Team

Amelda van Eeden

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.

Angelique Diedericks

Position

Executive Consulting Psychologist

Responsibilities

I consult with clients to ensure that bespoke solutions are developed and delivered for their human resource challenges with a specific focus on competency based assessments, assessment centres and psychometrics in terms of recruitment, selection and development of employees. I also assist with organisational development issues such as specialised research and surveys related to employee satisfaction, change, health and wellness.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

July 2007

Qualifications?

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology (Cum Laude)

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Psychometrist, psychologist (focussing on career development, recruitment and selection), supervising psychologist (supervising psychometrists), community and skills development project facilitator, lecturer in psychology (focusing on community psychology and wellness), psychologist in private practice.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and individuals, which offers unique challenges and often require creative solutions to successfully address. I further enjoy giving feedback to clients, individuals and groups in terms of the outcomes of assessments, research and surveys and then focusing on the developmental aspects identified from these analyses. My strength lies in the relationship formation and ensuring that through this I get the trust and "buy-in" from people to focus on the outcomes and development areas for the benefit of employees and organisations.

Ashleen Fortuin

...or Ash

Position

Sales Administration Manager

Responsibilities

I assist with tender and database administration and ensure that it meets their deadlines. I update the management report on tenders and proposals submitted and distribute to consultants on a bi-weekly basis. I also compile competency assessment proposals and arrangement of assessments upon acceptance of proposals and assist with Debt Collection.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

In June 2008

Qualifications?

National Diploma in Human Resource Management

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

Computer Facilitator, Secretary, Despatch Clerk, Personal Assistant

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Working with clients

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

Being friendly with all clients. And portraying a good image of the company by sending quotations immediately upon request and sending reports on time. Or, following up with the clients after sending proposals or tenders, thanking them for the opportunity.

Bregitte Kader

...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.

Estelle Kalis

Position

PA to Executives and Sales Administration Secretary

Responsibilities

I am personal assistant to three executive members and assist with tender and database administration.

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

14 Sept 2012

Qualifications?

N6 Secretarial and Public Relations and Certificate in Personnel Practice

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was a PA at Virtual Consulting Engineers, Pretoria; a PA at DeVere Hotel Group, Alexandria, Scotland and part of Human Resources at Rail Safety and Standards Board, London, UK.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The people I work with and the diverse roles.

Francois Wilbers

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.

Frik Nortje

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; Working towards MBA

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.

Hazel Dunbar

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.

HendriËt Pouwels

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

John Vasicek

...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.

Jorita Faller

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.

Lize Giliomee

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.

Magdalena April

or Maggie

Position

Cleaner

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.

Muniera Abdul Gaffor

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.

Nazma Smith

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

February 2012

Office Administrator and Receptionist

What are your qualifications?

I have a certificate in Human Resource Management and I'm currently studying B.A. Communications.

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was the admin/marketing assistant at an insurance brokerage.

What excites you about the job?

I enjoy being the "face" of Work Dynamics, Port Elizabeth, and liaisoning with clients.I also like to make clients feel confident and comfortable before they start with their assessments.

Neo Pule

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

23 January 2012

Senior Consulting Psychologist. I manage the assessment leg of the Pretoria office, and I'm involved in the assessment processes and supervise the interns.

What are your qualifications?

M.Sc. Counselling Psychology

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was a Freelance Research Consultant and also worked as consultant psychologist at another private practice.

What excites you about the job?

How we work as a team and support one another.

Pumla Williams

Position

General Assistant

Responsibilities

General housekeeping and lunch preparation for the candidates.

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.

Susan Smith

Position

Senior Psychometrist

Responsibilities

I am in charge of the psychometry division in the Cape Town office, also offering support to other Pretoria and Johannesburg offices and Work Dynamics psychologists

When did you start with Work Dynamics?

May 2013

Qualifications?

B.A. Psychology (Hons), Stellenbosch Psychometry

What did you do before joining Work Dynamics?

I was in a private practice.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I really enjoy interacting with a broad scope of people who are in interesting jobs and times in their lives. I always try and make a positive difference to my clients, helping them to maximise their potential.

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

By making them feel at ease, ensuring they are confident in the process and in the company.

Tennille van Jaarsveldt

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.