WesBankRecords and Enterprise Content Manager
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2022South Africa, Johannesburg• Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within
the records management team.
• Established retention schedules for various types of
records, optimising storage space.
• Collaborated with department heads to identify and
classify key records for preservation.
• Managed confidential information with utmost discretion,
ensuring data protection compliance.
• Advised on best practices for records destruction, aligning
with legal requirements.
• Facilitated workshops on new records management
software, increasing efficiency across departments.
• Prepared detailed reports on records management
activities for senior management review.
• Assisted in the development of an emergency plan for
records recovery post-disaster.
• Led a team in the digitisation of historical records, making
them accessible for research purposes.
• Oversaw the transition from paper to digital records,
reducing storage costs by 25%.
• Coordinated with IT department to implement secure
data storage solutions.
• Managed electronic and paper-based filing systems,
improving retrieval times by 30%.
• Trained staff in effective records management practices,
enhancing team productivity.
• Issued receipts and notified users of return dates and
possible penalties.
• Maintained accurate records of items on loan on digital
database.
• Updated service offerings based on changing needs of
users.
• Maintained welcoming, inclusive environment accessible
to all users.
• Aided users to search for and locate printed resources.
• Systematised digital, printed and audio materials.
• Helped users with limited IT literacy perform computer
tasks.
• Chaired cross-functional meetings, promoting effective
communication between departments.
• Orchestrated the launch of three major projects,
delivering each under budget and ahead of schedule.
• Led team of 25 employees, fostering a collaborative
environment to meet project deadlines efficiently.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive training
programmes, improving team skills and performance.
• Coordinated with IT department to upgrade systems,
enhancing operational efficiency by 25%.
• Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 15%
reduction in operational expenses over two years.
• Collaborated with HR to design a talent acquisition
strategy, reducing time-to-hire by 40%.
• Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, passing
all inspections without any violations.
• Advised senior management on facilities needs and
delivered ongoing operational support.
• Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and
negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
• Attended conventions to represent organisation, gather
information and help build new partnerships.
• Turned corporate mandates into actionable directives for
mid- and low-level staff.
• Drove company growth with proactive mindset and
results-oriented plans for business operations.
• Investigated issues impacting organisational operations
and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare
detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.