Asmita Pillay

Results-driven Industrial Psychology graduate currently managing core operations, tendering, safety compliance, and HR functions at a technical land survey firm servicing major utility accounts. Combines strong analytical and psychological insights with practical business management to streamline processes and elevate workplace safety. Looking to contribute operational and strategic leadership.

Manager at Accurate Surveys CC (2012-01 – Present)

• SHEQ Compliance & Health & Safety Management: Direct occupational health and safety protocols to guarantee full adherence to statutory SHEQ requirements, legal frameworks, and client-specific safety standards for field and office staff.
• Managed end-to-end staff administration and workforce planning, implementing retention strategies that fostered strong employee relations and reduced staff turnover.
• Oversaw daily management functions in a specialist topographical and engineering survey environment, ensuring project deliverables met safety standards and adhered to commercial agreements.
• Led preparation and submission of high-value commercial tender documentation for major utility projects, including Eskom powerline survey tenders, enhancing competitive positioning.

Lecturer at Boston City Campus (2004-05 – 2011-12)

• Academic Lecturing & Course Facilitation: Delivered engaging tertiary-level lectures across Business Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, and Industrial Psychology at Boston.
• Inclusive & Cross-Cultural Instruction: Adapted teaching methodologies and simplified complex business concepts to support a diverse student body, including international students and non-native English speakers (such as French-speaking African scholars).
• Facilitated targeted revision workshops and individual consultations to enhance academic literacy, deepen course understanding, and increase student pass rates across various disciplines.
• Designed and evaluated modular tests, assignments, and final examinations to uphold academic standards and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
• Oversaw course progress tracking, attendance monitoring, and performance evaluations to support diverse student cohorts effectively.

Lecturer at Meyer Education Group (2003-01 – 2004-03)

• Lecturing & Subject Mastery: Delivered engaging, syllabus-aligned lectures in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, and Industrial Psychology to tertiary students pursuing UNISA qualifications.
• Translated complex theories in organizational behavior, macroeconomic concepts, and labor relations into practical applications, enriching students' understanding of real-world scenarios.
• Designed and graded modular tests and mock examinations, providing constructive feedback that enhanced student academic performance and exam readiness.
• Academic Support & Mentorship: Conducted targeted tutorial sessions and one-on-one academic consultations to assist students with challenging coursework assignment preparation, and exam techniques.
• Maintained comprehensive academic records and tracked student progress, ensuring effective operational delivery across multiple business discipline modules.

Cash office clerk at Makro Springfield (1998-01 – 2002-12)

Handled, reconciled, and processed large-scale daily cash receipts from store cashiers, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict balance controls. Prepared, audited, and organized cash shipments for CIT bank collections, adhering to stringent financial and security protocols. Enforced safety and security procedures in cash office to minimize variance and safeguard store assets.

Financial Reconciliation: Perform daily drawer audits, track cash flow discrepancies, and maintain comprehensive transactional documentation for audit readiness.

• Streamlined cash handling processes to increase efficiency in daily tasks.
• Managed cash transactions by using an advanced point-of-sale system.
• Completed additional administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and faxing as required, ensuring seamless operation within the office space.

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology – University of South Africa (1999-05 – 2009-06)