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PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname : Ntsihlele

First Names : Palesa Selina

Address : 2740 Section J Palm Springs 1984

Date of Birth : 10 November 1966Identity Number : 6611100954 088

Sex : Female

Nationality : South African Citizen

Telephone : 073 1980 501 (cell) Email: palesantsihlele660@hotmail.com

 

EDUCATION

Masentle High School : Highest standard passed (Cambridge Overseas School Cert)

COSC - 1981

Subjects

English Literature, Language, South Sotho, Physical Science, Principles of Accounts & Commerce

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers : SAICB - NQF 4

Subjects 1980 - 1982 (Duration – 2 years)Office Practice, Business Calculations, Business Economics, Taxation, Bookkeeping, Communication, Management I& II, Accounting I & II

Pitman Examination Institute : Diploma in Secretarial

Subjects 1992 - 1994 (Duration – 3 years)

English for Business Communications, Bookkeeping & Accounts, Speed typing profile, Master class word processing,Secretarial practice, Office Practice, Word Processing, Intermediate Processing, Typewriting, Practical data processing

College of Accountancy(JHB) : Diploma in Accountancy- NQF 5

Modules 1990 - 1992 (Duration – 2 years)

Cost management, Accounting II & III, Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting II & III, Taxation/Income Tax,

Management II & III, Principles of Business Law, Concepts of Management Computing, Economics

Institute of Business Management : Diploma in Business ManagementModules 1994 - 1996 ( Duration - 3 years)

Management Principles, Business Communication, Business Accounting, Human Resource Management Principles,

Marketing Management Principles, Labour Relations, Financial Management, Personnel Management, Art of 

negotiation, Mercantile Law, Business Management, Economics, Human relations and organisational behaviour 

Currently studying for Bcom (Human Resources) with Regent Business School

TRAINING/SKILLS/SHORT COURSES

Project management, Financial Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Participatory learning and Action, Sexual

and Reproductive Health skills, HIV/AIDS pre & post counselling, Performance management, Advocacy andlobbying, Community development and health practices, events management, fund raising skills, strategic planning

and management, women & child abuse practice, initiating disciplinary inquiries, roles and responsibilities of anexecutive personnel, procurement skills, four pillars of assertiveness, conflict management, presentation skills,

 professional business writing, effective meeting skills, office management, risk & safety management, customer careskills, , coaching and leadership skills, property management skills, Public service Act and regulations, BCEA Act,

UIF Act, Managing employment process & hiring employees: principles and practices

OTHER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Involved/attended various workshops & short courses in management, planning & training, Voting/Counting Officer,

General elections 1999 & 2004, Volunteering at Word of Life Community Centre as Bookkeeper and HIV/AIDSCounsellor.

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Wordperfect & Quattro Pro, Lotus 123 (Word & Quattro,Accpac, Syspro Pastelaccounting version 4, 5.2 and partner 2007, Internet & emails, SAP R 3,VIP, MS Outlook & Suite,VIP, Pastel Payroll,

MS Projects (basics)

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 PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer : Vusanimadolobha Housing Company

Position : Senior Accounting Officer

Period : 3 March 2004 up to date

Responsibilities:-

Cash book management and reviewing, review creditors reconciliation& trial balance journals and finalise, managedebtors collections, prepare monthly management report & cash flows, audit files,, present to the Board,

Manage human resources development and labour relations, develop, review and implement human resources policies,strategies and procedures, Ensure compliance with human resources and labour legislative requirements, Identify

training needs, preparation and submission of annual training report and claim to the Department of Housing,

implement and monitor the organization ‘s skill development plan. Prepare annual employment equity plan for theorganization, manage and administer the recruitment and selection of human resources as well as staff retention, offer 

advice on recruitment and selection processes, manage and coordinate the advertisement of vacant position and ensure

compliance to the EEP of the company, ensure the submission of the organization statutory returns, develop reports onactivities and plans at required intervals, develop, manage and implement communication strategies for the company,

render event management services, produce , manage and disseminate information targeted to relevant company’s

clients, render & manage effective internal communication in the company, be responsible for the formulation ,implementation and management of the human resources and financial management and communications to the budget, prepare staff wellness programme, contribute to the strategic direction and risk management related to Finance

and human resources, rental management, lease administration & credit control, building management, training &handover of new stock, community liaison and customer service, policy a& relationship management,asset

 preservation community liaison and customer service, office functions and meeting, policy and relationshipmanagement

Employer : Transnet

Position : Assistant Manager to the Executive Director (Corporate Service Division)

Period : 01 September 2002 to 28 February 2004 (Contract ended)

Responsibilities:-

Plans own activities in line with business requirement, provide a system administrative coordinating role with thefocus on company process improvement in order to ensure effective operation, follow up on various activities resulting

from decisions made in order to expedite the implementation thereof, assists with the compilation of budget and reporton deviations, deal with the procurement of service providers, ensure that the business generates achievable target, provide the Executive with accurate information regarding financial performance, ensure the optimum effectives and

motivation of staff, do all human resources functions., ensure the integrity & accuracy of accounting information on

EFTs, provide the Director with accurate and timely information regarding financial performance, ensure thatdecision-makers are aware of the total performance of the Unit and are able to make decisions, ensure that the

Business Unit generates achievable target and is able to measure and control its performance against these.

Employer : Reproductive Health and Research Unit (Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital)

Position : Project Coordinator

Period : May 2001 – August 2002 (Contract ended)

Responsibilities:-

Ensure that non -technical admin services and support elements of the project are executed , Ensure end of project

compilation of equipment manuals and data books, track and report to Director on meetings /individual or projectmilestones, compilation of monthly project financial & progress reports, interact with project manager, project filing,accommodation, diary management and travel arrangement for the team, minutes of meetings and distribution thereof,

liaise with procurement Manager, update project plans, maintain all project (financial & general) information, captureand update project schedules, coordinate, analyze and consolidate budgets inputs, do client liaison & logistical support

Employer : Rentokil Initial

Position : Team Leader promoted to Branch Administrator

Duration : (January 1999 – July 1999)

Responsibilities

Staff training, coaching, supervision, control and motivation of personnel to ensure continuous improvement of services, creating & maintaining team spirit and team building, planning (job card/budgeting), assist with staff 

selection /recruitment, skills knowledge & skills development of staff, Monthly report to the branch Manager, assist

with creating a service culture, managing team performance/moral & all the staff development requirements, deliveryagainst objectives and adherence to deadlines and standards, identify interim and permanent measures through the

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work of the company and through the review and analysis of the findings and reports of the people assigned to eacharea, Assist with business unit’s queries, ensure quality in the workplace, manage the execution of company

methodology and strategy, create plans and work schedules aimed at evaluating systems & operations for potentialrisk, ensures that staff members are up to date with changes and communication information, communication of 

company’s vision and goals to the staff members, manage Branch Manager’s diary, assist with branch evaluation &monitoring ,analysis & management of income, expenses and capital expenditure with regard to operations ,

 preparation of strategic plans & budgets, assist management in alignment of key areas with strategic plans andoperational objectives, assist in preparation & management of marketing budget at branch level

Responsibilities : Branch Administrator

Duration : (August 1999 – April 2001)

Process supplier invoices & prepare reconciliation and payments, do stock control security of company

documentation, monthly branch audits, quarterly branch fixed asset register checking, capture/compile data statistics,

fleet management, liaise/coordinate administrative functions of branch manager & group accountants, maintain controlof the contract portfolio, ensure efficient and effective operation of the branch administrative systems & controls,

creditors and debtors control, preparation of financial invoices and collections of payments, reconciliation of 

accounts, perform variance analysis budget, do petty & cash book payments, establish strong lines of communicationwith service providers

Employer : Sedimosang (Trust for Christian Outreach and Education)

Position : Provincial AdministratorPeriod : January 1997 – December 1998 (Financial instability)

 

Responsibilities

Meeting, forming relationship, and establishing mutual work with communities, working with stakeholders tounderstand local needs and to respond to those needs ,Facilitating social contact, mutual self-help and support groups ,

working with stakeholders to design innovative responses to local issues of concern through community development,writing reports to funding agencies, participating in relevant community and professional networks, identify specific

needs of target groups, establish new appropriate activities for target groups & set up and manage such activities ,recruit and support volunteers, work close with community to promote activities and events, undertake relevant

trainings as required for the activities or projects, as agreed with management , work along side local people to ensureinvolvement and develop sustainable activities, undertake correspondence, communication, information collation

relating to own tasks and manage budget, ensure all projects have and adhere to current policies and procedures,setting up of processes and procedures in order to improve work flows, networking, do basic human resourcesresponsibilities.

Employer : National Progressive Primary Health Care Network  

Position : Provincial Administrator

Period : January 1994 – 1996 December (Financial instability)

Responsibilities

Assist community groups in planning, developing, maintaining and evaluating community resources, programs and

support network, support, develop and evaluate strategies that encourage community participation inactivities communicate frequently with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies,

 NGO and private businesses about community services such as housing, health, welfare and

recreation, monitor, evaluate and recommend changes to community developments programs,policies, practices or budgets, help raise community and public awareness regarding issues such aswelfare rights by promoting , organizing and in helping to coordinate meeting and seminars, carry

out administrative work which may include written correspondence , preparing submission andreports for government bodies or other agencies and attending management meetings

Employer : Kingsgate High School

Position : Secretary promoted to Bursar (Assistant Accountant)

Duration : January 1983 – December 1985)

Responsibilities (Secretary)

Receive telephone calls for the office, handle all matters as authorized by the Principal, type all letters, memorandums

and documents for the school, taking minutes on staff meeting and management meeting, receive and attend to all

visitors of the school, assist with remedial classes, banking, diary keeping, filing, bookkeeping compiling agendas,assist with the planning and support for meetings & workshops, compile itineraries, arrange logistics for various

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