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Pretoria, Gp, Za

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies aligned with the organizational business plan to drive sustainable growth and workforce effectiveness.Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate vetting, onboarding, and integration, ensuring alignment with business needs.Oversee the full HR portfolio across multiple group entities, driving operational excellence and continuous process improvement.Design, implement, and maintain the Performance Management System, including goal-setting, performance agreements, and regular evaluations to foster accountability and growth.Facilitate targeted staff development initiatives through tailored learning interventions that align with business objectives.Coach and mentor line managers on HR policies and best practices, offering expert guidance on complex employee relations issues.Develop and maintain job profiles, performance contracts, and skills matrices to ensure clarity in roles, responsibilities, and competency alignment.Ensure compliance with statutory submissions by managing the timely preparation of the Workplace Skills Plan, Annual Training Plan, Employment Equity Plan, and Workmen’s Compensation reports and Annual Return of Earnings to the Department of Labour.Administer and oversee payroll processes, generating reports, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining full regulatory compliance.Manage the end-to-end employee benefits programme, including medical aid and provident fund administration, to support employee wellbeing.Manage all disciplinary processes, from initiation through to preparation and representation at CCMA proceedings, ensuring procedural fairness.Contribute as a key member of the Executive Management team, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive strategic outcomes.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Lead end-to-end recruitment cycles, including job ads, interviews, assessments, and contract negotiations.Optimise the employee lifecycle, enhancing onboarding, engagement, development, and off-boarding.Conduct annual job evaluations and salary benchmarking to ensure equity and competitiveness.Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with UIF, SDL, medical aid, provident fund, and third-party payments.Advise the Group HR Director on talent strategies for attraction, retention, and employee experience.Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and workforce readiness.Prepare monthly HR reports and deliver quarterly presentations to the Board on key workforce metrics.Develop and maintain job profiles, performance contracts, and skills matrices to meet organizational needs.Identify and retain critical skills, minimizing gaps and ensuring talent continuity.Streamline HR processes for improved operational efficiency.Coach line managers on HR policies and complex employee relations matters.Ensure compliance with labor legislation, including BCEA, LRA, SDA, and SLA.Develop workforce plans to meet future talent needs and build strong pipelines.Manage performance management processes, including contracts, engagement surveys, and 360-degree feedback.Oversee employee relations and disciplinary processes, offering expert coaching.Drive compliance with the Employment Equity Plan and ensure timely submission of required reports.Manage student and internship programs, nurturing future talent.Led the HR operations for the USA subsidiary, ensuring compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, OSHA). Managed the USA workforce payroll, tax, and benefits, aligning with benchmarks and filing required reports. Developed HR policies tailored to the USA workforce.Managed talent acquisition and handled employee relations, conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, performance and training

Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa

Delivered consulting services in employee relations, diagnosing workplace challenges, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.Designed and facilitated customised teambuilding initiatives, enhancing team cohesion, collaboration, and overall organisational effectiveness.Provided coaching and mentoring to professionals at various career stages, supporting their leadership development, performance improvement, and career progression.Developed and implemented interview coaching strategies, equipping candidates with tools to excel in assessments, panel interviews, and competency-based evaluations.Crafted impactful, results-oriented resumes and career portfolios, effectively highlighting candidates' skills, accomplishments, and potential to attract prospective employers.Collaborated with leadership teams to identify and address organizational development opportunities through strategic interventions.Monitored and evaluated the impact of interventions using qualitative and quantitative measures, ensuring continuous improvement and sustainable outcomes

Centurion

Analyse workplace data and key metrics to identify root causes of inefficiencies, low morale, and productivity challenges within the manufacturing environment.Collaborate with managers and supervisors to develop and implement targeted action plans, driving operational improvements and employee engagement.Provide expert guidance on organizational development strategies and performance improvement frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous growth.Develop and oversee selection standards and assessment tools for recruitment, testing, and placement of prospective employees to ensure best-fit hires.Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent acquisition, selection, and onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of new employees.Produce detailed reports and insights from company surveys and analyses to inform data-driven decision-making.Maintain and update job descriptions and employment agreements to reflect evolving organizational needs and compliance requirements.Support and guide disciplinary processes, ensuring procedural fairness and full compliance with employment legislation, including LRA, BCEA, and EE regulations.Design retention strategies and employee feedback systems to address workforce challenges and promote long-term engagement.Facilitate career planning initiatives, aligning employee aspirations with business objectives to support professional development and succession planning.Manage the company’s Performance Management System, overseeing goal-setting, evaluations, and feedback processes.Lead company-wide, team-specific, and individual training initiatives, ensuring skills development and continuous learning.Serve on the employee relations committee, proactively addressing workplace challenges and improving labor relations.Support vocational and international student programs across engineering, maintenance, and procurement, fostering future talent pipelines.

Carletonville Area, South Africa

Provided personalized career counselling and guided employees through individual development planning (IDPs) to align career goals with business needs.Addressed wellness challenges specific to the mining sector, focusing on HIV and TB-related trends to promote health and wellbeing within the workforce.Supported succession planning and talent retention efforts by conducting assessments, analysing workforce data, and identifying high-potential employees.Designed, administered, and analysed employee engagement surveys, providing actionable insights to enhance workplace culture and productivity.Facilitated workshops on critical soft skills, including emotional intelligence, communication strategies, and managing multi-generational dynamics.Delivered experiential training sessions using role-play scenarios and other instructional techniques to enhance learning outcomes.Managed recruitment and selection processes across mining, engineering, and services sectors, ensuring alignment with talent needs.Conducted interviews for bursary recipients and new hires, identifying candidates with the right potential and cultural fit.Observed disciplinary hearings and provided coaching and preparation for employees involved in CCMA proceedings.Administered and interpreted psychometric assessments, including SPM, WSQ, TTB, and OPQ, to inform hiring, development, and talent management decisions.Compiled and presented detailed management reports on assessment outcomes, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.Provided structured feedback to candidates on their assessment results, supporting their personal and professional growth.Scored and facilitated psychometric simulations, including role-plays and E-baskets, ensuring objective evaluation of competencies.Contributed to ongoing organizational development projects, supporting data analysis and strategic interventions for continuous improvement.

South Africa, Lephalale

Managed patient admissions and oversaw all associated administrative tasks, ensuring a seamless intake process.Facilitated correspondence with medical aids and insurance companies, coordinating necessary documentation and approvals.Scheduled specialist appointments and arranged patient transfers, optimizing workflow and enhancing patient experience.Engaged with the public and welcomed VIP guests, delivering exceptional service and maintaining professionalism.Performed filing, authored reports, and maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance and data integrity.Assisted with patient transfers to wards and organized patient files, contributing to efficient hospital operations.

Witbank Area, South Africa

Interned in Eskom’s Leadership and Development Department, thriving in a dynamic and high-performance environment dedicated to fostering talent and leadership capabilities.Facilitated the preparation of testing rooms, meticulously organizing manuals, materials, and laptops to ensure an efficient and effective testing process.Coordinated candidate engagement by extending personalized phone invitations, warmly greeting them upon arrival, and providing comprehensive office tours to build rapport and ease any anxiety.Administered and scored psychometric assessments, collaborating closely with the psychometric team to analyze and interpret results, contributing to insightful report writing that informed leadership decisions.

Potchefstroom

At North West University Potchefstroom Campus, I was involved in psychometric testing where my daily tasks included capturing and scoring test results. I prepared materials and manuals for students and ensured that all testing procedures were conducted ethically and in accordance with established guidelines.

South Africa, Lephalale

Managed patient admissions and oversaw all associated administrative tasks, ensuring a seamless intake process.Facilitated correspondence with medical aids and insurance companies, coordinating necessary documentation and approvals.Scheduled specialist appointments and arranged patient transfers, optimizing workflow and enhancing patient experience.Engaged with the public and welcomed VIP guests, delivering exceptional service and maintaining professionalism.Performed filing, authored reports, and maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance and data integrity.Assisted with patient transfers to wards and organized patient files, contributing to efficient hospital operations.

Master’S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Modules: Evaluating Organisational Behavior Occupational Health Psychology Professional Practice and Careers Psychological Assessments.

Honours, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Psychology And Labour Relations

High School, Matric

Activities and Societies: Golf Rugby Swimming Tennis Drama First-Aid Debate team