Bronwyn Taljaard

With over 30 years of experience as an office administrator, I have adeptly managed meetings within the higher education and corporate realms. I am currently a Senior Committee Coordinator at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). At Wits, my role entails meticulous management and upkeep of meeting data for the institution’s Senior Executive Team and other key governance bodies.

I excel in adhering to stringent deadlines while maintaining an exceptional level of administration, attention to detail, communication, interpersonal finesse, and organisational acumen. Recognising the utmost importance of confidentiality in meeting management, I prioritise safeguarding sensitive information as an integral aspect of my responsibilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel, I consistently deliver high-quality reports tailored to the governance structures at Wits.

I am poised to bring my administrative and organisational abilities to the esteemed professional and support services expected by the President, Dean, and Executive Team of the Royal College of Surgeons. Confident in my ability to meet and exceed the high standards demanded in this role, I am eager to contribute my expertise to your esteemed institution.

Senior Committee Coordinator: Council Secretariat - Wits University

(2017-06)

• Efficient and effective committee administration, including coordinating and facilitating the work of committees that form part of the University's governance, management, and administrative/operational structures.
• Ensuring effective governance and compliance with associated regulations for the committees and structures of the University.
• Managing and administering the University Rules, including reviewing different categories of Rules, new policies, and maintaining directories for the various categories of Rules.
• Managing and administering the Wits Governance Portal, a repository of information related to the University's governing and management frameworks, including its maintenance.
• Providing oversight to other Committee Coordinators and/or consultants on work related to the standing and joint committees of the Senate and Council, produced within the University Secretariat.

Administrator at ‘STEM in Action’ (short-term contract) - PE Technikon/Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

(2016-08 - 2017-05)

Accounts and general administration - David Lord Livestock

(2012-07 - 2016-06)

Committee Coordinator – Senate Committees - University of Johannesburg

(2008-04 - 2012-03)

Senior Administrator – Council - National Heritage Council

(2005-06 - 2008-02)

IELTS Coordinator and tester - IDP Australia

(2004-01 - 2004-12)

Office closed after one year of operation.

Secretariat Services Practitioner – Board - ETDP-SETA

(2001-11 - 2003-12)

Senior Faculty Officer - Nelson Mandela University

(1993-01 - 2001-10)

Section Head: Student Administration - Nelson Mandela University

(1988-12 - 1992-12)

Senior Computer Operator - Nelson Mandela University

(1986-10 - 1988-11)

Bachelor of Arts (With Distinction) - Wits University (2020 - 2023)