Proects and Stakeholder Manager

Ministry for Public Service and Administration

March 2012 to Actually working here

Currently I am a Project/Stakeholder Manager in the Ministry for Public Service and Administration (DPSA),
I am currently responsible for Stakeholders such government Institutions that report to the Deputy Minister for Public Service and Administration: State Information and Technology Agency (SITA), Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) and Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy (PALAMA) which I also coordinate projects in parternership with them that falls within my responsibilities. The other stakeholders that i work with is the Thusong Centres in all Provinces and the Community Development Workers (CDW's) For all the projects that I am involved I come with stakeholder engagement strategies, Systems and Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
In the position, in the past I was also responsible for a projects as Open Government Partnership (OGP) which was started by President Barak Obama in the US and South Africa is amongst the 8 founding countries that are in the OGP Steering Committee. Currently the OGP has been joined by over 55 countries globally and it has various sub-committees and South Africa is the Chair of the Peer Learning and Support Sub-committee (PLS).
Amongst my responsibilities I engage stakeholders such as Civil Society in our country and also in Africa for OGP programmes. Co ordinate the African Peer Review Mechanism within DPSA where stakeholders such as various government departments and civil society are engaged and responsible for the administration of all other projects that relates to the work of the Ministry including the Organization for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD) and to write minutes and reports and ensure implementation of agreements including organizing workshops with stakeholders. Both OGP and OECD works on governance related issues.
I have business experience and NGO. I am an all rounder, a quick learner, team player, problem solving skills, etc. I am left with one paper th have an Honours Degree and over 25 years of work experience. I have travelled extensively globally and I am also able to interact with Executives at high level. I have writen speeches in the past, managed staff and finances.

Project/Stakeholder Coordinator

Ministry for Public Service and Administration

March 2012 to June 2014

I was responsible for interacting with government institutions that were overseen by the Deputy Minister such as Center for Public Service and Innovation (CPSI) Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS), SITA and the then PALAMA on their quarterly reviews and ensuring their engagement with the Deputy Minister. Assist with challenges they face should that happened. I was part of the Management Task Team that was organizing the Presidential Gold Challenge (PGC) which took place yearly fundraising for any sitting President funds to be given to the NGO of their choice for helping the rural poor disadvantaged children especially from the rural areas with bursaries. The PGC events take plays yearly a day after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) preceded by a small event which get organized by the Technical Task Team under the supervision of the Management Task Team called " Breakfast with the President" where Business Chairman's or the CEO who has already pledged money get to have an intimate breakfast with the President. A day after the SONA the business executives are teamed with Minister's, politicians and other high profiled people to play Golf and the President is the one who does the tee off. Then later in the evening there will be Prize Giving Gala Dinner which get attended by the President, Minister's, Provincial Premiers and Business Executives for President to give prizes to Gold winners. I was also part of the team that worked on the Open Government Partnership (OGP) which was started by President Barak Obama in the US with President Zuma and SA sits in the OGP Steering Committee with 7 other countries such as UK, Norway, we also engaged various local, regional and global Civil Societies. I accompanied the Deputy Minister in various meetings in relations to my work locally and globally which enhanced my exposure further in interacting and engaging with executives, we wrote reports and ensure the implementation of decision taken thereafter and follow ups.

Author

Private

February 2011 to July 2014

During 2011 I authored 3 Poetry Books within 3 months out of boredom as I love writing which are as follow: 1. Day to Day Living, 2. That's The Way It Is and 3. It Is Truly Happening. Again in July 2014, I have also authored a biography of my work experience titled: This Is My Story Part 1 "My Work Experience, Pain Endured and the Healing Thereof" All this books are not published as yet but when I realized that our children are still thought poetry of the likes of William Shakespeare which are irrelevant to our current situation especially for Africans as they don't address or heal our day to day experiences, though they can talk to any age group and to anyone globally which has led me to think about publishing my books. All the 3 Poetry Books are edited and the cover shoot for Day to Day Living is completed and the book is to be published soon should funds be available and will be followed by other books already written.

Senior Manger Administrative Secretary

Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

October 2008 to October 2010

My responsibilities were administrative in nature such dealing with top secrete cabinet matters making sure that there is a summary for the Minister, on all pertinent matters that affected his department. Acknowledging receipt of letters written to the Minister if the matter raised are technical, respond to letters on Minister's behalf and writing letters for his signature. Ensure that cabinet memorandums from CoGTA are written in a proper format as assigned by the Presidency and the distribution thereof to other Ministries. In the same Ministry I was appointed as an Acting Chief of Staff at Chief Director responsible for overall office management i.e financial budgeting and management, about 30 staff management, trip authorizations, advice the Minister on strategic administrative matters. We worked with the Provinces, Municipalities and with Ward Councillors at local level in terms of service delivery, communication with the people on the ground on services that are offered by government, clean audits and municipal turn around strategies. As per my request I was later placed in the department where I with other team members were responsible for organizational strategic planning, branch quarterly reviews, business planning, quarterly reviews of all branches and production of the annual report

Senior Manager: Gender Transformation

Ministry of Arts and Culture

August 2007 to October 2008

I was responsible for identifying gaps in sector specific targeting women empowerment. Responsible for SADC Declaration on Gender and Development including other National and International Reports on issues that relates to women. Developed a preferential funding mechanisms for grant aid aimed at empowering women. Still assisting women to play leading roles to overcome cultural environmental barrier. Did some research and speech writing. Development of the strategies aimed at women empowerment and gender equality and monitoring tools on gender imperatives.

Senior Manager: Head in the Office of Provincial Minister (MEC)

Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation

August 2004 to May 2007

I was responsible for advising and updating the MEC on legislative, policy matters and administrative strategic matters. Coordinated International, National and Local events. Attended meetings on behalf of the MEC and deliver speeches, and accompanied the MEC on all outreach programmes, international official trips and write reports and follow up on implementation thereof. I wrote speeches, and was responsible for the office budget and financial management and a member of the overall department bank signatory. At the beginning we worked in the Department of Agriculture and Land Administration, before we were shifted to Culture, Sport and Recreation which included Traditional Leadership, Archives and Heritage and later I was seconded to the Department of Economic Development and Planning. As an office we were also responsible for stakeholder engagement such as Business, Labour, organized and non- organized agricultural stakeholders, Traditional Leadership,Community Leaders, entertainment sector and sporting fraternity. As the Head in the office of the MEC I was the main contact point for the Office of the Premier and other various department including the office of the Head of Department. I was responsible for overall smooth running of the and staff management, assessments and development.

Project Administrator

University Research CO. (URC)

June 2003 to August 2004

My responsibilities at the beginning I had to start the office almost from the ground by opening the company bank account and became a signatory, get the telephone lines, post box and to put all the system in place. Day to day management of the Country Office and financial management of projects. Prepare, analyze and process the monthly financial reports, prepare budget and process the payroll, including the preparation of the field reports and editing and proof reading other documents. Develop systems and ensure that compliance for administrative and financial processes are maintained. As URC was an NGO which was funded by the USAID financiers are request two months in advance for the operation of the Country Office, therefore I had to submit monthly the required budget to Bethesda. Project procurement management and supervision of financial aspect of grant programme. Coordinate project activities with subcontractors and collaborative organizations. I introduced an in house online magazine called 'What's up at URC" which enabled the work of the field workers and staff in Pretoria SA to share their activities with the Head Office in Bethesda USA.

Independent Business Owner

Exel Garage & Store, Berries Liquor Store

May 1999 to October 2003

I was the second female black owner of Exel Garages and 24 Hour Quick shop and I later bought a liquor store. For Excel Garage I managed about 18 employees where I was responsible for the recruitment, training, placing and assessment. Interrelations with suppliers, workers, ordering of goods and stock taking thereof. I was responsible for budgeting, salary and supplier payments. Dealing with labour matters and promotional campaigns on site. I was and still am a Director to some various companies.

Private Secretary/ Executive PA to the Minister

Government: Department of Minerals and Energy

June 1996 to March 1999

My responsibilities were to manage the Minister's diary and to organize the subsistence and accommodation for both international and national trips. Had handle the incoming and outgoing correspondence and to respond to some letters on the Minister's behalf. Receiving all the Minister's guest as per protocol and accompanied the Minister to national and international trips and to take minutes in the meetings and to ensure that decisions taken are shared with the respective individuals for implementation if they were not part of the meeting and record keeping of such minutes and reports. Bought gifts for Minister's international traveling.

Prison Wardress & Deputy Private Secretary/Assistant Executive PA to Minister

Ministry of a Correctional Services

August 1986 to July 1996

I was appointed as a Prison Guard/ Wardress to look after female Prisoners, and I was moved to various positions such as Personnel Section where I was responsible for filling. Later I was moved to the Hospital Section of the Prison to do administration and I end up learning a lot about medication where I ended up issuing medication to male prisoners and the female section was shut down in Standerton and female prisoners transferred to other Prisons. Later on I was transferred to the correctional Services Headquarters in Pretoria and I happened to be the second black female to work at Headquarters as a journalist for the Prison Magazine called Nexus. After the countries first democratic election I was the first black female to be appointed in the office of the Minister as a Assistant Private Secretary/ Assistant Executive PA for the Minister amongst the white dominion. My responsibilities I had to assist the Private Secretary with the Minister's bookings for traveling, accompany the Minister to various Prison visits, writing of meetings, taking care of Minister's visit and I also worked closely with the Minister's wife.

Author

Privately

Actually working here

2005 to 2016

Honours Degree one paper left

February 2002 to Currently studying

Degree

January 1997 to November 2003

Bachelor's degree

1997 to 2004

1996 to 2004

3 Years National Diploma

January 1992 to January 1996

3 years National Diploma

1992 to 1996

Career Goals

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Energy, Minning and Fuel Industries

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Jogging, writting Poetry and stories, listen to music, tap the untapped talents, to give motivation to all ages especially, give councelling and giving back to the power throgh Church Projects.