Mr L JacksonP.O. Box Clareinch774008 June 2015

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Dear Sir / Madam

It is with much excitement and optimism that I compile this letter of application to you.First and foremost I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

I am an individual with integrity, ambitious, dependable,confident, self motivated,hardworking, meticulous, peopleorientated and thrives on professionalism which was clear from the satisfaction from my clientele that I have dealt with, in the past.I am a client-centred focus individual which is evident in any working environment to uphold the reputation of the company in good faith.I find it challenging and stimulating communicating with a myriad of individuals and believe that communication and wisdom is the key elements to any successful career path.I consider it a privilege working in a team and believe it is evident to comply with the group unanimously and to work towards one common goal positively and to improve upon the department’s reputation.I trust my excellent credentials meet your high standards and have attained the knowledge, skills and expertise to be challenged to work in your environment.I hope I will be considered for the post and I am confident that I will be a valuable asset inyour industry and add value within your sphere of environment.

Yours sincerely

Mr L Jackson

PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: P.O. Box Clareinch 7740

Mobile: 084 0718245E-mail Address: leonjack27@gmail.com

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Surname: Jackson

First Name: Leon

Date of Birth: 27 May 1970

BEE Status: Coloured Male

Citizenship: South African

Language: English / Afrikaans

Drivers Licence: Code 08

Health: Excellent

Dependants: None

Criminal Offenses: None

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Public ManagementCape Peninsula of University Technology / Cape TechnichonYear obtained: 01/12/2000

Certificate for Job Evaluation CourseKromme Rhee Training centreYear obtained: 2009

Certificate of Recommendation (Two day cabin crew training workshop)First Class Training (Airline Image & Grooming Training)Year obtained: 28/03/2012

National Diploma in Professional CookeryInstitute for Hospitality Education of South Africa (IHESA)Year obtained: 30/11/2011

National Diploma in PatisserieInstitute for Hospitality Education of South Africa (IHESA)Year obtained: 30/06/2011

Matric / Senior CertificateBridgetown Senior Secondary SchoolYear obtained: 01/11/1988

COMPUTER SKILLS PROFICIENCY

MS WORD: Intermediate

MS EXCEL: Intermediate

MS POWERPOINT: Basic knowledge

E-MAIL: Daily

INTERNET SEARCH: Daily

LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Supervised interns that were placed in my department, this included delegating tasks and following up on them, chairing meetings that informed our way forward in carrying the tasks that were to be executed in due course.

Acted in a Principal Human resource officer capacity in the General service conditions section for the period 01 March 2008 until 30 April 2008.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

MITCHELL’S PLAIN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Administration Clerk

Duration: 24 February2014 –23 May 2014 (Contract Expired)

Verify compliance with regards to Human Resource policies, Public Service Act, Regulations, Resolutions and Agreements.Perform Personnel Administration tasks.Render effective Recruitment and Selection service.Perform Human Resource Administration tasks allocated by supervisor.Filing of Human Resource documents.

BETH RAPHA MINISTRIES

Administrative Assistant

Duration: 17 January2014 – 21 February 2014

Managing files of all clients, ensuring each file contains proof of initial payment, completed Indemnity form, No-Refund Policy form and the Intake Assessment form.Managing payments / accounts of all clients, ensuring clients pay their monthly fee by assigned due date and proof of payment is obtained.Liaising between clients and sponsors / families, helping to schedule conjoints.Keeping licence renewal up-to-date with Department of Social Development.Managing of petty cash, including weekly petty cash pick-ups from B&H in Maitland, as well as bookkeeping of petty cash spending on a weekly basis.Overseeing food ordering, ensuring clients have sufficient food as well as keeping in the weekly spending allowance.Ensuring electricity is purchased weekly / as needed.Liaising with outside service providers and legal institutions in client cases.Reporting back to Executive Committee on a monthly basis.Completing and submitting annual application for funding from various organisations ( Lotto, Community Chest ).Upkeep on the process of obtaining food donations from shops, restaurants, etc in order to subsidence weekly meal plan and help save money.Took minutes of the monthly Executive Committee meetings and forward it to various members of staff.

SYMON’S RESTAURANT

Commis Chef (Internship) Duration December 2010 – January 2011 (Retrenched)

-Made staff meals.-Performed duties on the Seafood section, Salad section, Grill section and assisted on the pass.-checked that the correct amount of stock was received and attached my signature.-Assisted the manager with stock taking.-Performed duties at the scullery section.-Made approximately 450 spring rolls for function in a limited time frame.-Made chocolate brownies.

JONKERSHUIS RESTAURANT AT GROOT CONSTANTIA

Commis Chef (Internship) Duration January 2011 – May 2011

Resigned - Reason for leaving was to focus and complete my studies.

-Assisted the Station chefs on the Seafood Section, Salad Section, Pass and the Patisserie Section.-Plated milk tarts, cakes, lemon curd etc.-Made scones for breakfast.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY

HR Strategy and Policy Alignment

Human Resource Officer

Duration 24 February 2009 – 25 June 2010 (Resignation)

Provide clerical support with regard to H.R. knowledge management databases.Maintain of EE information databases.Maintain Exit interview database.Maintain and manage financial disclosure database for SMS and RWOPS of department. Maintain statistics in terms of annual report, App, HR Business Plan, QPR and monthly reports.

Labour Relations

Human Resource Officer

Duration 20 October 2008 – 23 February 2009

Responsible to assist with the interaction with organised labour.Responsible to provide administrative and secretarial support.Responsible to assist with the administration of labour disputes, grievances, misconduct.Responsible for the collection and capturing of the information data.Maintain databases on labour relations matters.Provide administrative support with regard to training.

General Service Conditions

Human Resource Officer

Duration: 1 August 2007 – 19 October 2008

My job description entails Auditing of personal files, Calculating and payment of pro-rata Bonus, Leave Gratuity & Leave Discounting. Overtime, night shift and stand-by allowances, garnishee orders, unions, leave, long service awards, deductions, danger allowance, re-settlement cost and auditing of leave.

Capturing of leave, calculation of leave, auditing of leave without pay, leave pay out, sending leave reports to the Centres and to other directorates for verification, confirmation of probation reports.

Management of Injury on duty

Administration of PILIR

Principal Personnel Officer

Duration 01 March 2008 - 30 April 2008

Acted in a Principal Human Resource Officer capacity in the General service conditions section.

Conducted an information session regarding the New Governmental Medical Aid Scheme, explaining in detail the pros and cons to various members of staff.

VALKENBERG HOSPITAL

Senior Admin Clerk

Duration 1 June 2007 - 31 July 2007

General Service Conditions

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Responsible for the advertising of posts including:

Receiving Applications Send acknowledgement letters Check compilation of Short List Conduct Interviews Take Minutes from the Interviews

Responsible for the filling of posts

Arrange interviews with applicants and panel members

Issue appointment letters.

Responsible for Selection:

Draft panel approval and submit Send short List scores Check long list scores Compile submission for approval of short listing

RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Senior Admin Clerk

Duration: Movement 1 July 2001 - 31 May 2007

General Service ConditionsAdministration of PILIRAdminister the SPMS and SMS processesRecord and process Grade Progression data and process Pay Progression.Issued Payslips of the different components to various Heads of Department.

Conducted an information session to the newly appointed nursing staff explaining the pros and the cons of the Leave system.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Responsible for the advertising of posts including:

Receiving Applications Send acknowledgement letters Served as a Scriber during the interview process

Medical Records

Admin Clerk

Duration: 1 September 1993 – 31 December 1993

Retrieve various files requested by clinics, reception, Doctor’s and personnel files.Book the files in and out on the Medical records filing system.Taking all incoming calls and handling queries at front desk.

Ward Clerk

Duration: 1 January 1994 – 31 December 1997

Taking all incoming calls and handling queries.Checking bleeps and convey all messages to Doctor’s and nursing staff.Do the monthly stats for the ward.Complete the register of patients for admissions and discharges. Training of members of personnel.

Admin Clerk (Main Theatre)

Duration: 1 January 1998 – 30 June 2001

Complete the register of all patients scheduled for surgery on a daily basis.Taking all incoming calls and handling queries.Checking bleeps and convey all messages to Doctor’s and nursing staff.Do the monthly stats for Main Theatre.Do the stats for Doctor’s for research purposes.

REFERENCES

St. Bernard Catholic ChurchTel. (021) 674 -3667Mobile no. 072 8054688

Mrs F HultzerTel. (021) 671-2489Mobile no. 078 2465556

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong Communication Skills Human Relations Skills Assertiveness Flexibility in terms of teamwork of leadership roles The ability to relate to a myriad of people Information Seeking Customer insight and focus Achievement orientation Institutional Commitment Development of Ideas Solve problems more efficiently within a limited time frame

LEGISLATION

PSA Act (1994), Public Service Regulations, Code of Conduct, Employment Equity Act, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Probation Policy etc.