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Leading the Recruitment, Payroll and Learning and Development teams to deliver on strategic goals and gear the business for success.

Growing the HR & Payroll business as a Sage business partner. Redesigning of the website, implementing a social media strategy and re-launch the AWCape brand in the Cape Town market as a total solution provider for HR, Payroll & ERP. Aligning operations to be able to sell and deliver training and consulting services . Identifying revenue opportunities in both training and consulting. Coaching and performance management of consultants.

I had a team of 4 Training Sales Managers and together with their teams we focus on understanding our customer's and business partner's training needs and finding the best way to communicate our recommendations to our existing customers as well as prospective new clients and business partners. We had customised training bundles available for Payroll, HR, Accounting and Business Intelligence Reporting (Including MS Excel training ) across all software solutions in our business. Both class… Show more I had a team of 4 Training Sales Managers and together with their teams we focus on understanding our customer's and business partner's training needs and finding the best way to communicate our recommendations to our existing customers as well as prospective new clients and business partners. We had customised training bundles available for Payroll, HR, Accounting and Business Intelligence Reporting (Including MS Excel training ) across all software solutions in our business. Both class room and E-learning. Show less

We offer various training solutions for external clients (including non-Sage clients). I am mainly responsible for managing the training department within Cape Town , with an annual turnover of +/- R6 000 000 . My team consists of two Training Solution Consultants, two Lecturers, a Training Coordinator and canteen staff. I work closely with our Head Office to generate new ideas on promoting our training solutions. My team and I strongly belief in building long term relationships with our… Show more We offer various training solutions for external clients (including non-Sage clients). I am mainly responsible for managing the training department within Cape Town , with an annual turnover of +/- R6 000 000 . My team consists of two Training Solution Consultants, two Lecturers, a Training Coordinator and canteen staff. I work closely with our Head Office to generate new ideas on promoting our training solutions. My team and I strongly belief in building long term relationships with our clients. Understanding their business enables us to present a holistic solution. Our main aim is to help our clients and their staff to gain the necessary skills to save time daily. Show less

I had a dual role in growing the business in the following depts at our Cape Town branch. In leading my teams I am responsible for their performance management and pdp'sRecruitment Services ManagerMy team and I specialise in recruiting for Payroll, HR , Finance and IT positions for both VIP and non-VIP clients. I have a team of two permanent ,one temp Recruitment Consultant and an Administrator. My main focus is to grow our client base and to ensure quality service to our existing… Show more I had a dual role in growing the business in the following depts at our Cape Town branch. In leading my teams I am responsible for their performance management and pdp'sRecruitment Services ManagerMy team and I specialise in recruiting for Payroll, HR , Finance and IT positions for both VIP and non-VIP clients. I have a team of two permanent ,one temp Recruitment Consultant and an Administrator. My main focus is to grow our client base and to ensure quality service to our existing candidates and clients. We often tap into the skills and resources from other areas of our business to provide the client with an optimal solution. It could be a replacement, assisting with thorough job specs, helping them to utilise existing resources or making use of a temporary appointment while searching for a full time person. We specialise in the on-line assessment of VIP Payroll software and my personal knowledge and experience in the field of HR is often helpful when we are sourcing for the perfect fit. My colleagues and I belief in building a relationship with each client and understanding their business to be able to give the best advice.Client Training Manager:We offer various training solutions for external clients (incl non-VIP clients). I am mainly responsible for growing the business and assisting my team to perform to the best of their ability. My team consists of three Training Solution Consultants, two Lecturers and one Coordinator. I work closely with our Head Office to come up with new ideas on marketing our solutions and giving feedback to ensure our training material and presentation and day to day operation is of the highest standard. My team and I strongly belief in building long term relationships with our clients. Understanding their business enables us to give accurate advise. Our main aim is to help our clients and their staff to gain the necessary skills to save time daily Show less

Relocated from Sage VIP Head Office to Cape Town branchStarted up the HR Consulting Services at the Sage VIP Cape Town branch. Implemented HR software at 40+ clients from various industries. Two of the largest implementations included CTP Group and Oceana Group- Implementation of HRIS software (Premier HR) using a project implementation approach- Consultation at both big and small clients- Acting as team leader during implementations- Feasibility studies-… Show more Relocated from Sage VIP Head Office to Cape Town branchStarted up the HR Consulting Services at the Sage VIP Cape Town branch. Implemented HR software at 40+ clients from various industries. Two of the largest implementations included CTP Group and Oceana Group- Implementation of HRIS software (Premier HR) using a project implementation approach- Consultation at both big and small clients- Acting as team leader during implementations- Feasibility studies- Applying a project management approach during implementations (MS Projects)- Creating customized procedure manuals - Training of clients- Change management at clients and internally within the branch Show less

Promoted to Manager of the Project Consulting department , reporting directly to the Consulting Director. During my time as manager, I started with the initiative to have a dedicated HR consultant that only focused on the implementation of the HR modules while the Payroll Consultants could focus mainly on payroll. This provided the client with expertise on both ends. This initiative has grown since and it created the opportunity to grow and run the HR Consulting business as a… Show more Promoted to Manager of the Project Consulting department , reporting directly to the Consulting Director. During my time as manager, I started with the initiative to have a dedicated HR consultant that only focused on the implementation of the HR modules while the Payroll Consultants could focus mainly on payroll. This provided the client with expertise on both ends. This initiative has grown since and it created the opportunity to grow and run the HR Consulting business as a separate specialised business unitStaff included +- 12 project consultants, 1 Project Team Leader, 1 Support manager, 2 Support consultants, Project Officer- Assisting New Business Consultants during the sales process- Maintaining existing business. - Contributing to R&D forum-meetings to assist in the prioritizing of new software features - Providing operational support to the project consultants- Quality control of the telephone support services provided to Project clients- Performance management of all staff- Resolving user problems- Planning, preparation and presentation of the Annual National Project Conference - Facilitating communication and feedback between internal stakeholders- Responsible for the initiating phase of the service level agreements per client: - Schedule management – monitoring schedule planning of each project consultant- Budgeting- Annual manpower planning and management of monthly budgets Show less

Promoted to implement clients in the Project Division+- 250 clients were identified as “Project Clients” and the “project department was established to implement and support this elite group of clients. Implementation timeframes were anything between 3 to 6 months. Some of my project clients included: Shaft Sinkers (+- 2,000 employees), AVBOB, Coris Capital (+- 600 employees), Council for Geoscience, Delmas Coal, Sandown Motors, SOS children villages, Brikor- Consultation at high… Show more Promoted to implement clients in the Project Division+- 250 clients were identified as “Project Clients” and the “project department was established to implement and support this elite group of clients. Implementation timeframes were anything between 3 to 6 months. Some of my project clients included: Shaft Sinkers (+- 2,000 employees), AVBOB, Coris Capital (+- 600 employees), Council for Geoscience, Delmas Coal, Sandown Motors, SOS children villages, Brikor- Consultation at high level\high turnover clients - Acting as team leader during implementations- Conducting payroll feasibility studies- Applying a project management approach during implementations (MS Projects)- Creating customized procedure manuals - Training of clients- Change management Show less

- Successful Completion of a 6 months-consultant training programme- Installation of the payroll software at various clients - Configuration of the software parameters according to client’s needs- Presentation of formal classroom training to end-users- Attendance of various workshops regarding payroll \employee tax and labour law application.- Telephonic support to end-users- Generating new consulting business