JACOBA MARINA ALEXANDRINA GURIRAS
Walvis Bay, Erongo
Summary
Experienced Human Resource Assistant with a strong background in recruitment and employee relations. Coordinated polling official appointments to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in maintaining HR documentation and ensuring policy compliance while supporting team effectiveness.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Assistant
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Windhoek
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Appointed on a fixed-term contract to support Human Resource operations during the Regional and Local Authority Elections.
- Facilitated recruitment processes by shortlisting, appointing, and deploying polling officials to meet operational needs.
- Coordinated staffing requirements between regional offices and headquarters to ensure efficient electoral operations.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date personnel records and HR documentation.
- Ensured adherence to ECN policies, procedures, and strict electoral timelines.
- Delivered administrative and clerical support to Human Resources unit, enhancing workflow and documentation management.
HR Intern
Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relation and Employment Creation
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Completing HOSSM applications for staff members
- Completing cover letter
- Acknowledging applications for employment
- Preliminary shortlisting
- Issuing advice for appointment, salary increments, overpayment and other deductions to salary office
- Issuing advice for appointment, salary increments, overpayment and other deductions to salary office
- Executed human resources administrative tasks to support team operations.
- Received sponsorship from MTC to support professional development.
- Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to achieving team objectives.
HR Intern
Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Coordinated recruitment and selection processes to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates
- Human Resource Administration that includes record keeping
- Managed scheduling of application forms to streamline recruitment workflow
- Completed documentation for employee records
- Addressed general enquiries to provide support and information to applicants
- Adapted quickly to new tasks and responsibilities
- Collaborated effectively with team members on projects
Education
Bachelor - Human Resource Management Honours
International University of Management
Windhoek 01.2020 - 02.2020
Honours Degree - Human Resources Management and Development
International University of Management
Grade 12 -
Da Palm
Otjibingwe, Namibia 01.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
- Recruitment
- New hire orientation
- Human resources support
- HR policies
- Employee relations
- Conflict management
- Office administration
- Document processing
- Data management
- Computer literacy
- Administrative skills
- Communication management
Languages
English
Elementary
A2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
LANGUAGES
English Intermediate, Afrikaans Advanced
Timeline
Human Resource Assistant
Electoral Commission of Namibia
06.2025 - 02.2026
Bachelor - Human Resource Management Honours
International University of Management
01.2020 - 02.2020
HR Intern
Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relation and Employment Creation
07.2019 - 08.2019
HR Intern
Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare
08.2018 - 11.2018
Grade 12 -
Da Palm
01.2012 - 01.2014
Honours Degree - Human Resources Management and Development
International University of Management