

Cecilia Mwila-Matete | HR & ADMIN MANAGER
Gaborone, Botswana
An experienced, dedicated and highly organized Human Resources professional with 15 years experience and a solid background leading, supervi... Read more
An experienced, dedicated and highly organized Human Resources professional with 15 years experience and a solid background leading, supervising, and managing HR functions. Customer-centric, skilled in building strong relationships, managing change, developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals. Having served as a non-executive director I am adept in working with senior management at providing strategic guidance in talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, legal compliance, conflict resolution, performance management, succession planning ensuring an inclusive positive work atmosphere. Proficient in utilizing a range of HR information systems to optimize organizational outcomes. I hold a degree in Human Resource Management and an MBA. Read less
An experienced, dedicated and highly organized Human Resources professional with 15 years experience and a solid background leading, supervising, and managing HR functions. Customer-centric, skilled in building strong relationships, managing change, developing and implementing strategic HR initiativ... Read more
An experienced, dedicated and highly organized Human Resources professional with 15 years experience and a solid background leading, supervising, and managing HR functions. Customer-centric, skilled in building strong relationships, managing change, developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals. Having served as a non-executive director I am adept in working with senior management at providing strategic guidance in talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, legal compliance, conflict resolution, performance management, succession planning ensuring an inclusive positive work atmosphere. Proficient in utilizing a range of HR information systems to optimize organizational outcomes. I hold a degree in Human Resource Management and an MBA. Read less
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Language Proficiency
- English: Fluent
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Apr 2025 - Apr 2025
Work Experience
Admin & HR Manager
Thunda Group Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
My Responsibilities
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border... Read more
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in line with the overall company strategy and culture.
• Led and managed full recruitment from talent attraction, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborated with a team of four to develop tailored job descriptions for the passenger transport business. • Directed HR generalist functions including employee training and development, performance
Management/staff appraisals, remunerations, reward management, and labour disputes.
• Handled Finance duties such as payroll processing, developing and monitoring/ managing HR budgets and infrastructure, monitoring costs, and performing cost reduction research.
• Introduced a skills-transfer program that improved retention rates and employee motivation by 80%.
• Bridged management and employee relations by timely addressing disputes, grievances and other issues and achieved a 90% win in cases at industrial court.
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Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in... Read more
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in line with the overall company strategy and culture.
• Led and managed full recruitment from talent attraction, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborated with a team of four to develop tailored job descriptions for the passenger transport business. • Directed HR generalist functions including employee training and development, performance
Management/staff appraisals, remunerations, reward management, and labour disputes.
• Handled Finance duties such as payroll processing, developing and monitoring/ managing HR budgets and infrastructure, monitoring costs, and performing cost reduction research.
• Introduced a skills-transfer program that improved retention rates and employee motivation by 80%.
• Bridged management and employee relations by timely addressing disputes, grievances and other issues and achieved a 90% win in cases at industrial court.
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Skills developed in this experience
Conflict Management Teamwork Leadership Skills Strategic Planning Employee Engagement Emotional Intelligence Business Management Human Resources +5 more
15 years 6 months
Oct 2009 - Apr 2025
Oct 2009 - Apr 2025
Botswana
Apr 2025 - Apr 2025
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Educational Experience
MBA HRM
Africa Research University, Zambia
2022-2024
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BBA HRM
University of Africa, Zambia
2022-2024
My Course and Activities
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, orga... Read more
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisationalperformance. Read less
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisa... Read more
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisationalperformance. Read less
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Change Management
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
2010-2012
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Bachelor of education science
University of Botswana, Botswana
1997-2003
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, Botswana
2025-present
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Language Proficiency
- English: Fluent
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Apr 2025 - Apr 2025
Work Experience
Admin & HR Manager
Thunda Group Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
My Responsibilities
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border... Read more
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in line with the overall company strategy and culture.
• Led and managed full recruitment from talent attraction, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborated with a team of four to develop tailored job descriptions for the passenger transport business. • Directed HR generalist functions including employee training and development, performance
Management/staff appraisals, remunerations, reward management, and labour disputes.
• Handled Finance duties such as payroll processing, developing and monitoring/ managing HR budgets and infrastructure, monitoring costs, and performing cost reduction research.
• Introduced a skills-transfer program that improved retention rates and employee motivation by 80%.
• Bridged management and employee relations by timely addressing disputes, grievances and other issues and achieved a 90% win in cases at industrial court.
Read less
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in... Read more
Admin & HR Manager
• Provision of HR support and advice to management and employees nationally and to cross-border offices through HR metrics.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and clear procedures in line with the overall company strategy and culture.
• Led and managed full recruitment from talent attraction, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborated with a team of four to develop tailored job descriptions for the passenger transport business. • Directed HR generalist functions including employee training and development, performance
Management/staff appraisals, remunerations, reward management, and labour disputes.
• Handled Finance duties such as payroll processing, developing and monitoring/ managing HR budgets and infrastructure, monitoring costs, and performing cost reduction research.
• Introduced a skills-transfer program that improved retention rates and employee motivation by 80%.
• Bridged management and employee relations by timely addressing disputes, grievances and other issues and achieved a 90% win in cases at industrial court.
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Skills developed in this experience
Conflict Management Teamwork Leadership Skills Strategic Planning Employee Engagement Emotional Intelligence Business Management Human Resources +5 more
15 years 6 months
Oct 2009 - Apr 2025
Oct 2009 - Apr 2025
Botswana
Apr 2025 - Apr 2025
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Educational Experience
MBA HRM
Africa Research University, Zambia
2022-2024
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BBA HRM
University of Africa, Zambia
2022-2024
My Course and Activities
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, orga... Read more
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisationalperformance. Read less
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisa... Read more
Relevant Coursework: workplace relations, labour law, team building, training management, conflict management, organisationaleffectiveness.
Capstone project: Assessing the effect of talent management practices onorganisationalperformance. Read less
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Change Management
Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
2010-2012
Read less
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Bachelor of education science
University of Botswana, Botswana
1997-2003
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, Botswana
2025-present
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Skills I Possess
Management Acquired from the course "Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management"
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acquired from the course "Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management"
Diversity Acquired from the course "Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management"
Human Resource Management Acquired from the course "Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management"
Employee Engagement Acquired from the course "Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management"
Human Resources Acquired from the course "Lean Six Sigma Tools: Optimizing HR Processes"
Quality Management Acquired from the course "Lean Six Sigma Tools: Optimizing HR Processes"
Six Sigma Acquired from the course "Lean Six Sigma Tools: Optimizing HR Processes"
Data Analysis Acquired from the course "Lean Six Sigma Tools: Optimizing HR Processes"
Lean Acquired from the course "Lean Six Sigma Tools: Optimizing HR Processes"
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Favourite Books
48 Laws of Power by Robert Gre...48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
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Favourite Movies
The Lord of the Rings, Shaka Z...The Lord of the Rings, Shaka Zulu
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Interests & Hobbies
Playing chess, Reading, Travel...Playing chess, Reading, Travelling
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Sports & Teams
Wrestling Chess
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