Athayabonga Gcingca

Results-driven operations and compliance professional with 9+ years of experience across procurement, HR administration, and cross-functional coordination in laboratory science, gaming, and public sector environments. Currently completing a BCom in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (UNISA, 2028), bridging hands-on operational expertise with evidence-based people management frameworks. Known for achieving 100% regulatory compliance, driving 50% reduction in documentation turnaround, and managing multi-stakeholder processes with precision.

Seeking remote or hybrid roles in HR coordination, people operations, or administrative management where operational excellence and a growing IOP foundation directly support organizational effectiveness.

Operations & Procurement Coordinator | Bids Administrator at LECO Africa (Pty) Ltd (2016-04 – Present)

• Tender & Procurement Management: Achieved 100% deadline compliance managing end-to-end bid lifecycle for laboratory consumables and analytical equipment +/- R35 million annually, reduced proposal preparation time by 50% through process redesign and template development.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintained CSD registrations, tax clearance certificates, and statutory documentation in strict alignment with CIDB, B-BBEE, and public sector procurement regulations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Served as primary liaison between Separation Science, SHEQ, HR, and Finance departments, ensuring cohesive and compliant tender submissions.
• Training Coordination: Supervised laboratory interns and facilitated technical workshops; coordinated professional development programmes achieving 100% completion rates.
• Executive Support: Managed complex travel logistics, corporate expense reporting, and calendar coordination for departmental director.
• Systems Administration: Administered SAP systems and SharePoint for asset tracking, document version control, and laboratory management functions.

Compliance & Human Resources Administrator at TCS John Huxley (2015-06 – 2016-01)

• HR & Compliance Support: Streamlined end-to-end recruitment operations including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and new hire onboarding; maintained CCMA records and HR filing systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Managed Gambling Board licence applications (ZT, GLI) and transport permit approvals, ensuring 100% compliance with provincial gaming regulations.
• Employee Engagement: Coordinated year-end events, charity initiatives, and team-building activities; compiled daily production team meeting minutes.

Executive Secretary & Administrative Support at Productivity SA (2012-08 – 2014-07)

• Delivered executive secretarial support to departmental managers: full calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Coordinated high-level meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums with end-to-end logistics including meeting pack preparation and payment requisitions.
• Administered SharePoint databases for client records, contracts, and organisational documentation; maintained version control and data security protocols.
• Managed a switchboard handling 80+ lines alongside full reception operations and procurement of office supplies for Marketing and Organisational Support departments.

Project Administrator at Mission Possible Project (NPO) (2011-02 – 2012-05)

• Coordinated Social Auxiliary Worker teams, scheduled monthly programme activities, and managed project documentation for a pilot initiative under the Open Disclosure Foundation.
• Maintained project budgets, prepared financial requisitions, and submitted quarterly reports to the Department of Social Development.
• Represented branch manager in executive meetings with DSD leadership, ensuring quality service delivery standards were met.

Support Services Counsellor at Open Disclosure Foundation (2010-08 – 2011-01)

• Provided lay counselling services maintaining strict client confidentiality and secure record management.
• Facilitated community awareness workshops and coordinated follow-up sessions; compiled monthly programme outcome reports for the Department of Social Development.

BCom in Industrial & Organisational Psychology – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2022 – 2028)

Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2023 – 2025)

Certificate in Human Resource Administration – INTEC College (2012 – 2014)

Certificate in HR Hiring Skills and Practices – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2011 – 2012)

Psychology Access Programme – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2007 – 2008)

National Senior Certificate in Matric – Intuition College, Durban (2006 – 2006)