Ayanda Magwa
@ayandamagwa
I am an experienced HR professional focused on recruitment and inclusion.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in human resources management, having served as Acting HR Business Partner and Acting HR Process Administrator at the University of the Free State.
I specialize in recruitment, employee relations, diversity and inclusion management, and HR process administration. I am proficient in PeopleSoft HR and Financials, MS Office (advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), MS Teams and ImageNow, and I regularly ensure data integrity and compliance.
I hold a Bachelor of Social Sciences and am pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law; I seek opportunities to align HR strategies with business goals and to advance inclusive workplace practices that improve organizational effectiveness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
USActing HR Business Partner
University of the Free State
Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)
Acted as HR Business Partner on a contract, leading recruitment, employee relations, and PeopleSoft HR processes across faculties and support departments. Ensured timely job profile uploads, offer preparation, and adherence to service level agreements to maintain HR service delivery.
USActing HR Process Administrator
University of the Free State
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Managed recruitment administration and PeopleSoft HR transactions, including travel and accommodation arrangements, appointment processing, and study and medical scheme administration. Ensured data integrity, processed purchase orders and invoices, and supported HR Business Partner to align HR delivery with organizational objectives.
Intern (HR)
University of the Free State
Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Provided HR administrative support on PeopleSoft by capturing appointments, leave, and study benefits, processing UIF and leave without pay forms, and handling client enquiries. Maintained records, ensured data integrity, and supported HR quality assurance and service delivery.
USIntern (Principal's Office)
University of the Free State
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
Managed the principal's diary, scheduled meetings and training, and coordinated travel, venues, and bookings. Maintained employee records, provided clerical support, and ensured data protection compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USUniversity of the Free State
Postgraduate Diploma, Labour Law
Pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law at the University of the Free State.
USUniversity of the Free State
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Bachelor of Social Sciences focused on Psychology and Sociology at the University of the Free State.
USUniversity of the Free State
Higher Certificate, Humanities, Communication Studies, Sociology
Higher Certificate in Humanities with concentrations in Communication Studies and Sociology at the University of the Free State.
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South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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