CV – Carys Visser
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Carys Visser
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South Africa
April 2014 – Present
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Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Feb 2013 – March 2014
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Playgear Co (Pty) Ltd., South Africa; reason for leaving, retrenchment
Jun 2006 – Jan 2013
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Pick ‘n’ Pay, Midrand, South Africa; reason for leaving, the company was sold
Mar 2003 – Nov 2004
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Ernst & Young, Zimbabwe; reason for leaving, moved to South Africa
Oct 2002 – Mar 2003
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V H Fitzpatrick & Co, Zimbabwe; reason for leaving, it was a temporary position
Mar 2001 – Jul 2002
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De Pinna Notaries, London, United Kingdom; returned to Zimbabwe
Jan 2000 – Dec 2000
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Sebakwe Co-op, Zimbabwe; reason for leaving moved to the UK
Work Experience
Profile
While working at Barloworld Logistics I was involved in many projects such as the S189(a) and S197 processes. I
worked on these projects in an administration and HR Officer capacity.
I was involved in the Telkom take on implementation. This involved doing induction for all new employees. I joined the
Operations team on their Road Shows to meet and induct the employees. This was a challenging project as it involved
employees spread all over the company. It involved a large amount of change Management as well. I worked very
closely with the payroll department to bring the payroll over from Telkom.
I have worked in three countries and am aware of the sensitivities of dealing with many cultures. While working for De
Pinna notaries in London I dealt with celebrities and high level business people on a daily basis in a professional calm
manner. I have been exposed to government in my job at Ernst and Young and frequently interacted with Ministers and
government officials. I was expected at both companies to adhere to strict confidentiality rules and regulations.
Education
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O Level’s – Midlands Christian Collage Gweru Zimbabwe
Commercial / Secretarial Diploma (Academy of Commercial Studies, Harare, Zimbabwe) (1999)
Currently completing HR Diploma with Damelin
Course – Jnr Office Administrator
Subjects
Office Communication
Business Administration 1
Bookkeeping
Marketing Management and Public Relations
MIE online training for criminal checks
The Confident Group – Personality Index training
Labour Relations training
Operational Excellence training
MS Office, Sage VIP, MIE, PI, SAP Finance, Lotus Notes
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CV – Carys Visser
Work Experience (References available on request)
Barloworld Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Johannesburg – South Africa)
HR Officer (April 2014 – Feb 2018)
1. Advise on labor relations, disciplinary procedures and employee engagement for 2 business units (612 staff)
nationally, including but not limited to:• Procedures and disciplinary actions to be taken when necessary
• Set up and coordinate disciplinary hearings
• Liaise with CCMA and the Transport & Communication Unions
• Deliver HR Road Shows to staff nationally e.g. IPM (Individual Perception Monitor) to gauge employee
engagement and report back to employees on actions to be taken
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on Sage VIP
2. Manage employee leave and payroll information (Sage VIP) for approx. 620 staff including:• Annual leave calendars
• Ensure all payroll information was correct
• Deal with leave & payroll queries
• Manage leave forfeiture (monthly)
• Maternity / Paternity leave etc.
3. Recruitment and retention of staff including:• Resourcing, interviewing and onboarding new staff members
• Contracts for all staff members e.g. shift, permanent, contract, promotion
• ICR – Dashboard for an employee to advise training / development
• Deliver training on road shows to employees
• Report on all L&D spend monthly in line with business strategic direction.
4. Effective coordination and delivery of various Human Resources projects:• Individual Perception Monitor (IPM) survey
• Intellectual Capital Review (ICR)
• PI and PRO implementation
• HR Information systems project
• Employee Value proposition (EVP) implementation
• CEO Awards programs
• Employee Wellness Programs
• S197 transfers
• S189(a) retrenchments
• Implementation of HR processes and procedures in new businesses
5. General Human Resources support
• Provide effective human resources support to employees
• Participate and support the implementation of the HR Operations plan
• Ensure that HR initiatives are implemented efficiently and effectively across the Head Office BU
• Manage the monthly HR and Payroll admin in accordance with the timelines
• Conduct exit interviews
• Minute taking in IR Matters
• Attend to all ad-hoc queries
Playgear Co (Pty) Ltd (Johannesburg – South Africa)
Office Manager/Executive Assistant (February 2013 – March 2014)
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Manage Directors personal affairs
Manage Directors diary, meetings and greeting clients
Mange petty cash
Process orders for Suppliers
Arrange couriers for online stores and chain stores
Assist with pricing of stock
Receiving stock
Inputing stock into the Inventory system
Stock taking
Accounts payable
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Creditors
Research potential customers
Oversee Sales reps
Oversee cleaning staff
Manage maintenance of building
Meet with potential customers and present new goods to them based on their market needs
Monthly salaries on VIP
Dealing with insurance and banking institution
Pick n Pay (Midrand, Johannesburg – South Africa)
Office Manager/Executive Assistant (June 2006 – January 2013)
• Executive Assistant to Director
• Manage the Directors personal affairs
• HR functions (including Industrial Relations, Recruitment, Terminations, Disciplinaries, CCMA)
• Salaries on VIP for 116 staff
• Maintenance of equipment and building – dealing with Health and Safety, Building inspections, Labour Audits,
Committees and Regulations
• Ordering of stationary
• Overseeing and training of Cash Office staff
• Accounts payable
• Creditors
• Payments
Ernst & Young (Zimbabwe)
Personal Assistant to Partner (March 2003 – November 2004)
• Manage Partner’s diary on a daily basis
• Typing of relevant documents to Sales, Trusts, Wills and Estates
• Printing of various age and analysis month end reports
• Prepare fee notes
• Input time sheets
• Attend meetings and take minutes
V H Fitzpatrick & Co (Harare, Zimbabwe) (Legal Firm)
Legal Secretary (temporary assignment) (October 2002 – March 2003)
• Filing and managing the office diary
• Typing of Court Processes and supporting documentation
• Co-ordinating and liaising between the High Court and the Deputy Sheriff
• Preparation of briefs to Advocates
De Pinna Notaires (London, United Kingdom) (Notary Firm)
Receptionist (March 2001 – July 2002)
• Telephone and reception management
• Managing the diary and making appointments
• Typing of and preparation of legal documents
• Cashing up and managing the daily takings
Sebabwe Co-op (KweKwe, Zimbawe)
Receptionist, Secretary (January 2000 – December 2000)
• Managing petty cash and prepare company’s daily cash flow
• Stock taking
• Training of new clerical staff
• Typing and formatting contracts for new suppliers
• Taking minutes of meetings
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