Versatile Administration Officer skilled in managing diverse tasks and competing priorities on daily basis. Practiced at driving improvements to quality, productivity and service, demonstrated over 5 years of Human Resources/Admin experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
I.H.S GABORONE-MINISTRY OF EDUCATION&SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
GABORONE, BOTSWANA
10.2022 - 03.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES
Updated employee information into database and into their personal files i.e academic stuff and support stuff
Attended to former industrial class queries and forwarded all complex issues to senior management
Passed casualty return blocks for acting appointments, promotions, upgrading and any other communication submitted to finance, I.H.S Department and other ministries
Calculated overtime payments for both permanent and pensionable and former industrial class employees
Drafted memos and confirmation of employments as and when needed
Calculated basic salary arrears for backdated promotions/C-Band Multi-tittling and arrears resulted from promotions and upgrading
Prepared terminal benefits packages, consolidated files of retiring officers, preparing severance benefits for over 30 temporary employees per month end upon completion of temporary engagement
Undertook any other related duties assigned to meet exigencies of services.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts. ACCOUNTING UNIT
Created weekly cash forecast for all payments due preceding week
Assisted Accounting Officer to create and prepare creditors’ and expenditure reports
Captured over 50 supplier payments per day, prepared relevant documentation at facility level before submitting for payments and increased productivity by 15%.
Prepared and captured monthly salaries for temporary staff, casual laborers and part-time lecturers and submitting them for payments
Processed and captured travelling imprest, claims, travel leave concessions and other accounts payable
Prepared adjustment vouchers for overtime, advertisements and deductions of various forms
Undertook any other related duties assigned to meet exigencies of services.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
MINISTRY OF HEALTH- HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
GABORONE, BOTSWANANA
07.2022 - 10.2022
Prepared and processed salary payments for temporary employees under Health Services Management
Attended to all urgent salary payments
Attended to salaries queries from all facilities
Calculated overtime payments for both permanent and pensionable and former industrial class employees
Prepared Casualty Return Blocks for both permanent and pensionable and former industrial class employees
Calculated scarce skill allowance for 15 facilities per month and submit for payments as and when needed
Undertook any other related duties assigned to meet exigencies of services, from updating cash forecasts to drafting confirmation of employment letters as per clients’ requests.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
GABORONE, BOTSWANA
01.2020 - 07.2022
Managed correspondence by keeping all documentation from emails, letters, meeting agendas, and all means of records for future needs, so as to curb delays which are caused by miscommunication
Have been able to promote consistency, quality and good customer service through following policies and procedures:
Organizational mission and structure
Administrative procedures
Office policies related to clients and their records
Employment and human resource issues
Workplace health and safety
During entire 3 years and 7 months in Human Resource Administration have been able to wear many hats and share variety of responsibilities, ranging from general office duties to customer service
On day-to-day basis was responsible for answering phones, maintaining filing systems, assisting with scheduling, handling deliveries, and doing data entry, among other tasks
Monitoring current inventory, ordering supplies, and scheduling deliveries to ensure that company has sufficient amount of necessary materials or equipment
Maintained and organized office filing system for Corporate Services Unit, updating HR database and processed employees’ and clients’ requests
Making travel arrangements for constituency office tours for both staff and members of Parliament
For over 2 years have been able to increase employee productivity capacity through implementation and facilitation of greater education and skills training
From January 2020 have been conducting in-house training for newly inducted Intern Officers within HR Department and temporary staff from district labor offices i.e
Laborers, cleaners and gardeners despite of difference in Job descriptions
Shortlisting for advertised posts and facilitating Competency-Based Interviews for Senior and Junior officers
Putting together documents needed for General Assembly
Drafting temporary appointment letters and Acting appointment letters
Recruiting temporary cleaners, gardeners and laborers from district labor office
As Constituency Desk Officer was responsible for processing requests from all 57 Constituency Offices in Botswana
Updating HR database and processing employees’ requests
Preparing Constituency Office lease reports and Prepaid Electricity Purchase reports
Compiling Constituency Office inventory needs and supplies
Shortlisting for advised posts and conducting CBIs
Preparing Advance on Gratuity calculations for Members of Parliament and submitting packages to Finance.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments
Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings
Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
GABORONE, BOTSWANA
08.2017 - 07.2019
Creating budget forecast for non-permanent staff (Internship officers, casual laborers, temporary officers and constituency office landlords) and submit to Accounting Unit for payments
Collecting, sorting and dispatching salary advice slips
Liaising with Labor Department in preparation for employee compensation for on-duty injuries
Preparing benefits packages for retiring officers and submitting for payment documents of over 50 temporary employees every month
Preparing and calculating headquarter staff’s overtimes and those of Constituency Officers across all 57 constituency Offices
Maintain employee information/ data capturing
Assisting payroll department by providing relevant employee information (leave days, travel leave concessions, work schedules etc.)
Taking telephone calls and answering employees’ and external clients’ queries about HR-relates issues
Organizing and maintaining personnel records and updating internal databases (recording sick leaves, maternity leaves)
Maintaining employee files, filling leave application forms
Updating leave registers on monthly basis
Preparing, reconciling and filling of casualty returns (CRs)
Preparation of files for Appointment and Promotion Board meetings
Managing new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs
Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
Drafted technical documents, social media posts and internal memoranda.
Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
Conducted orientations and helped employees complete necessary paperwork to get new hires established and up to speed quickly.
Helped plan and implement training sessions to provide employees with skills and knowledge necessary to perform work productively.
Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement, diversity and inclusion.
Assisted with performance evaluations and identified areas for improvement to provide opportunities for growth.
Updated and maintained employee records to respond quickly to requests for information.
Recorded employee complaints and helped resolve conflicts to address issues quickly and promote healthy work environments.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
FRONT DESK OFFICER
JESB4 Holdings (Pty)Ltd
MAUN, BOTSWANA
08.2019 - 12.2019
Preforming all administrative duties assigned to by garage owner
Purchasing garage stationery and motor parts for 10 motor vehicles per day.
Making invoices and quotations for vehicle parts -Processing payments and holding petty cash for garage
Running day to day errands of garage
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs
Commerce and Accounting Teacher at Ministry Of Education Skills And Development,SecondaryCommerce and Accounting Teacher at Ministry Of Education Skills And Development,Secondary