Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Selma Katjivena

Windhoek, Khomas

Summary

With a robust background at Standard Bank Namibia, I excel in operations management and customer service, enhancing satisfaction scores by overhauling service protocols. My leadership in facility management and foreign exchange has fostered a productive, engaged team environment, achieving significant improvements in service delivery and vendor relations. Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Facility Management and Logistics

Standard Bank Namibia
01.2017 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
  • Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and ensuring staff is trained in customer engagement techniques.

Foreign Exchange Team Leader

Standard Bank Namibia
04.2006 - 12.2016
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on suitable foreign exchange products and services.
  • Ensure that all foreign exchange transactions (sale and purchase) are dealt according to the Exchange Control Ruling of Bank of Namibia.

Foreign Exchange

Standard Bank Namibia
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Foreign Exchange Teller
  • Foreign Exchange Purchase Clerk
  • Foreign Exchange Purchase, Check Clerk
  • Foreign Exchange Sales Clerk
  • Foreign Exchange Sales Check Clerk
  • Exchange Control Officer/Consultant
  • Information Assistant

Teller Department

Standard Bank Namibia
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Correspondence Officer

Enquiries Department

Standard Bank Namibia
02.1998 - 12.1999
  • Savings Bank Enquiries Clerk
  • Frontline Enquiries Clerk

Education

Higher Certificate - Facilities Management

Academy For Facilities Management
South Africa
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Jan Mohr Secondary School
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
12-1997

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Operations management

Languages

Otjiherero
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2

Reference

Mrs F.E Albertse 

Regional Manager

Standard Bank Namibia

Tel: +264 81 490 8450


Mrs L.D Camm

Head Service Support

Standard Bank Namibia 

Tel: +264 61 294 4207

Timeline

Manager Facility Management and Logistics

Standard Bank Namibia
01.2017 - Current

Foreign Exchange Team Leader

Standard Bank Namibia
04.2006 - 12.2016

Foreign Exchange

Standard Bank Namibia
01.2000 - 12.2006

Teller Department

Standard Bank Namibia
01.1999 - 12.2000

Enquiries Department

Standard Bank Namibia
02.1998 - 12.1999

Higher Certificate - Facilities Management

Academy For Facilities Management

High School Diploma -

Jan Mohr Secondary School
Selma Katjivena