation and any other function within the accreditation value chain •Supporting stakeholders through capacity building initiatives •Co-ordinating, monitoring and reporting on HWSETA skills development programmes in the province •Attend Provincial Training Committee Meetings •Member of the SETA Cluster Forum Western Cape and Northern Cape- Ensure Training is implemented •Key engagements with TVET Colleges to ensure learners are placed and receive the required experience. Ensuring engagements with all stakeholders and building sustainable relationships Ensure the quality of Training by Skills Development Providers Conduct interviews with learners to ensure quality training Assist stakeholders develop systems, strategies, policies and procedures to start a training company Assist stakeholders in drafting a Workplace Skills Plan, that ensures that they have access to funding for staff Assist stakeholders in drafting Funding Proposals to access Funds. Monitoring and Evaluation of Training implementation and Quality Management Systems implementation Advocacy and mobilisation to move stakeholders towards applying for accreditation

Cape Town International Convention CentreHuman Resources Head of Training and Developement- Talent Officer

Mar. 2014 - Apr. 2015Training and Skills Development • Establish the training needs within the organization by conducting employee needs analysis. • Conduct and manage the skills audit process. • Advise on Training and Best Practice Prior to implementation. • Compile and submit the Workplace skills plan (WSP), Discretionary grants (Project Management, UCT AIM and Internships) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to CATHSSETA. • Conduct all research and reports for the development of the Discretionary grant, WSP and ATR • Develop and Manage the Training Budget in accordance with supply chain and procurement regulations • Establish a Training system that addresses company training needs in relation to strategic objectives. • Select and Contract external training interventions and service providers. • Develop and Schedule training in alignment with statutory and developmental needs. • Ensure staff is developed in relation to personal development plans and Key performance areas. • Developed the CTICC Induction Programme- Ensure that staff undergoes Induction. • Implementation of In House Facilitation, implemented Knowledge Transferal Programme. • Management of the CTICC In house Resource Centre- Facilitate Microsoft Training and Employee Wellness initiatives. • Develop Plans, Strategies and Policies for Training and Development, as well as Succession Planning. • Recently developed the Training and Development Strategy for CTICC. Recruitment and Selection • Ensure the selection of key talented staff. • Assist with the development of competency based questions for interviews. • Coordinate the Thomas International Psychometric testing with candidates, and provide Feedback. • Assess individual skills against the Job description. • Develop Job Descriptions for staff. • Draft offer letters and contracts. • Assist new employees to sign contracts and take them through

College of Cape TownHuman Resources Training Officer

Aug. 2012 - Feb. 2014Cape Town Area, South AfricaTraining and Skills Development • Execute the Skills Development / Training Function in facilitating Organisational development. • Execute and coordinate various training interventions. • Establish the training needs within the organization by conducting employee needs analysis. • Conduct and manage the skills audit process. • Draft and submit the Workplace skills plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ATR), and Employment Equity Report (EE). • Conduct all research and reports for the development of the WSP, ATR, EE. • Consult and advise around training and Bursary policies. • Develop the Training Budget and submit it for approval. • Establish a Training system that addresses company training needs in relation to strategic objectives. • Select and Contract external training interventions and service providers. • Schedule training in alignment with statutory and developmental needs. • Conduct monthly HR and training reports. • Liaise with management and executive management regarding training and HR tasks. • Play a lead role in the training committee and the Employee Equity Committee. • Schedule all Training committee meetings. • Communicate training and development opportunities. • Ensure accurate record-keeping, upkeep of training statistics, skills audit and adherence of Training process flow. • Administer the bursary process for College support staff and lecturers. Human Resource System Management • Retrieve VIP/HR Premier Reports • Maintain the HR Premier system . Human Resource Consulting • Administer and facilitate effective working partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders and departments. • Facilitate effective working partnerships with ETDP SETA. • Job Description and profiling (Design Job descriptions and profiling for all staff) • Organisational Training and Development • Needs analysis/skills audits

Global Development for Peace and LeadershipProject Manager

Jun. 2011 - Jun. 2012Cape Town Area, South AfricaProject Management • Drafting all proposals and reports • Manage and coordinate all projects. • Outline Project deliverables. • Schedule leadership programmes for the year. • Facilitate leadership training and workshops. • Develop content for new projects and leadership interventions. • Manage the Intern process- cost analysis and placements. • Ensure that all selected students go through the 5 month leadership Programme and graduate from the Programme. Recruitment and Selection • Recruit and select candidates for the leadership programmes offered. • Visit schools and arrange meetings with HOD’s to discuss Leadership opportunities for students and application process. • Go to schools in and around the Western Cape to recruit students. • Responsible for the development and execution of project deliverables. • Lead project planning. • Coordinate the appointment process in liaison with Staff Recruitment Office, Appointments Office and Administration. • Assess and evaluate all applications received. • Meet with the committee to brief on selection and recruitment criteria. • Train alumni in facilitation methods (Train the Trainer) • Facilitate career development sessions with Youth. • Plan all events: forums, fundraisers, team building, graduations, committee meetings, programme launches. • Facilitate and co-facilitate leadership programmes. • Develop evaluation and assessment criteria. • Develop policies, procedures and strategies for organization. • Conduct needs analysis for the leadership programmes. • Act as conduit of communication for all stakeholders. • To lead, supervise and manage all programmes to ensure excellent delivery of the programme outcomes. • Facilitate the evaluation and monitoring process. • Manage and monitor staff performance against expected and agreed outputs. Organisational Design • Co-ordinate, facilitate and participate in job grading process • Advise the board on organizational change and growth strategies.

Global development for Peace and LeadershipProject Coordinator

Jun. 2009 - Apr. 2011Cape Town• Coordinate all projects, such as training workshops, leadership workshops, stakeholder workshops, awards ceremonies and fundraisers. • Develop the programme for the events. • Communicate with all funders and stakeholders. • Develop new project ideas. • Conduct Train the trainer sessions. • Coordinate the training for staff and participants. • Visit schools and arrange meetings with HOD’s to discuss Leadership opportunities for students.