tsholofelokoushu

Risk Management Officer
4 October 1995

About Candidate

A 29-year-old female who holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management and two years of formal work experience.  In-depth knowledge of the Disaster Management Act and Regulations. Strong expertise in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, employee training/awareness, and policy development and review acquired working within the Enterprise Risk Management Unit at the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). Impressive background in providing executive assistance to the Office of the Deputy Director-General, which required resolving administrative problems and inquiries; composing, editing, drafting and proofreading correspondence and reports, and preparing a range of administrative documents. With my academic insight and practical experience, I am a critical thinker with common sense and emotional intelligence seeking employment with an institution that offers a positive atmosphere to constantly learn new skills and enhance my knowledge to implement them for the improvement of the institution.

Location

Education

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Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management 2024
University of South Africa
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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management with Disaster Risk Studies 2018
North West University
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Bachelor of Arts in Development and Management 2014 - 2017
North West University

Work & Experience

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Field Operations Officer December 2021 - April 2022
Statistics South Africa

- Provided comprehensive administrative and logistical support to field staff, supervising 25 fieldworkers and 5 supervisors. - Conducted training sessions for fieldworkers and supervisors at the district level. - Coordinated fieldwork during training, outreach, and data collection efforts. - Monitored staff progress and initiated follow-ups to meet targets. - Assisted in planning and compiling field data, preparing detailed reports.

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Intern : Enterprise Risk Management April 2019 - March 2020
Department of Science and Innovation

- Offered analytical and administrative support to the Enterprise Risk Management and Ethics - Committees. - Contributed to Business Continuity Management (BCM), including disaster scenario planning and BCM exercises. - Conducted research and developed recovery, response, and mitigation measures for disaster-related situations. - Facilitated training workshops for DSI staff on BCM plans and policies. - Advocated for public awareness and compliance with the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002.

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Intern: Office og the Deputy Director General April 2018 - March 2019
Department of Science and Innovation

- Provided essential administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Director-General (ODDG). - Coordinated logistical arrangements for strategic planning sessions and documented outcomes. - Developed a structured filing system for effective document flow within the ODDG. - Managed budget planning and drafted official correspondence for stakeholders.

Awards

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Merit Certificate HIST213 2015
Best academic achievement in History