Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Driver's Licence
References
Timeline
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Lutho Penu

Lutho Penu

Administration / Human Resources Employee
Graaff Reinet

Summary

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful administrative strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Excels on data analysis to provide insights into administrative initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to personnel and administrative management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
08.2014 - Current
  • Implement conditions of service and employee benefits that contribute to improved overall workforce morale and absenteeism management i.e. leave administration and personnel information updates/ enquiries on PERSAL and PERSAP.
  • Generate, analyse and compile monthly personnel management reports.
  • Maintain accurate records related to personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, service terminations or leaves of absence.
  • Conduct thorough employee performance enhancement and evaluation process to highlight employee development needs.
  • Maintain compliance efforts related to HR policies and employment laws and regulations to minimise legal risks associated with personnel matters.
  • Perform demand planning, budgeting and procurement tasks pertaining to fleet management, i.e. maintenance and repairs of vehicles, procurement of tyres, licensing etc., according to PFMA, other National Treasury policies and guidelines like Transversal Contracts.
  • Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance organisation processes.
  • Provided clerical support to senior employees.

Administrator

Ithemba Lobomi NPO
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Maintained child and family support clients, home-based care patients and other stakeholder communications such as funding organisations/ government departments and community.
  • Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel within organisation.
  • Answered questions, addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel for client satisfaction.
  • Scheduled monthly office management meetings and client appointments for staff teams i.e. Social Workers and Professional Nurses.
  • Provided clerical support to all employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Student Administrative Assistant (Temp)

University Of South Africa
07.2012 - 09.2013
  • Welcomed students visiting regional office, attended to their queries, and directed them to relevant offices/ sections.
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
  • Coordinated logistics for campus events such as tutorial classes for selected modules, workshops, career exhibitions and video conferencing.
  • Assisted permanent staff members by helping students with their applications, registrations and payments on MyUnisa student portal.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honours NQF Level 8 - Business Management (HRM)

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma NQF Level 6 - Administrative Management (Financial)

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Certificate NQF Level 3 - Business Administration Services

PC Training & Business College
East London
04.2001 -

Grade 12 / N3 Certificate -

Lovedale TVET College
King William's Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

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Driver's Licence

Code 8

References

Ettiene Theron (Captain)
South African Police Services (Graaff-Reinet)
Acting Zone Commander: Crime Intelligence
049-8071154 / 0825293616

Simon Sidoyi Faltein (Mr)
South African Police Services (Graaff-Reinet)
Former Station Commander: Crime Intelligence
0827128330

Nontombi Buthelezi (Mrs)

Ithemba Lobomi NPO
Former CEO of Ithemba Lobomi NPO
0634730340

Pulane Mphasane (Ms)
University of South Africa
Former Regional Supervisor - George Centre
011-4713191 / 0838765840

Timeline

Personnel Officer

South African Police Services
08.2014 - Current

Administrator

Ithemba Lobomi NPO
10.2013 - 07.2014

Student Administrative Assistant (Temp)

University Of South Africa
07.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Commerce Honours NQF Level 8 - Business Management (HRM)

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma NQF Level 6 - Administrative Management (Financial)

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Certificate NQF Level 3 - Business Administration Services

PC Training & Business College
04.2001 -

Grade 12 / N3 Certificate -

Lovedale TVET College
04.2001 -
Lutho PenuAdministration / Human Resources Employee