Mr L Jackson is applying for a position and provides details about his qualifications and experience. He has over 20 years of experience in various administrative roles in the healthcare and hospitality industries. His experience includes human resources, recruitment and selection, administration, and financial management. He believes he would be a valuable team player and asset to the company due to his strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
1. Mr L Jackson
P.O.Box Clareinch
7740
08 June 2015
APPLICATIONFOR EMPLOYMENT
Dear Sir/ Madam
It iswithmuch excitementand optimismthatIcompile thisletterof application toyou.
Firstand foremostIwouldlike totake thisopportunitytointroduce myself.
I am an individualwithintegrity, ambitious,dependable,confident,self motivated,hardworking,
meticulous, peopleorientated andthrivesonprofessionalismwhich wasclearfromthe satisfactionfrom
my clientele thatIhave dealtwith,inthe past.
I am a client-centredfocusindividual whichisevidentinanyworkingenvironmenttoupholdthe reputation
of the company ingood faith.
I finditchallengingandstimulatingcommunicatingwithamyriadof individualsandbelievethat
communicationandwisdomisthe keyelementstoanysuccessful careerpath.
I considerita privilege workinginateam and believe itisevidenttocomplywiththe groupunanimously
and to worktowardsone commongoal positivelyandtoimprove uponthe department’s reputation.
I trust my excellentcredentialsmeetyourhighstandardsandhave attainedthe knowledge,skills and
expertisetobe challengedtoworkin yourenvironment.
I hope I will be consideredforthe postandI am confidentthatI will be avaluable assetinyourindustry and
add value withinyoursphere of environment.
Yours sincerely
Mr L Jackson
2. PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: P.O.Box Clareinch
7740
Mobile: 084 0718245
E-mail Address: leonjack27@gmail.com
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Surname: Jackson
FirstName: Leon
Date of Birth: 27 May 1970
BEE Status: ColouredMale
Citizenship: SouthAfrican
Language: English/Afrikaans
DriversLicence: Code 08
Health: Excellent
Dependants: None
Criminal Offenses: None
3. EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
National DiplomainHumanResource Management /PublicManagement
Cape Peninsulaof UniversityTechnology/Cape Technichon
Year obtained: 01/12/2000
Certificate forJobEvaluationCourse
Kromme Rhee Trainingcentre
Year obtained: 2009
Certificate of Recommendation (Twodaycabincrew trainingworkshop)
FirstClassTraining(AirlineImage &GroomingTraining)
Year obtained: 28/03/2012
National DiplomainProfessional Cookery
Institute forHospitalityEducationof SouthAfrica(IHESA)
Year obtained: 30/11/2011
National DiplomainPatisserie
Institute forHospitalityEducationof SouthAfrica(IHESA)
Year obtained: 30/06/2011
Matric / SeniorCertificate
BridgetownSeniorSecondarySchool
Year obtained: 01/11/1988
COMPUTER SKILLS PROFICIENCY
MS WORD: Intermediate
MS EXCEL: Intermediate
MS POWERPOINT: Basicknowledge
E-MAIL: Daily
INTERNET SEARCH: Daily
LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Supervisedinternsthatwere placedinmydepartment,thisincludeddelegatingtasksandfollowingupon
them,chairingmeetingsthatinformedourwayforwardincarryingthe tasks that were tobe executedin
due course.
Actedina Principal Human resource officercapacityinthe General service conditions sectionforthe
period01 March 2008 until 30 April 2008.
4. EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
DEPARTMENTOF HEALTH
MITCHELL’S PLAINDISTRICT HOSPITAL
AdministrationClerk
Duration: 24 February2014 –23 May 2014 (ContractExpired)
Verifycompliance withregards toHumanResource policies,PublicService Act,Regulations,
ResolutionsandAgreements.
PerformPersonnelAdministrationtasks.
Rendereffective RecruitmentandSelectionservice.
PerformHumanResource Administrationtasksallocatedbysupervisor.
Filingof HumanResource documents.
BETH RAPHA MINISTRIES
Administrative Assistant
Duration: 17 January2014 – 21 February2014
Managing filesof all clients,ensuringeachfile contains proof of initialpayment,completed
Indemnityform,No-RefundPolicyformandthe Intake Assessmentform.
Managing payments/accountsof all clients,ensuringclientspaytheirmonthlyfee byassigneddue
date and proof of paymentisobtained.
Liaisingbetweenclientsandsponsors/families,helpingtoscheduleconjoints.
Keepinglicence renewal up-to-date withDepartmentof Social Development.
Managing of pettycash, includingweeklypettycashpick-upsfromB&HinMaitland,as well as
bookkeepingof pettycashspendingonaweeklybasis.
Overseeingfoodordering,ensuringclientshave sufficientfoodaswell askeepinginthe weekly
spendingallowance.
Ensuringelectricityispurchasedweekly/asneeded.
Liaisingwithoutside service providersandlegal institutionsinclientcases.
Reportingbackto Executive Committeeonamonthlybasis.
Completingandsubmittingannual applicationforfundingfromvariousorganisations( Lotto,
CommunityChest).
Upkeeponthe processof obtainingfooddonationsfrom shops,restaurants,etcinorderto
subsidence weeklymeal planandhelpsave money.
Took minutesof the monthlyExecutive Committee meetingsandforwardittovariousmembersof
staff.
SYMON’SRESTAURANT
CommisChef (Internship) Duration December2010 – January 2011 (Retrenched)
-Made staff meals.
-Performeddutiesonthe Seafoodsection,Saladsection,Grill sectionandassistedonthe pass.
-checkedthatthe correct amountof stockwas receivedandattached mysignature.
-Assisted the managerwithstocktaking.
-Performedduties atthe scullerysection.
-Made approximately 450springrollsfor functionin alimitedtime frame.
-Made chocolate brownies.
5. JONKERSHUIS RESTAURANT AT GROOT CONSTANTIA
CommisChef (Internship) Duration January2011 – May 2011
Resigned- Reason for leavingwas to focus and complete my studies.
-Assistedthe Stationchefsonthe SeafoodSection,SaladSection,Pass andthe Patisserie Section.
-Platedmilktarts,cakes,lemoncurd etc.
-Made sconesfor breakfast.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITYSAFETY
HR Strategy and Policy Alignment
Human Resource Officer
Duration 24 February2009 – 25 June 2010 (Resignation)
Provide clerical supportwithregardtoH.R.knowledge managementdatabases.
Maintainof EE informationdatabases.
MaintainExitinterview database.
Maintainand manage financial disclosure databaseforSMSand RWOPS of department. Maintainstatistics
interms of annual report,App,HR BusinessPlan,QPRandmonthlyreports.
Labour Relations
Human Resource Officer
Duration 20 October2008 – 23 February2009
Responsible toassistwiththe interactionwithorganisedlabour.
Responsible toprovide administrative andsecretarial support.
Responsible toassistwiththe administrationof labourdisputes,grievances,misconduct.
Responsible forthe collectionandcapturingof the informationdata.
Maintaindatabasesonlabourrelationsmatters.
Provide administrative supportwithregardtotraining.
General Service Conditions
Human Resource Officer
Duration: 1 August 2007 – 19 October 2008
My jobdescriptionentailsAuditingof personal files,Calculatingandpaymentof pro-rataBonus,Leave
Gratuity& Leave Discounting.Overtime,nightshiftandstand-byallowances,garnishee orders,unions,
leave,longservice awards,deductions,dangerallowance,re-settlementcostandauditingof leave.
Capturingof leave,calculationof leave,auditingof leavewithoutpay,leave payout,sendingleave reports
to the Centresandto otherdirectoratesforverification,confirmationof probationreports.
Managementof Injury on duty
Administrationof PILIR
6. Principal Personnel Officer
Duration 01 March 2008 - 30 April 2008
Actedina Principal HumanResource Officercapacityinthe General service conditions section.
Conductedaninformationsessionregarding the New GovernmentalMedical AidScheme,explainingin
detail the prosand consto variousmembersof staff.
VALKENBERG HOSPITAL
SeniorAdmin Clerk
Duration 1 June 2007 - 31 July2007
General Service Conditions
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Responsible forthe advertisingofposts including:
ReceivingApplications
Sendacknowledgementletters
Checkcompilationof ShortList
ConductInterviews
Take Minutesfromthe Interviews
Responsible forthe fillingofposts
Arrange interviewswithapplicantsandpanel members
Issue appointmentletters.
Responsible forSelection:
Draft panel approval andsubmit
SendshortList scores
Checklonglistscores
Compile submissionforapproval of shortlisting
RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
SeniorAdmin Clerk
Duration: Movement1 July2001 - 31 May 2007
General Service Conditions
Administrationof PILIR
Administerthe SPMSand SMS processes
Recordand processGrade Progression dataandprocessPayProgression.
IssuedPayslipsof the differentcomponentstovariousHeadsof Department.
7. Conductedaninformationsession tothe newlyappointednursingstaff explainingthe prosandthe cons of
the Leave system.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Responsible forthe advertisingofposts including:
ReceivingApplications
Sendacknowledgementletters
Servedasa Scriberduringthe interview process
Medical Records
AdminClerk
Duration: 1 September1993 – 31 December1993
Retrieve various filesrequestedbyclinics,reception,Doctor’sandpersonnel files.
Bookthe filesinandouton the Medical recordsfilingsystem.
Takingall incomingcallsandhandlingqueriesatfrontdesk.
Ward Clerk
Duration: 1 January1994 – 31 December1997
Takingall incomingcallsandhandlingqueries.
Checkingbleepsandconveyall messagestoDoctor’sandnursingstaff.
Do the monthlystatsfor the ward.
Complete the registerof patientsforadmissionsanddischarges.
Trainingof membersof personnel.
AdminClerk (MainTheatre)
Duration: 1 January1998 – 30 June 2001
Complete the registerof all patientsscheduledforsurgery ona dailybasis.
Takingall incomingcallsandhandlingqueries.
Checkingbleepsandconveyall messagestoDoctor’sandnursingstaff.
Do the monthlystatsfor Main Theatre.
Do the stats for Doctor’sfor researchpurposes.
8. REFERENCES
St. Bernard CatholicChurch
Tel.(021) 674 -3667
Mobile no. 072 8054688
Mrs F Hultzer
Tel.(021) 671-2489
Mobile no. 078 2465556
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
StrongCommunicationSkills
Human RelationsSkills
Assertiveness
Flexibilityintermsof teamworkof leadershiproles
The abilitytorelate toa myriadof people
InformationSeeking
Customerinsightandfocus
Achievementorientation
InstitutionalCommitment
Developmentof Ideas
Solve problemsmore efficientlywithinalimitedtimeframe
LEGISLATION
PSA Act (1994), PublicService Regulations,Code of Conduct,EmploymentEquityAct,Recruitment
and SelectionPolicy,ProbationPolicyetc.