Kasakula Thelma Lukwesa
Lusaka
Summary
Proven HR professional with a track record of enhancing employee onboarding and records management at Zambia Airport Corporation Limited. Excelled in project management and problem-solving, significantly improving compliance and operational efficiency. Skilled in multitasking and office administration, adept at driving projects to completion with a keen focus on budgeting and reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR ASSISTANT
Zambia Airport Corporation Limited
Lusaka
11.2024 - Current
- Verified previous employers and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.
- Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Conducted background checks and employment verifications for potential hires.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Conducted job applicant background checks in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Prepared materials and reports for compliance audits.
- Managed employee onboarding program for new hires ensuring completion of all required documents.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
HR ADMIN OFFICER
Moxico Resources
Lusaka
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Scheduled job interviews and contacted candidates as required
- Gathered payroll data e.g bank accounts and working days
- Published and removed job adverts
- Updated internal databases with new hire information
- Responded to employee questions about benefits
- Created and distributed guidelines and FAQs documents about company policies
- Prepared reports and presentations on HR-related metrics like total number of hires by department
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Mimbula Minerals
Chingola
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed office supply stocks and placed orders
- Prepared regular reports on expenses and office budgets
- Maintained and updated company PPE databases as PPE controller
- Organized a filing system for important and confidential company documents
- Answered queries from employees and clients pertaining to procurement deliveries
- Acted as assistant procurement officer in charge of receiving orders and making inventories in collaboration with the stores personnel
- Updated office policies as needed
- Maintained a company calendar and scheduled appointments
- Distributed and stored correspondences e.g letters, emails and packages
- Prepared reports with statistical data as required
- Arranged travel and accommodation for staff
- Scheduled in-house and external events
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Section One Protection Services
Johannesburg
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Protected facilities and monitored security systems such as CCTV set-ups
- Documented daily activities and provided monthly summaries of activity logs, incident reports and other control room activities
- Logged calls into call tracker
ASSISTANT OFFICE CLERK
Lubambe Mining Plc
Chililabombwe
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Organized office and assisted associates in ways that optimized procedures
- Sorted and distributed communications in a timely manner
- Created and updated records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
- Scheduled and planned meetings and appointments
- Monitored levels of supplies and handled shortages
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Edenberg
Kitwe, Zambia11.2024
Certificate - Project Management Certificate (Short Course)
Chain Research Organization And Consultancy
Lusaka, Zambia09.2023
Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
Handsworth Institute
Ndola, ZambiaSkills
- Project Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Office administration
- Budgeting
- Reporting
- Interview scheduling
- File maintenance
- Human resources records
- Background checks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR ASSISTANT
Zambia Airport Corporation Limited
11.2024 - Current
HR ADMIN OFFICER
Moxico Resources
02.2023 - 06.2023
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Mimbula Minerals
06.2019 - 01.2023
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR
Section One Protection Services
10.2016 - 03.2019
ASSISTANT OFFICE CLERK
Lubambe Mining Plc
01.2010 - 11.2013
BBA - Business Administration
University of Edenberg
Certificate - Project Management Certificate (Short Course)
Chain Research Organization And Consultancy
Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
Handsworth Institute
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