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Partnering with the bank’s functional Executive Management, the role involves the development and implementation of the HR strategy and related people solutions through a team of over 70 HR professionals for Corporate Functions, which includes Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information & Technology, People & Culture, Brand & Marketing and Strategy & Sustainability (6 500 permanent employees). Owing to my deep subject matter expertise pertaining to the integration of… Show more Partnering with the bank’s functional Executive Management, the role involves the development and implementation of the HR strategy and related people solutions through a team of over 70 HR professionals for Corporate Functions, which includes Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information & Technology, People & Culture, Brand & Marketing and Strategy & Sustainability (6 500 permanent employees). Owing to my deep subject matter expertise pertaining to the integration of functions with business – including the alignment of strategies, capabilities, operating models (and supporting structures) and the enabling technology stack – I acted in a dual capacity as Group Head of Organisational Architecture & Design for a multiyear enterprise-wide transformation strategy. Show less

Following divestment by Barclays plc, Barclays Africa Group Limited rebranded as Absa Group Limited in July 2018. My role remained unchanged through the transition from Barclays to Absa.

Following divestment by Barclays plc, Barclays Africa Group Limited rebranded as Absa Group Limited in July 2018.Partnering with the Group CFO (and also previously, the Chief Internal Auditor), the role involved providing direction through the development and implementation of the HR strategy and related people solutions for 1 400 employees. This included leading a team of HR generalists and specialists, and supporting the formulation and execution of the Finance function’s strategy… Show more Following divestment by Barclays plc, Barclays Africa Group Limited rebranded as Absa Group Limited in July 2018.Partnering with the Group CFO (and also previously, the Chief Internal Auditor), the role involved providing direction through the development and implementation of the HR strategy and related people solutions for 1 400 employees. This included leading a team of HR generalists and specialists, and supporting the formulation and execution of the Finance function’s strategy, target operating model and future capabilities by providing insight into human capital management trends and people-related risks. Show less

Partnering directly with executive leadership to act as a key enabler in all areas related to people in order to maximise performance, and supporting the delivery of business unit objectives through the creation and implementation of people solutions and HR generalist services. This included leading, developing and managing the HR function for a portfolio of business units within the Group Finance function, ensuring alignment of matrix Group HR specialisms in the delivery of commercial and… Show more Partnering directly with executive leadership to act as a key enabler in all areas related to people in order to maximise performance, and supporting the delivery of business unit objectives through the creation and implementation of people solutions and HR generalist services. This included leading, developing and managing the HR function for a portfolio of business units within the Group Finance function, ensuring alignment of matrix Group HR specialisms in the delivery of commercial and value-adding HR initiatives. Show less

Providing influence, direction and guidance, to enable our businesses to effectively implement the HR strategy and deliverables across the Central & West Africa cluster, which employs over 30 000 employees in 7 countries.- Translating and implementing the regional HR strategy for the cluster, and directing cluster HR priorities and minimum standards policies in support of the commercial strategy- Providing a strategic HR generalist service that delivers HR best practice and… Show more Providing influence, direction and guidance, to enable our businesses to effectively implement the HR strategy and deliverables across the Central & West Africa cluster, which employs over 30 000 employees in 7 countries.- Translating and implementing the regional HR strategy for the cluster, and directing cluster HR priorities and minimum standards policies in support of the commercial strategy- Providing a strategic HR generalist service that delivers HR best practice and commercially focused HR solutions that support the cluster- Evaluating the impact of internal and external factors in order to identify and implement HR initiatives that would enable the achievement of the commercial objectives - Networking with the broader HR community across the cluster and wider business to identify expertise and best practice and apply it to HR issues- Driving operational efficiency through the assessment of organisational structures, organisational design and development Show less

Role held concurrently while appointed in the role of Strategic HR Business Partner.The role involved defining and directing the overall talent management strategy to support G4S Africa’s business objectives, through the alignment of human capital strategies including performance management, succession planning and other talent initiatives.- Developing and implementing a strategic workforce plan for the Africa region- Leading and embedding a performance and talent management… Show more Role held concurrently while appointed in the role of Strategic HR Business Partner.The role involved defining and directing the overall talent management strategy to support G4S Africa’s business objectives, through the alignment of human capital strategies including performance management, succession planning and other talent initiatives.- Developing and implementing a strategic workforce plan for the Africa region- Leading and embedding a performance and talent management culture, to ensure effective succession planning for leadership and managerial employees- Developing and implementing talent process improvements and initiatives to increase the organisation’s capability - Building a sustainable Employee Value Proposition Show less

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive talent management strategy for the G4S Africa region, which spans more than 25 countries and employs 110 000 individuals.- Leading the Centre of Excellence for Talent Acquisition and Retention- Building external capability through effective management of the centralised recruitment function - Building internal capability through robust performance and talent management processes- Developing and leveraging the… Show more Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive talent management strategy for the G4S Africa region, which spans more than 25 countries and employs 110 000 individuals.- Leading the Centre of Excellence for Talent Acquisition and Retention- Building external capability through effective management of the centralised recruitment function - Building internal capability through robust performance and talent management processes- Developing and leveraging the employee value proposition by positioning G4S Africa as an Employer of Choice Show less

Coordination of HR processes and metrics analysis in support of regional HR strategy, ad-hoc project management pertaining to strategic HR initiatives and HR policy, toolkit and playbook development. Additionally, the provision of HR generalist services to Regional Head Office employees. G4S Sub-Saharan Africa restructured in 2011 to include North Africa in the regional portfolio.

Specialist recruitment, account management and business development in the IT industry in South Africa.

Placement in different roles within the retail banking environment.