JOHNNY DICK SWARTZ
18 Dahlia Street
Graaff-Reinet; 6280
TEL.0498924419
CELL 0792920235
E-MAIL: swartz.johnny@yahoo.com CELL 0769815925

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 1960
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : South African
Sex : Male
Health : Excellent
Religion : Christian
Drivers License : Code 8
Residential Address : Kroonvale, Graaff-Reinet 6280
Dependants : Two

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Research
Human Resource Management
Administration
Project Coordinator
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
Communication and listening
Conciliator, Negotiator and Mediator
Creative Independent Thinker
Time Management
Facilitation and Training
Conflict Management
Financial Management
Stress Management
Chairing Grievance and Disciplinary Hearings
Setting Employment Contracts
Compiling Codes of Conduct
Report Writing skills
Decision Making Skills
Disciplined and Innovative
Understanding of Political Environment
Team Management
Interpersonal Skills
Honest
Trustworthy
Integrity
Hardworking
Work ethics
Reliable

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Spandau Secondary School Graaff-Reinet
Matric Certificate 1978
University of Western Cape Cape Town
Higher Diploma in Education 1982
University of Western Cape Cape Town
BA (Social Sciences) 1992
Department of Education Cape Town
Bilingual Certificate 1994
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port-Elizabeth
MPhil (Conflict Management and Transformation) 2006
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port-Elizabeth
Extra-Curricular Diploma in Practical Labour Law 2009
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port-Elizabeth
LLM (Labour Law) 2013
[Treatise: The Legal consequences of Alcohol and Drug abuse in the Workplace]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Spandau Secondary School Graaff-Reinet
Post Level 1 Teacher 1983 – 1988
Asherville Secondary School Graaff-Reinet
Post Level 1 Teacher 1989 – 1995
Asherville Secondary School Graaff-Reinet
Post Level 2 (HOD) 1996 – 2004
Asherville Secondary School Graaff-Reinet
Education Specialist 2005 – 2015
Provincial Department of Education Bhisho
Chief Examiner: Religion Studies 2008 – 2013
Provincial Department of Education Bhisho
Chief Marker: Religion Studies 2010 – 2012
Provincial Department of Education Bhisho
Internal Moderator: Religion Studies 2011 – 2015
National Department of Education Pretoria
Internal Moderator: Religion Studies 2012 – 2013
Self Employed: Labour Consultant 2015 – 2016

PERTINENT DUTIES AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Work allocation for staff
Timetables for: Staff, Learners, Controlled tests, Examination and Invigilation
Invigilation Grade 8 -12
Chief Invigilator for Grade 12 Exams
Class teacher
Subject head for: Biblical Studies, Religion Studies, Accounting and EMS
Head of Grades : Grade 8 – 12 (on a yearly basis)
Moderator for various subjects
Functions organized: Matric Farewell, Welcoming Grade 8, Farewell of staff members.
Conduct school assemblies
Chairperson for Disciplinary Committee.

Author of Code of Conduct for learners
Chairperson for Finance Committee meetings
Attend SMT meetings
Occasionally chair staff meetings
Chairperson for Grade, parents and learners meetings
Member of IQMS team
Member of Admission Committee
Regular intervention with parents of learners with disciplinary problems
Regular meetings with Departmental officials
Assist school with employment issues
Report writing
Policy writing
Represent school at various occasions
Conflict resolution
Attend various workshop for self - development and development of colleagues
Liaise with other government departments like Social Development, Police, Justice and Correctional Services
Assist with Athletics and soccer (Head of Athletic House)
Fundraising
Curriculum training

MEMBERSHIP OF ORGANISATION

Department of Education Exam Monitoring Team
Member of District Rightsizing Team
Member of District Equity Committee
Shop steward of SADTU South African Democratic Teachers Union)
years)
Treasurer of Central Karoo Branch of SADTU (10 years)
Secretary of Central Karoo Branch of SADTU (6 years)
Member of Finance Committee of Western Region of SADTU (4years)
Representative of SADTU at principals meetings (6 years)
Representative of SADTU at disciplinary hearings (6 years)
Representative of SADTU at interview sessions (10 years)
Treasurer of SGB at Asherville Secondary School
Treasurer of SGB of Spandau Secondary School
Treasurer of Parsonage Street United Congregational Church
Treasurer of Camdeboo Tourism Committee
Treasurer of Christian Against Crime
Treasurer of Graaff-Reinet ANC Branch
Finance Administrator of Karoo Brickmakers
Trustee of Parsonage Street United Congregational Church
Secretary of Karoo Regional Council of Churches
Secretary of Parsonage Street United Congregational Church
Secretary of Community Police Forum
Secretary of Graaff-Reinet Ministers Fraternal
Member of Child and Welfare Organisation
Negotiator of Central Karoo Branch SADTU (6 years)
Finance Administrator of Asherville Secondary School
Chairperson of HOPE (Hold On Pain Ends Rehab Home)
PR Candidate for the Democratic Alliance 2016 Elections

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Management and School governance
Education policies
OBE, NCS and CAPS
Exams (Setting of papers, marking and report writing)
Assessment and moderation
Leadership
Discipline
Social security
Community safety
Alcohol and drug abuse
Corruption
Racism
Civil society
HIV/AIDS
Truth and reconciliation
Gender and equality
Capacity building
Financial Management
Skills development
Conciliation, mediation and arbitration conferences
Union Capacity building
Education Indaba
Examination memo discussions
School Governing Bodies training
Labour Law Conferences
Training on Substance Abuse
Ready to Govern Workshops
Substance Abuse

EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES

Involvement in Community projects
Workshops/Training
Church activities
Reading and research
Family responsibilities
Assist employees and employers with labour issues
Council people with personal problems
Assist with conflict resolution
Council substance abusers
Participate in discussions on workplace discipline

REFERENCES

J.P.Grootboom
Principal
Asherville Secondary School
Graaff-Reinet
Tel. 0498930037/ 0828889120

Mr. M.Kotze
Senior CCMA Commissioner
Port-Elizabeth
Cell 0826013996

Ms.A.Lovemore
DA member of Mayoral Committee
Nelson Mandela Metro
0836635334