Rosalia Nahambo Kandonga
Oshakati , Oshana
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, enhancing operational efficiency and staff performance. Excelled in human resources management and organizational leadership, significantly improving team productivity and compliance. Expert in administrative skills and confidentiality, adept at steering high-stakes projects to successful completion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administrative Officer
Oshikoto Regional Council
Olukonda, Namibia
01.2025 - Current
- Performed general clerical work such as photocopying, faxing, scanning documents.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Supervised a team of administrative assistants in their daily tasks.
- Handled confidential information in an appropriate manner according to company policy.
- Compiled reports on financial performance, operational progress, and other metrics.
- Prepared weekly and monthly status reports for senior management review.
- Assisted in budget preparation and expense management activities.
Chief Administrative Officer
Ministry of Home Affairs,Immigration , Safety and Security
Omuthiya, Namibia
02.2016 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and practices to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Identified training needs among employees; organized seminars or workshops as required.
- Organized and coordinated administrative activities such as board meetings, staff meetings, budgeting, financial management, personnel management, recordkeeping, and compliance with applicable laws.
- Supervised administrative staff to ensure tasks were completed accurately and efficiently according to established timelines.
- Identify staff needs/resources, identify training needs for staff members, and submit a training proposal.
- Responsible for compiling daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics and reports.
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff.
- Fleet management.
- Administrate stock control (ordering and procuring of goods).
Senior Administrative Officer
Oshikoto Regional Council
Oshivelo, Namibia
05.2013 - 01.2016
- To supervise, coach, and mentor staff members in the constituency office.
- Provide budgetary inputs for the constituency.
- Identify and ensure staffing needs.
- Responsible for minute-taking at settlement meetings.
- Supervision and coordination of the section's activities.
- Coordinate community development and monitor project progress.
- Implement relevant policies, rules, and regulations.
- Responsible for compiling the monthly report.
- Responsible for updating the settlement inventory register.
Human Resources Practitioner
Ministry of Helth and Social Services
Outapi, Namibia
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Maintained employee records such as contact information, attendance records, performance reviews and termination documents.
- Collaborated with various departments in the organization to identify staffing needs.
- Developed, implemented and maintained recruitment policies and procedures.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees about benefits or other HR related issues.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new employees to ensure understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports related to personnel activities including hiring, terminations, transfers and promotions.
- Dealing with misconduct and disciplinary hearing
- Organized job fairs or career events as part of recruitment efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek10-2012
High School Diploma -
Oluno Secondary School
Ondangwa11-2002
Skills
- Human resources management
- Organizational leadership
- Customer service
- Records management
- Confidentiality
- Administrative skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
- Supervisory skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Performance management
- Procurement and requisition skills
Accomplishments
Certificate of appreciation ( excellent performance in Administration) 2014.
Certification
Customer Services - 2008
Microsoft package - 2009
Industrial Relation,Induction and Presentation skills - 2009
Human Resource Development - 2010
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Administrative Officer
Oshikoto Regional Council
01.2025 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
Ministry of Home Affairs,Immigration , Safety and Security
02.2016 - 12.2023
Senior Administrative Officer
Oshikoto Regional Council
05.2013 - 01.2016
Human Resources Practitioner
Ministry of Helth and Social Services
08.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Polytechnic of Namibia
High School Diploma -
Oluno Secondary School
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