Gertman Ndamba

Gender: Male
Date of birth: October 1991
Nationality: South African
Race: African
Languages: English, Xitsonga, IsiZulu, and Sepedi

PERSONAL SUMMARY
An initiative, proactive and self-driven individual with valuable experience and on demand skills in various corporate environment like healthcare services and administration. Skilled in decision making, with the ability to apply the principles of problem-solving skills and good judgement. Adopts a holistic approach to work, develops and encourages innovative solutions. Highly reliable, and able to work independently and as a team. Can work under pressure with a sense of urgency. A fast learner and solution driven.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Data management and electronic filing system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, organized approach to multitasking
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping services
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Excellent time management
• Research and reporting skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Good telephone etiquette
• Ability to multitask and set priorities

WORK EXPERIENCE
PYEI Graduate Intern – Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)                 Jun 2021 – Nov 2021

Duties and responsibilities:

• Working remotely, or when periodically required to report in-person to a HSRC offices.
• Participating in various stages of the research process using the appropriate tools.
• Support the management of the projects and administration functions as allocated by the division.
• Ensuring quality work by following the correct policies, processes, procedures as outlined.
• Managing assets and tools of trade as allocated and provided by the HSRC.
• Strictly adhere to HSRC policies and procedures, and risk management processes.

RIME Administrator – Health and Welfare Seta (HWSETA)                           March 2021 – May 2021

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carried out most ad hoc administrative assistance functions for the RIME division.
• Handled basic office tasks, such as filing, delivering, answering emails and phone calls, and data entry.
• Assisted in planning and implementation of the HWSETA PG Research bursary programme.
• Checked applications and learning programme registrations to ensure requirements match.
• Liaised with stakeholders on outstanding documents necessary for application processing.
• Generated and distributed the student approval lists to SDP for payment processing.
• Compiled reports such as minutes, progress, training, and assessment reports.
• Followed up on programmes behind schedule and made suitable recommendations.
• Prepared samples for audit purposes for previous and current financial years.

Research, M&E Intern – Health and Welfare Seta (HWSETA)                            Nov 2018 – Nov 2019

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
• Managed diaries and organizing meetings and appointments and arranging travel.
• Managed electronic and hard copy document filing systems for applications and others.
• Assisted M&E officers with data validation and analysis thus improve reporting outcome.
• Handling incoming calls and other communications from training providers professionally.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
●     B Psych (Bachelor of Psychology Degree (Hons) – University of Limpopo               2018

●         Matric (Grade 12) Bachelor Pass – Masiza Secondary School                                2010

●         Advanced End-User Computing – Delight Computer Training                                                   2010

Licenses and Certificates

●         HPCSA Registered Counsellor Private Practice/Independent Practice                                      2020

●         TRREE – Introduction to Research Ethics, Ethics Evaluation & Informed Consent                     2021

●         LinkedIn Learning – Certificate in Project Management & Working with angry clients               2020

REFERENCES
Ms Yolande Shean: PYEI Project Manager | HSRC | 072 325 9564 I yshean@hsrc.ac.za

Mr Menzi Mthetwa: Research & Info Manager | HWSETA | 073 172 5235  menzim@hwseta.org.za

Dr Sipho Buthelezi: Former Supervisor | HWSETA | 084 548 6379 I sipho.buthelezi@webmail.co.za