Team

Position

Accountant

Responsibilities

I prepare the monthly management reports, manage the creditors and debtors, administer the payroll and all the other associated financial tasks and responsibilities.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

October 2012

Qualifications?

I have a BA Degree (Psychology & Philosophy), and am currently third year B.Com. (Management & Financial Accounting).

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was an accountant at an attorneys firm in Somerset West.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy when financial reports and information are used by management to assist in the decision making and growth of the business. I enjoy building relationships with our suppliers and customers and also with my colleagues.

Position

Consulting Psychometrist

Responsibilities

My core responsibilities entail psychometric testing and assessments for selection, promotion, and personal development. My other duties are business development and key accounts management as well as organisational development which include a wide range of activities, job profiling, performance management and research.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

July 2014

Qualifications?

Honours Industrial Psychology (Cum Laude)

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I worked for an NGO as a Senior Research and Assessment officer and completed my Internship part time at EDCON while working there. I thereafter went into private practice which provided me with an opportunity to enhance my experience in assessment administration, report writing and feedback as well as other HR functions.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

As a Psychometrist I enjoy analysing and figuring out the characters, surroundings and events connected with a person. It also allows for me to interact with people on an individual level and put them at ease during assessment process which some consider a “daunting” experience. I also enjoy being able to empower people to always do their best and to see psychometric assessments has a way of aiding their development and providing them with an opportunity to reach their full potential.

How do you intend to make Work Dynamics' clients feel special?

I intend on following a very client centred approach by developing solutions that best meets a client’s needs. By taking the time to establish rapport with a client and understanding their needs would provide an opportunity to develop strategic relationships while dealing with immediate concerns. Overall, I endeavour to provide a service embodying professionalism, quality and integrity.

...also known as Bridge, Breggy or Bre

Position

Administration Secretary

Responsibilities

I manage the switchboard function, filing and archiving. I am also responsible for travel bookings and allocate purchase orders to regional offices. I create disbursement worksheets and do debt collecting.
 

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 2008

Qualifications?

Conveyancing Paralegal

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Refunds Cashier and Educarer

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Being in touch with such diverse people and personalities.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

I answer each call in a welcoming manner and handle each enquiry on merit.

Position:

Consulting Psychologist

Responsibilities:

My core responsibilities entail a focus on Organisational Development (OD) and psychometric testing and assessments for selection, promotion, and personal development. My other duties include tailored leadership and team development initiatives. Spanning a vast dimension of initiatives aimed at change and resilience management, my responsibilities include a wide range of activities, remuneration consulting, benchmarking, and research.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

November 2013

Qualifications:

M Phil Industrial Psychology (Cum Laude)

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I completed my Internship at MultiChoice and thereafter joined the Employee Relations team, where I gained experience in applying human resource principles to the corporate environment.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

As an Industrial Psychologist it allows for me to interact with people on an individual, group and organisational level and to apply the principles of psychology in order to enable growth and development. In today's dynamic work environment where change and the "war for talent" are predominant features, I find it both challenging and rewarding to equip people with the tools necessary to function at an optimal level and with efficiency and effectiveness. I enjoy being able to empower people to strive towards their best and to contribute towards the success of individuals and thus organisations.

How do I intend to make Work Dynamics' clients feel special?

I intend providing an extraordinary service to the clients of Work Dynamics through developing positive relationships, taking the time to understand their needs and staying up-to-date with market trends. By offering tailor-made solutions, I will enable them to achieve their strategic objectives. I aim to add value to such clients by being passionate in what I do, and by engaging with diverse groups of people. Most importantly, I will provide a service that is consistent with the core values of Work Dynamics, acting with integrity and professionalism.

Position

Managing Director

Responsibilities

Managing the company, and consulting in all areas of the business

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 1993

Qualifications?

M.Com. (Personnel Management) (Cum Laude) and MBA

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Regional Manager for a subsidiary company of Naspers, Group Staff Procurement Manager for Naspers, Assistant Director Personnel Systems Development with DPSA, Senior State Administration Officer with the DPSA

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The variety of challenges that consulting poses and identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities.

Position

Consulting Psychologist

Responsibilities

My fields of expertise are Organisational Development (OD) and Remuneration consulting. In terms of OD, I focus on organisational change; organisational culture and climate studies; performance management, and customised team development interventions. Remuneration consulting includes job grading and job evaluation, general staff and top executive remuneration benchmarking; customised remuneration research, and selling of P E Corporate Services Salary Surveys. Ad hoc activities include psychometric evaluations and report writing for various purposes including recruitment and selection; promotions and personal development.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

July 2010

Qualifications?

M.A. Psychology; M.A. Occupational Psychology; MBA (UK)

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Psychologist (South African Police Service); Training centre manager (UK), Operations Manager (UK), Therapist, Internal Recruitment Consultant (Reed Global - UK)

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Networking and interacting with clients. Providing personalised and creative services.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

Through the personal interaction I have with clients. Prompt responses and my flexibility in addressing their needs and requirements. I always do follow-up calls after completion of projects to make sure that they are 100% satisfied with our services delivery.

What qualifications do you have? Where did you study?

M.Com. (Cum Laude) (Organisational Psychology), University of Stellenbosch

Your expertise?

I have provided consulting psychology services to various organisations across industries over the past nine years, building expertise in assessment, return on learning investments, organisational development and design, human resource management as well as deep seated behavioural change through facilitated interventions.

What made you decide on the HR industry as a career?

I naturally enjoy the challenges of understanding people dynamics within organisations and find it intrinsically satisfying to help others. This could include:

• Assisting at individual level to identify that which gives them satisfaction in their work and to continue to stretch themselves to meet their full potential.
• Improving team functioning by enhancing working relationships between team members.
• Or at an organisational level, by working with clients on design and selection decisions.

What will you be doing at Work Dynamics?

I will be nationally responsible for Performance Management, Organisational Development and the regional management of the Cape Town office. I will also assist in the management of the Cape Town Assessment Centre. I have a natural interest in Safety Culture which I will also continue to pursue on behalf of Word Dynamics. Further, I will also be serving as a member of the Executive Management Committee of Work Dynamics.

After an assignment, what is it that you hope you've left behind with your clients?

As organisational psychologists we have different insights to organisational functioning and bring a fresh eye to client situations.

I try to share these insights in a way that makes sense to organisational members with the intention of them developing a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within their specific context from a people management point of view. It is important that they continue to achieve their strategic growth whilst balancing the needs of their people.

In other words, I hope clients will feel that I have developed a sound understanding of their company and context, and that they can turn to Work Dynamics for well-founded advice that not only serves to tackle the immediate challenges whilst keeping the best interest of all parties at heart, but that also considers how to achieve the organisation's long-term goals.

What do you think Work Dynamics clients will enjoy about you?

I really enjoy the work that I do and find the challenges stimulating and challenging, so clients tend to enjoy my level of energy and commitment to their needs. They feel a sense of relief having a partner to help them through often difficult and complex people related situations.

Clients are likely to experience my approach as open-minded and investigative as I seek to tailor solutions to client's particular needs and ensure solutions can be practically implemented. I often think of unusual solutions and try to include a bit of light-heartedness into pressurised situations to help others cope better.

I have a direct and open communication style and tend to easily build trusting relationships with clients because I make an effort to explain my reasoning and boundaries when taking a decision that may be counter to the initial request.

Position

Junior Consulting Psychometrist

Responsibilities

I am responsible for the administration and scoring of assessments, report writing and giving feedback on the results of assessments.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

June 2013

Qualifications?

B.Com. Human Resource Management, University of Pretoria
B.Com. (Hons) Industrial Psychology, Stellenbosch Psychometrist Independent Practice

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Psychometrist (Karin Trollip Private Practice), Intern Psychometrist (Psychometric Psychological Capital)

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I am a young, dedicated professional who is passionate about psychometric assessments. I love connecting with new and diverse people, analysing them and getting to know their abilities, as well as gaining a better understanding of their behaviour. I enjoy using the results obtained from assessments in helping individuals and organisations make informed decisions about their human capital.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

Treating the client as an individual, making them feel important and informed about the processes and results

...also known as Jono

Position

Sales and Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

My primary concern is to position the Work Dynamics brand as Organisational Psychology experts in the public and private sectors and to provide sales and marketing support on a national basis to our consultants in order to drive sustainable growth across all service lines. I am responsible for digital marketing (website, social media, targeted campaigns, etc.), promotions/conferencing, sales support, marketing of various training courses, brand management, customer relationship management and remuneration survey sales in the Western and Eastern Cape regions.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

May 2011

Qualifications?

N3 - Business Administration, Certificate in Labour Relations & Recruitment, APSO member

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Senior executive recruitment consultant, Recruitment manager/Team leader, Credit control manager

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Adding value to my client base and networking or prospecting for new relationships.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

Open and consistent communication - I always take the time to explain the process, I regularly report back on progress and strive to ensure that my clients are satisfied. I also focus on the small and fine details that most people forget and offer a positive, energetic approach when engaging with clients or my colleagues.

When did you start at Work Dynamics and what is your portfolio?

January 2012.

Personal Assistant and Office Supervisor

What are your qualifications?

B.Com. Accounting, however I do plan to further my studies in Industrial Psychology.

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I speculated with low cost housing and did some marketing for PE Corporate Services.

What excites you about the job?

Learning about a new field, which I have always been interested in and working with a dynamic professional team of people. I really enjoy the warm and caring interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

I am the personal assistant of the executive consulting psychologist responsible for the Gauteng region. I am also office supervisor for the Pretoria Office and responsible for logistic and administrative support to the professional staff.

Position

Junior Consulting Psychometrist

Responsibilities

I am responsible for the administration and scoring of assessments as well as report writing and giving feedback on the results of assessments.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

May 2013

Qualifications?

B.Com. (Hons) Industrial Psychology, Stellenbosch

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Psychometrist (Nomologic), Psychometrist (Francois van der Bank Private Practice), Intern Psychometrist (Work Dynamics)

What do you enjoy most about your job?

To analyse people and gain a better understanding of people and their behaviour through psychometric assessments. I enjoy using the information gained from assessments to guide individuals, groups and organisation to understand and make informed and appropriate decisions.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

I always try to treat clients with respect and adopting a friendly however professional attitude.

Position

Assessment Centre Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

I provide administrative support to the Western Cape Assessment Centre. This includes scheduling and scoring of assessments regionally as well as providing support and sharing my knowledge amongst my colleagues.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

I started in December 2009

Qualifications?

I have completed my BComm Psych (Industrial Psychology), University of Stellenbosch 2008

And my BComm Hons Psych (Industrial Psychology), University of Stellenbosch 2009

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was a full time student and was employed on part time basis whilst completing my studies

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Ensuring that the day to day activities of the assessment centre run smoothly and that we achieve our goals and operational standards.

I enjoy building close relationships with our clients, both internal and external.

I am passionate about psychometric/competency assessments and thus enjoy sharing my knowledge and discussing the latest trends and technological advances/new tools.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

By treating the client and candidate as an individual, making them feel important and informed about the processes and results.

I strive to make them feel that they are our only client and try to communicate how important they are to our organisation.

Position

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Responsibilities

I am responsible for the management of sales /tender administration for the Cape Town office as well as coordinating this function on a national basis via our regional offices. This includes providing marketing support to all the regions, assisting the business in achieving its strategic objectives. I am also responsible for all sales and marketing administration including events.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

03 June 2014

Qualifications?

Matric with + 10years relevant training, experience and skills

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Being successful in tender applications, interaction with internal and external customers and giving them the best service possible as well as planning and co-ordinating various events to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

By providing them with the best customer service possible and meeting deadlines timeously.

or Maggie

Position

General Assistant

Responsibilities

Assist where needed

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 2007

Qualifications?

Grade 10

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Filing clerk at Arbitration Forum

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Interaction with other staff

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

My sandwiches and presentation.

Position

Junior Consulting Psychometrist

Responsibilities

I am responsible for the administration and scoring of assessments as well as report writing and giving feedback on the results of assessments.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

November 2011

Qualifications?

BA Psychology University of Pretoria

BA Psychology Honours University of South Africa

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was a full time student

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy working as part of a dynamic and driven team. I also enjoy the fact that I am continuously faced with new challenges and projects. I enjoy report writing and integrating people’s results to create an overall picture of who they are and what their capabilities are likely to be.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

By putting them at ease when they are uncertain about the assessment process and how the results will be used.

Position

Executive Director: Corporate Services

Responsibilities

As Executive Director : Corporate Services and Company Secretary, I am responsible for all IT systems, HR administration, risk and financial management as well as compliance to corporate governance.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 2006

Qualifications?

Certificates in Leadership and Leadership & Management Development, Financial Management Diploma, Institute of Credit Management Certificate - internationally accredited, Practical Accounting Diploma, Bookkeeping Diploma

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Administration Manager - Denny Mushrooms in Durbanville

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I get great pleasure when there is productivity combined with positive attitude and positive morale. I enjoy the team spirit in our office. The culture has grown to "there is nothing impossible to achieve". It has been hard work but I see the fruits now with my colleagues on board.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

I treat all my clients with respect. I handle problems very calmly. In tough situations my calmness is a contributing factor to my success, where I get the job done promptly, efficiently with a high success rate.

Position

Consulting Psychologist

Responsibilities

I’m primarily focused on Organisational Development (OD) and psychometric testing for assessments, selections, promotions, and personal development. Some of my other work responsibilities include tailored leadership and team development initiatives. Spanning a vast dimension of initiatives aimed at change and resilience management, my responsibilities span across a wide range of activities including remuneration consulting, benchmarking, and research.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

August 2013

Qualifications?

B.Com Industrial Psychology Professional (Cum Laude), H.Com Industrial Psychology (Cum Laude), M.Com Industrial Psychology (Cum Laude)

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Industrial Psychologist (South African National Defence Force – Military Psychological Institute), Analyst Management Consultant (Accenture)

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I am passionate about the development of people and my job allows me to interact with people to help them become more efficient and effective by providing greater insight into their intrinsic motives and values, as well as personality traits. I mostly enjoy the fact that I can always add value to a situation, even when the situation may already be productive and/or effective.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

I would always begin by developing an effective understanding of the clients’ needs, through effective client interaction and research. In turn, value can always be derived if a recommendation or suggestion is tailored and unique. It’s also important to stay current with new competitive techniques and tools, allowing me to make sure that clients are on trend with current market developments.

Position

Receptionist

Responsibilities

I am responsible for the front office at our Port Elizabeth branch. My duties include welcoming our visitors, managing the switchboard and general office administration.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 2008

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Retail associate at Edcon

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Serving clients, meeting new people.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

The smile and friendly approach I always give when serving or helping clients or candidates.

Position

Consulting Psychometrist

Responsibilities

The Psychometry in the PE office and being a support to other regions and WD Psychologists.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In 2008

Qualifications?

B.Psych (Hons) (Cum Laude), UNISA Psychometry

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Assessment Centre Assistant; Promotional Student Work

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Interacting and meeting with many of individuals, where everyone is unique. With this, "fitting the right person to the job". I believe that we can create a better work environment by selecting competent people for the job - using tools such as competency and psychometric assessments.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

Always adopting a friendly but professional manner and delivering work on time.

As the new Executive Consulting Psychologist at Work Dynamics, Pretoria, Teresa will consult with clients as well as oversee the operations in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.

She has a PhD and developing people through greater self-awareness and remedial initiatives is one of the biggest perks of her job.

Teresa’s experience ranges from consulting at ABSA, Telkom and Fedics, where she was responsible for general HR-related activities, leadership and organisational development, group interventions and personal coaching. She also provided custom solutions to clients on a contracted executive consultant basis.

As the new Work Dynamics executive, she aims to build the Pretoria division and Work Dynamics as a whole to be the most recognised professional partner within the company’s core business. “I see WD becoming the Go to Guys!”

Position

Office Administrator

Responsibilities

I manage the switchboard and reception, order stationary, control postage and courier services, do filing and archiving and also take care of IT maintenance.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

September 2011

Qualifications?

I'm currently studying marketing management.

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Consultant and personal assistant and serving my community.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Getting along with the people I work with and assisting wherever I can.

How do you make Work Dynamics's clients feel special?

By welcoming them with a smile, pleasantly greeting them and by being polite and friendly at all times. I am multilingual and often assist in assessment process to people in their mother language – that gives me great joy.

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