Principal Project Manager | Technology for Special Operations | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Stellenbosch , South Africa | 2005 - present

Government, Public Administration and Defence

Principal Military HR Project Manager and Researcher responsible for the management of 4 high profile HR client projects (SA Military) focused on profiling and HR processes of recruitment, selection, development and retention. I am responsible for a significant budget, management of project researchers and interaction with the client to the highest levels (my main client is the GOC and the Officer Commanding structures.)

Senior HR strategist, executioner, people manager, project manager, networker and social science researcher, performing multiple roles based on my wide experience and opportunities in various roles.

Pearson High School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa (1989)

University of London

London, United Kingdom | 2006 - 2008

MSc - HR & Organisational Psychology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | 1990 - 1992

BA Psychology - Psychology

CSIR Technology for Special Operations Annual Dagger Award | 2009

Project Management Excellence,2011
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual, 2009
Personal Professional Development, 2009

MSc University of London | 2008

SABPP South African Board of for Personnel Practice

Chartered HR Practitioner, 2008 - present

South African Board for Personnel Practice: Chartered HR Practitioner: Research: Membership Number: 7319

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP), 2011 - present

PMP: Project Management Institute

Project Management Institute (International); PMP Certification no 1387220.

Various

"Principal Project Manager (Organisational Development, Military HR and Organisational Psychology)
CSIR DPSS


“Adelai has excelled working in a challenging, male dominated environment. Her tenacity and results driven personality have ensured that both DPSS and SA Military have solid personnel structures that allow for long term stability and growth looking to the future. Always approachable and ready to assist, Adelai was a pleasure to work with.” November 14, 2011

1st Anwar Vahed, Engineer, CSIR-TSO
worked directly with Adelai at CSIR DPSS

“Adelai was a HR Practitioner at the time - were she was absolutely faultless in her job. She executed her duties with great enthusiasm and took great care in assisting her fellow colleagues in all HR Matters to the best of her ability. I would definitely not hestitate in recommending her for any position for which she applies. She is a invaluable asset to any company.” June 27, 2011

1st m lambrianos, OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGER, CSIR
worked with Adelai at CSIR

Centre Manager: Applied Technology Programme
CSIR Defencetek: Applied Technology Programme, Stellenbosch


“I can unreservedly recommend Adelai as a person you would like to have working in your organization. She is intelligent, committed, innovative, perceptive, and open to change. She has demonstrated the ablity to interpret requirements, research state of the art, combine with experience and propose a workable solution. She has a passion for growth in her career and for continuous learning. She can work alone, in a team and is comfortable leading others. She will usually find the easier way to do it rather than the hard way. Her experience now is being applied through a speciality in project management. Her technical focus remains human resources and issues that relate to the people in an organization. I’m sure Adelai will do well where ever she works.” February 19, 2011

1st Trevor Kirsten, Competence Area Manager TSO, CSIR
managed Adelai at CSIR Defencetek: Applied Technology Programme, Stellenbosch
HR Practitioner
CSIR Aerotek / Defencetek: Pretoria

“Whilst working in the same department I observed that Adelai practised a wide-ranging ability in HR and general business organisation. She took an unusual interest in the general success of the company, and will benefit whomever she works for.” February 20, 2011

1st Rob Urry, Manager: Aeroelasticity, CSIR
worked directly with Adelai at CSIR Aerotek / Defencetek: Pretoria

“Adelai is committed a very capable HR representative to help, and to find a solution. I value her loyalty and positive attitude.” February 17, 2011

1st Beeuwen Gerryts, Mr, DPSS, CSIR
worked with Adelai at CSIR Aerotek / Defencetek: Pretoria

Student
University of London


“Adelai is truly motivated, professional and competent. She was a pleasure to work with on the MSc, and as with all good professionals has kept in touch.” May 30, 2011

1st Stephanie Morgan, Lecturer (.5), Birkbeck, University of London,
taught Adelai at University of London
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