Zukelwa Goniwe

HR Graduate with a strong foundation in human resources management, including recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development. Recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Human Resource Management. Eager to apply my academic knowledge and passion for fostering positive workplace cultures in a dynamic HR role. Detail-oriented, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Human Resource Management Graduate Intern - Stellenbosch Hospital

(2025-06 - 2026-03)

• Implement new registers
• Capture CW26 applications on a database for record purposes and send the copies to HRD
• Create personnel files for new appointees
• Distribute pay slips to the various departments
• Distribute pay sheets to the various Pay Masters for signatures well before prior pay date
• Create online assessment/questionnaire on Microsoft Form for prelim processes
• Capture shortlisted personnel data on RS9
• Check and sign off as receipt of incoming leave applications from various components leave registers
• Check for correct completion of leave application before capturing
• Audit leave files for service terminations and transfers before the last working date
• Make copies of COIDA/WCA documents and place them in WCA folder
• Fill in the department
• Invigilate shortlisted candidates when writing practical tests
• Phone shortlisted candidates for scheduled interviews and send job invitations/confirmations via emails
• Print and download CVs for shortlisting process
• Draft interview schedule and act as HR Scribe during scheduled interviews
• Assist with motivation process after interviews and panel nomination of successful applicants
• Liaise with other institutions for transfers within the Department

HR & Payroll Assistant - Dew Crisp

(2019-04 - 2024-04)

• Maintain records of employee data in both physical and database formats, ensuring all employment requirements are met
• File and scan employee documentation to promote a paperless environment
• Ensure Pension fund and Provident fund documentation is up to date
• Ensure that all HR Administration for New Engagements & Exiting employees is completed timeously and well maintained for record purposes (Onboarding process, termination checklist, Completing UI19 Forms & Salary Schedules)
• Liaise with the operations team on the recruitment needs
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
• Liaise with Compsol Employees with regards to IOD's Reports
• Check that hours worked by employees are properly authorized by relevant Dept Head timeously
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing information accurately
• Obtain overtime approvals
• Collect and summarize timekeeping information
• Monitor time & attendance system (ERS Biometrics)
• Compile leave report for Operations Manager
• Ensure payslips are printed, stamped and bound per group and issued timeously
• Ensure leave forms are correct and captured
• Enroll/Register new employee's fingerprints on ERS verification software
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping confidential information
• Handle Employment Verification Calls

Admin Assistant - Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre (SCORE)

(2016-04 - 2017-12)

• Operate Client front desk (Interact with visitors)
• Run and manage reception area daily
• Facilitate registration for all programmes
• Design Letters (Internal & external communication)
• Develop and manage an up to date filing system
• Handle and schedule all appointments
• Receive and Distribute E-mails, faxes and post
• Photocopy and Scan documents
• Manage telephone enquiries
• Type minutes of the staff meeting, monthly Reports and Notices
• Order Stationery for office use
• Process Staff Requisition and Financial Reports
• Assist in organizing Events and tournaments
• Capture books on Library system (Libwin)
• Interact with children (Art & Craft)

Bcom - Human Resource Management - Regent Business School (2021 - 2024)

Diploma - Management Assistant - Boland College (2014 - 2015)

Matric - Grade 12 - Lukhanyo High School (2008 - 2012)