TRADEPORT DISTRIBUTION (TRADE CENTER, METROS, CIGARETTE CITY, OHLAGA WHOLESALERS) – Group Senior HR Manager – Contract- 2016 to current Summary of Human Resources and Industrial Relations Skills and CompetenciesHuman resource strategy management• The identification and evaluation of areas of competitive advantage through the development of human resources and organisational capabilities. • The design and implementation of consequent Human Resource strategies, actions and… Show more TRADEPORT DISTRIBUTION (TRADE CENTER, METROS, CIGARETTE CITY, OHLAGA WHOLESALERS) – Group Senior HR Manager – Contract- 2016 to current Summary of Human Resources and Industrial Relations Skills and CompetenciesHuman resource strategy management• The identification and evaluation of areas of competitive advantage through the development of human resources and organisational capabilities. • The design and implementation of consequent Human Resource strategies, actions and milestones. The monitoring of performance against the milestones.Manpower planning and development• The establishment of manpower plans for all levels having regard to structure, numbers, competencies, skills and experience necessary to fulfil both long and short-term business requirements. Organisation development and changeRecruitment management• The translation of manpower plans into recruitment plans, taking into account relevant employment markets. • The establishment and management of recruitment processes that secure the right person at minimum total cost to the business.Performance management systems• Implement, improve and administrate performance management systems including performance review and development. Advise on performance management.Learning managementEmployee relations (including Health and Safety and Employee Wellness)• The establishment and administration of policies and practices that foster the desired relationships, both individual and collective, between employees and the company to their mutual advantage, while meeting legal, social and company standards. Show less

• All industrial relations consulting work e.g. auditing, designing & updating policies, advising on sick absence policies and procedures, managing excessive absences, chairing Disciplinary Enquiries, advising and preparing initiators for DEs, facilitating employment equity committee meetings, equity planning and reporting, skills planning and accreditation processes, etc • On the HR side I do short listing for recruitment, interviews for companies, corporate surveys, conflict facilitation,… Show more • All industrial relations consulting work e.g. auditing, designing & updating policies, advising on sick absence policies and procedures, managing excessive absences, chairing Disciplinary Enquiries, advising and preparing initiators for DEs, facilitating employment equity committee meetings, equity planning and reporting, skills planning and accreditation processes, etc • On the HR side I do short listing for recruitment, interviews for companies, corporate surveys, conflict facilitation, research and investigation into specific corporate concerns in the company e.g communication might be an issue, exit interviews and retention surveys into ex employee’s reasons for leaving etc • On the corporate training side I have 2 products that are highly popular – Effective Presentations Skills (presenting and selling in hostile environments) and Living Leadership programme (combines proactive leadership competencies with hard legal managing poor performers skills (basically get the combination of motivation and inspiration as a first approach and then if that fails have the ability to deal with problems with labour laws)• Lastly on the seminars I provide short topical talks for inductions, managing directors report backs, corporate management training courses, HR departmental meetings, other courses that require a labour law or intro to IR section, or in house seminars for all to be invited. This is ala the public seminars advertised by competitors, but I do in house at each company that requires it. Many prefer the 1 a month seminar via a general invite to all employees which is done at the company’s premises. Show less

SERENUS BIOTHERAPEUTICS (2014- 2016) - HR DIRECTOR (OUTSOURCED COMMISSIONING OF HR DEPARTMENT FOR SUB SAHARA AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST – A GLOBAL PHARAMCEUTICAL COMPANY)I was appointed as the HR Director Outsourced with the responsibility of designing and developing an HR department from ground zero including the HR strategy. I was also responsible for recruitment of key senior personnel for Sub-Sahara Africa and South Africa, as well as HR • Translate the group business… Show more SERENUS BIOTHERAPEUTICS (2014- 2016) - HR DIRECTOR (OUTSOURCED COMMISSIONING OF HR DEPARTMENT FOR SUB SAHARA AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST – A GLOBAL PHARAMCEUTICAL COMPANY)I was appointed as the HR Director Outsourced with the responsibility of designing and developing an HR department from ground zero including the HR strategy. I was also responsible for recruitment of key senior personnel for Sub-Sahara Africa and South Africa, as well as HR • Translate the group business strategy into human resources plans and policies• Design and co-ordinate all On Boarding programmes to allow the smooth introduction of employee’s into the facility• Design and develop SOPs for all aspects of HR and training• Design and develop all HR policies and templates• Develop a human resources strategy with reference to talent retention, employee relations, organizational development, remuneration and on boarding• Drive and implement employment equity and transformation (inclusive of employee engagement) initiatives• Design and Performance Development Programme incorporating target setting, performance contracts, 360 degree appraisals and leadership competencies.• Recruitment and selection co-ordination • Handling all disputes and terminations Show less

2012-2013 HR MANAGER (OUTSOURCED COMMISSIONING OF CAPITAL HAEMOTOLGY HOSPITAL)I was appointed as the HR Manager with the responsibility of designing and developing an HR department from ground zero including the HR strategy. I was also responsible for recruitment of 73 Nurses, training, dispute and discipline, employment equity, as well as corporate projects e.g. internal communications uplift, health and safety, infection control and preparation for Lean and Kaizen… Show more 2012-2013 HR MANAGER (OUTSOURCED COMMISSIONING OF CAPITAL HAEMOTOLGY HOSPITAL)I was appointed as the HR Manager with the responsibility of designing and developing an HR department from ground zero including the HR strategy. I was also responsible for recruitment of 73 Nurses, training, dispute and discipline, employment equity, as well as corporate projects e.g. internal communications uplift, health and safety, infection control and preparation for Lean and Kaizen programmes.• Provide input into the Capital Group business strategy and management processes• Translate the group business strategy into human resources plans and policies• Design and co-ordinate all Capital On Boarding programmes to allow the smooth introduction of employee’s into the facility• Design and develop SOPs for all aspects of HR and training• Design and develop all HR policies and templates• Develop a human resources strategy with reference to talent retention, employee relations, organisational development, remuneration and on boarding• Drive and implement employment equity and transformation (inclusive of employee engagement) initiatives• Promote a patient centric culture and service orientation • Investigate employee wellness – co-ordinate the OHS and the EAP• Design and Performance Development Programme incorporating target setting, performance contracts, 360 degree appraisals and leadership competencies.• Develop a training resources hub which is about to be launched incorporating webinars, on line training and other self-directed training methods• Internal marketing and employee brand loyalty initiatives e.g. case stories, suggestion schemes• Recruitment and selection co-ordination • Handling all disputes and terminations Show less

I was appointed as the HR director with responsibility for designing the HR strategy and for co-ordinating a learnership project. I was also responsible for recruitment, training, dispute and discipline, employment equity as well as corporate projects e.g. The Art of Service, Internal communications uplift.• Provide input into the Group business strategy and management processes• Translate the group business strategy into human resources plans and policies• Develop a human… Show more I was appointed as the HR director with responsibility for designing the HR strategy and for co-ordinating a learnership project. I was also responsible for recruitment, training, dispute and discipline, employment equity as well as corporate projects e.g. The Art of Service, Internal communications uplift.• Provide input into the Group business strategy and management processes• Translate the group business strategy into human resources plans and policies• Develop a human resources strategy with reference to talent management, labour relations, organisational development, remuneration and transformation• Drive and implement employment equity and transformation (inclusive of employee engagement) initiatives• Promote a group performance culture and service orientation – The Art of Service• Responsible for group-wide skills/leadership development – Skills Development and Learnerships• Responsible for group-wide employee wellness – co-ordinate the OHS and the EAP• Ensure the Human Resources function is optimally structured and skilled for delivery• Manage cost effectiveness of the HR service ensuring value add to broader operating companies and holding group Show less

I was contracted to Virgin Mobile for 2 years in the role of HR Director and became involved with a companywide restructuring that led to the retrenchment of over 100 employee’s. I also handled all disputes related to this project and other ongoing disciplinary issues. The role also required me to co-ordinate all specialised recruitment and selection as well as assist with the scripting of company policy and procedures. I was required to attend and report back at board meetings as well as… Show more I was contracted to Virgin Mobile for 2 years in the role of HR Director and became involved with a companywide restructuring that led to the retrenchment of over 100 employee’s. I also handled all disputes related to this project and other ongoing disciplinary issues. The role also required me to co-ordinate all specialised recruitment and selection as well as assist with the scripting of company policy and procedures. I was required to attend and report back at board meetings as well as present on legal compliance across Health and Safety, Equity, BEE and other Basic Conditions workplace law risks. I was responsible for the management of 6 HR staff including the payroll officer. When this contract came to an end I was responsible to hand over to the incoming HR Director and to ensure that he was able to operate within the new HR processes and systems introduced. I then moved back to Durban.• Formulate and implement HR strategies.• Health and safety of the workforce.• Development of the Human Resources department.• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.• Restructuring and retrenchment• CCMA Show less

UNILEVER SA (PTY) LTD Assessing that programmes meet the training needs of the organisationInvolved in the design and writing of in-house training programmesThe formulation of learning activities and the mechanisms of assessment of the transfer of skills.Recruitment process of employees into the businessReviews and suggest improvements to the organisational structures and work processes Implemented the grievance and disciplinary processEnsures compliance with… Show more UNILEVER SA (PTY) LTD Assessing that programmes meet the training needs of the organisationInvolved in the design and writing of in-house training programmesThe formulation of learning activities and the mechanisms of assessment of the transfer of skills.Recruitment process of employees into the businessReviews and suggest improvements to the organisational structures and work processes Implemented the grievance and disciplinary processEnsures compliance with organisational policy, procedures and legal requirements Co-ordinates succession and career planning Co-ordinate the performance management processImplement process to reinforce improvements in the culture Facilitates relationship building workshops between Management and Shop Stewards Deal with employee queries pension, leave, medical aid and overtime Had full responsibility for industrial relations (in particular substantive negotiations at plant level, disciplinary enquiries, CCMA cases, day to day IR advice and counsel as well as sitting on the Dairy Sector Employer Body)Constructing the training strategy, running the training dept as well as facilitating labour legislation and leadership trainingfull accountability for human resources operations and administration, employee relations, community investment programmes, employee assistance programmes, factory strategy and visioning facilitation and the site health care services.Monitor implications of new Skills Development Act.Implement change in sick absence policy Implementation and institute job evaluation constitution. These responsibilities existed originally for the Lipton tea and Royco dry foods factory in Pietermaritzburg (400 employees). At the beginning of 1999 the same responsibilities for the Simonsberg Cheese factory in Cape Town was added to my portfolio (200 employees). Over and above this there has been involvement in Unilever corporate Organisational Design and Change Management projects. Show less