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Curriculum Vitae of Marlize Combrinck
Address: Vredekloof, Brackenfell, Western Cape, 7560
Nationality: Dual South African and British Drivers licence: Yes
Languages: English (fluent), Afrikaans (fluent), German (foundational)
Cell phone: 079 317 5738 E-mail: marlizecombrinck@yahoo.co.uk , Notice Period: 1 month
LinkedIn: http://za.linkedin.com/pub/marlize-combrinck/75/a77/9b0
A self-motivated and hardworking employee with over 10 years’ experience in all aspects of personnel work in various
industries. Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team. Proven leadership skills, including managing and motivati ng
other staff to achieve company objectives. An effective communicator at all l evels within an organisation.
Employment History
Nov 2014 -
currently
Engel & Völkers Real Estate: Online Marketing / Office Manager & Rentals
Durbanville, Western Cape
Engel & Völkers is one of the world’s leadingservicecompanies in the provision of high quality residential and
commercial real estate and yachts in the premium segment.
Responsibilities include:
 Recruitment advertising,interviews and placement of new agents.
 Implementation of the Induction programme with all new starters.
 Ensure that agents have a fully printed and signed contract.
 Arrange and set-up all loginsfor new starters through head officein Germany.
 Train agents on all systems.
 Absence management & UIF Contribution logs online.
 Ensure that CI standards in theshop arekept accordingto Head Office standards.
 Social media platformmarketing: Facebook promoted ads,Google +, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagrametc.
 Digital newsletter to databaseof over 5,000 clients. Report on statistics found.
 Preparation of the content for the 2 page insertin the National Guidemonthly magazine& all other print
media advertising.
 Design, write and postblog articles onto LandingPage. Select articles fromthe Digital Packageto schedule
/ post on LandingPage & other platforms.
 Updating Widgets on Landing Page
 Plan and organisemarketing & team events.
 Drive monthly marketing campaigns with a specific theme – banners for emails,shop window display,
neighbourhood drops,landingpages etc.
 Search Engine Optimization (SEO’s)
 Rentals: Advertise properties, arrangeviewings,creditchecks, contracts,inspections,monthly invoicing,
dealingwith faults and complaints,evictingnon-payingtenants,municipal accounts enquiriesetc.
Achievements: 2015 Engel & Völkers Online Marketing Award & CI Shop of the year
Nominated for Top Achiever, Engel & Völkers South Africa 2015
Employment History
Sept 08 –
March 13
Freelancer: Admin, HR and Recruitment
Sennelager / Detmold, Germany
Working as a freelance contractor for Al Wakil,Global TalentDevelopment, eFinancialCareers,DiceHoldings
and its affiliatecompanies in the Oil and Gas and Financeindustry as well as the British Forces in Germany.
Responsibilities include:
 3 Month contractfor the British Army in Germany. This involved payroll administration,absence
management, providingguidanceon policies and procedures and general OfficeManagement.
 Receive briefingfrom clientand putting together job specifications.
 Writingand postingadverts on websites, relevantpapers, agencies etc.
 Advisingon correct recruitment methods and ensure that best practiceis upheld.
 Screening high volume of CV’s and sendingfeedback to client.
 Set-up interviews.
 Informingcandidates of the results of their interviews.
 Update CV databaseand tracker on excel.
 Report on statisticsfound on advertisingmethods and its success and respond rates usingExcel database.

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 Stayingabreastof market practices and trends.
 Research as per client’s request.
Key
skills:
Communication Analytical/Research Administration Multi-Cultural
awareness
Decision making
June 08 – Aug
08
Novartis Pharmaceutical, HR Administrator
Frimley, United Kingdom
Novartis UK is the UK affiliateof Swiss based Novartis AG – one of the largestpharmaceutical companies in the
world.
Responsibilities included:
 Maintained HR records and provide appropriatecommunication to associates with regard to their
employment details and the interpretation of HR policies.
 Maintained the HR management system with timely and accurateinformation relatingto individualsand
organisational structure. To supportthe process of offering positions,managinginternal transfers,changes
to terms and conditions,promotions,salary review,absencemonitoring, relocation,maternity provisions,
termination of employment etc.
 Produced reports from HRMS regardingabove activities and provideinformation for feedback to line
management.
 Provided adviceand guidanceto associates on HR Policy and procedures and their application.
 Due to the sizeof Novartis and the number of employees itwas importantto upkeep and maintain all
personnel records within the company filingsystem.
Reason for leaving: relocated to Germany
Key
skills:
Teamwork Proactive Administration Adaptability Interpersonal
Abilities
Apr 03 – 31
May 08
eFinancialCareers, HR Officer / Office Manager
London, United Kingdom
eFC is a unique website that specialise in Finance Jobs & Recruitment, employment trends & job market news,
in the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific.
Responsibilities included:
 Provideadviceand guidanceto staff and managers on company policies and employment legislation.
 Produce company staff handbook with all thenecessary policiesand procedures. This was a timely process
and involved a lotof research.
 Attend employment lawseminars to get latest news on changes in legislation and howto interpret the lawin
a practical manner.
 Ensure HR policies and processes arethoroughly implemented and updated with latest legislation.
 Resolve employee relations issues in such a manner to avoid or minimiseconflict.
 Initiateteam buildingevents to bringall thedepartments within the company together ensuringhealthy
employee relations and a friendly company culture.
 End to end recruitment includingbrief taking,screening,competency based interviewing and offer
management.
 Builtlastingrelationshipswith recruitment agencies,business leaders and managers.
 Inductions & exit interviews: I introduced and implemented an induction programme with great success and
positiveresults.
 Payroll Administration: monthly payroll administration for the UK, Australia and Singapore.
 Performance Management: set-up the appraisal processand facilitate and oversee the process from startto
finish. Identify possibletrainingneeds enablingorganizational trainingneeds analysis and planningto be
carried out and put forward in the budget.
 Monthly reports to Directors to indicatestaff turnover.
 Annual Salary Reviews.
 Administration of company benefits: medical aid,pension,gym and childcarevouchers.
 Absence Management: I developed and introduced a new absence management system to maintain and
monitor records of staff holiday and sicknessabsences and assistManagers with absencemanagement for
their departments. Monthly reports were sent out to managers to address absencepatterns with employees
if needed. This ensured that unnecessary sicknessabsencewas kept to the minimum and therefore saving
valuabletimeand money to the company.
 HR Documentation: produce contractual documentation as well as all HRcorrespondence such as staff
contracts,change of working hours,salary and bonus letters,confirmation of employment letters,
references for new employees, end of probation letters, confirmation of resignation letters, references for

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ex-employees.
 Researched and implement new HR software to suitecompany needs. This involved meeting several
different suppliers,attendingdemonstrations,communicatingour needs and frustrations with current
system and decidingon the HRM system that would best suite the company’s needs.
 Deputise for Head of HR in her absence.
Office Manager
Responsibilities included:
 Organizingand undertakingall of the administrativeactivities thatfacilitatethe smooth runningof the office.
 Managed 2 receptionists and cover reception when needed.
 Managingofficefacilities contracts,reviewingwhere appropriateto savecosts.
 Health and safety management. Ensure the officewas safeand adhered to all health and safety legislation
for regular inspections. ArrangeFirstAid trainingon regular basis,ensurefireexits and fire extinguishers
were in fully workingorder, all safety signs displayed and visible,all risk assessmentchecks done on regular
basis and records keptfor inspection by the authorities.
 Organizingofficemaintenance and repair work.
 Co-ordinatinginternal and external officemoves and refurbishment.
 Project manage major officemove from selection of office space,refurbishment and move.
 Set-up new starters in conjunction with IT.
 Organisingstaff functions such as Christmas parties,team buildingevents and new starters welcome drinks.
Reason for Leaving: Went on Maternity leave, was lookingfor an easier commute to work
Key
skills:
Leadership/
Team building
Project Management Decision
Making/Negotiating
Mentoring People
Development
Aug 99 – Mar
03
Omnicron Commercial Property Brokers, Receptionist, Property Administrator, Personal Assistant
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Responsibilities included:
 Diary management.
 Compilingleasecontracts.
 Buildingadministration:sendingout rental invoices,collectingrent, dealingwith complaints,organizing
repairs to the buildings etc.
 Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations were adhered to.
 Designingand compilingproposals for new developments on Power Point.
 Financial administration: salariesand commissions,accounts,VAT returns, petty cash,revenue stamps.
 Organised the annual Omnicron Golf day,a fund raisingevent for DurbanvilleChildren’s Home.
 Copy typing, word processingand formattingof documents.
 Order officefurniture & stationery.
 Managed the Office Cleaner / Tea lady.
 Reception cover.
Reason for leaving: Relocated to the UK
Key
skills:
Planning and
Organisation
Administration Team player Creativity Flexibility
Dec 98 – Jul
99
Harwill Investments, Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa
Education
Stellenberg High School, Cape Town, SA (1992 – 1996) – Matric Certificate with full exemption. Subjects: Maths, Biology,
Business Economics, Typing, English and Afrikaans. Distinction in Typing.
Tertiary Education
Diploma in Public Relations - Boland College, SA
(Graduated as one of top 15 students in my year)
Subjects with Distinctions:
Public Relations,Word Processing,Computer Practice,OfficePractice,
Communication,Entrepreneurship & Business Management,
Introductory Accounting
Certificate in Personnel Practice through the Chartered
Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) - Ealing,
Hammersmith and West London College (September
Broad overview of Syllabus:
Human resource plans & organisational context, Recruitment and
Selection, Training and Development, Performance management and

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2004-July 2005) employee relations
Computer Packages
Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Carval Human Resources, Snow Drop Human Resources, People Soft, Payprop Property
Management System.
Additional Qualifications & Skills
Typing speed: 60 wpm Qualified for sponsorship during studies fromSA Air Force
Cape Wine Academy Wine Culture Certificate Trained Fire Marshall
Interests
Gym, Camping, Movies, Family Life
References
Availableon request