Velma Johnstone

Experienced and personable administrative professional with a warm, positive approach and a strong background in office support and coordination. Known for being dependable, organised, and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to work well with people and keep things running smoothly. Takes pride in supporting teams, building good working relationships, and creating a welcoming and professional environment.

Senior Administrative Officer at The Department of Infrastructure, WC Gov (2008-01 – Present)

17 Years' Junior Management experience, predominately within the Public-Sector Environment. 19 Years' Private Sector experience.

• Land & Asset Management – Land Planning and Disposal
• Normalisation & Regularisation of Properties
• Pre-Sales
• Pre-Emptive Right Waivers
• Application for Title Deeds from Deeds Office, State Attorney
• Assisted with the creation of the PER Workbook (on-line data capture for applications of waivers)
• Assisted with the procurement/appointment of consultants
• Assisted project co-coordinators with the administration regarding various land release projects
• Assisted with devolvement of State land to Municipalities
• Attended to queries from public/officials/auditors
• Attended information sessions and meetings regarding LAA (Land Availability Agreement)
• Attended PSLDC (Provincial State Land Disposal Committee) monthly meetings
• Compiled LAA (Land Availability Agreements) reports for Director, Chief Director and HOD
• Compile month-end task reports
• Compile monthly reports for waivers of Pre-Emptive Rights
• Compiled monthly reports for Transfer/Devolution of properties
• Compiled various legal applications regarding transfers
• Drafting of submissions, approvals, memo's, minutes and letters
• Involved in the Planning/Development of 19 GAP Housing Projects

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration – University of the Western Cape (2021-05)

Certificate in Woman in Management – University of Stellenbosch (2019-09)

Certificate in Performance Management – Western Cape Provincial Training Institute (2012-03)

Certificate in Project Management Course – Western Cape Provincial Training Institute (2010-03)

Certificate in Junior Management Development – Western Cape Provincial Training Institute (2013-06)

Certificate in Events Management – Western Cape Provincial Training Institute (2014-11)

Certificate in Public Policy Analysis – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2014-11)

Certificate in Progressive Discipline for Managers/Supervisors – Western Cape Government (2013-09)

Certificate in Promotion of Access to Information – Department of Local Government & Housing (2010-02)

Certificate in Presentation Skills – PriceWaterHouseCoopers (2009-12)

Certificate in Business Writing Skills – Work Skills Resources (2008-04)

Certificate in Stress Management – Cape Administration Academy (2007-11)