Stuart Crowhurst Email & Phone Number

Durban Area, South Africa

A5 Group Holdings known as A5 Cash and Carry is a retail company with a total of 11 stores in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. The company specializes in imports from China subsidized with various commodities from local suppliers. As part of the Executive Management Team, I report directly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.Key Responsibilities:• Provide clearly-defined HR vision, leadership and expertise.• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate… Show more A5 Group Holdings known as A5 Cash and Carry is a retail company with a total of 11 stores in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. The company specializes in imports from China subsidized with various commodities from local suppliers. As part of the Executive Management Team, I report directly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.Key Responsibilities:• Provide clearly-defined HR vision, leadership and expertise.• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s Human Resources function and performance.• Participate in the development of the Company’s plans and programmes, particularly as it relates to impact on people. • Translate the Company’s Strategic and Tactical Business Plans into Strategic and Operational HR Strategies.• Build the Organizational Development Strategy through the enhancement of individual and management coaching.• Ensure Human Resources policies and practices are consistent with and support the Company’s compliance with regards to local guidelines and regulations.• Develop and execute Talent Acquisition and Staffing Strategies and programmes.• Maintain overall coordination of the Company’s Recruiting, On-Boarding, Development, Promotion and Relocation activities.• Establish programmes to actively engage an effective Employee / Company partnership to meet short and long-term strategic objectives.• Continually assesses the competitiveness of all programmes and practices against comparable companies, industries and markets.• Ensure that all team members adhere strictly to the Code of Conduct. Chair Disciplinary Hearings and represent the Company at the CCMA as required.• Provide clear, strategic direction so as to ensure effective collaboration with Benefits, Commercial Insurance, Legal, Training, Relocation and Compensation partners to develop and implement specific HR programmes that deliver against the “Employer of Choice” objectives. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Roles and Responsibilities: - The HR Executive Shared Services controls the full strategic spectrum of Human Resources related issues across the group, subsidiaries and divisions.- The HR Executive guides and manages the overall provisions of Human Resource Services, policies, procedures and programs for the business.- The HR Executive is custodian of Recruitment, Remuneration and Benefits, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, Employment Equity, Training and… Show more Roles and Responsibilities: - The HR Executive Shared Services controls the full strategic spectrum of Human Resources related issues across the group, subsidiaries and divisions.- The HR Executive guides and manages the overall provisions of Human Resource Services, policies, procedures and programs for the business.- The HR Executive is custodian of Recruitment, Remuneration and Benefits, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, Employment Equity, Training and Development as well as Broad Based Black Empowerment.- Responsible for the formulating, implementing the Recruitment Strategy in the business. Overseas the recruitment department and ensures that recruitment deliverables are met on time.- Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation in regard to Remuneration and Benefits. Also ensures that monthly payroll is correct.- Handle the entire Industrial Relation within the business. Chairs the IR Committee whose role is to ensure procedural and substantive fairness and merits of the case for all Internal Disciplinary Enquiries Represents the business the CCMA. Knowledge of required labour legislation.- Responsible for the formulation and implementation of the organizational development strategy of the business.- Liaising with relevant SETA’s with regard to the business Annual Training Report and the rebates therefore. Implemented the Training Development of the Strategy of the business as well as ensuring the mentorship and coaching programs are conducted.- Created the business Employment Equity Plan and Policy and submission of the Annual Employment Equity Reports to the Department of Labour- Responsible for the business Broad Based Black Empowerment scorecard. - Responsible for the Training and Development Strategy as well bursaries within the business.- Responsible for all recruitment within the business from Executive to Unskilled employees. Show less

Umkomaas South Africa

 Ensure the overall smooth running of the Restaurant and Accommodation operations. Responsible for relevant department revenues, welfare, training, expense control, operating equipment, direct costs, departmental payroll and other expenses in order to achieve set budgets.  Responsible for the monitoring and control of all food and beverage results inclusive but not limited to food, beverage, operating equipment and operating supplies. Responsible for maintaining Service… Show more  Ensure the overall smooth running of the Restaurant and Accommodation operations. Responsible for relevant department revenues, welfare, training, expense control, operating equipment, direct costs, departmental payroll and other expenses in order to achieve set budgets.  Responsible for the monitoring and control of all food and beverage results inclusive but not limited to food, beverage, operating equipment and operating supplies. Responsible for maintaining Service Standards in all areas relating to management. Ensure a safe working environment for all staff. Identify new trends and opportunities for the company to increase profitability.  Plan implement and evaluate sales development activities. Manage and control budgets, Operational equipment and fixed assets. Efficient, effective communication between all stake holders.  Manage workplace relations through adherence to the relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures.  Responsible for compliance of all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ensure all budgetary targets are met by means of daily, weekly and monthly checks and controls. Show less

Newcastle Area, South Africa

Previously I was employed by LANXESS CISA (PTY) LTD for over thirteen years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director in my capacity as Human Recourses Business Partner and Administration Manager, I formed part of the executive management team of this chemical manufacturing plant which produces chromium products. I have been responsible for the following functions and Departments:• Human Resources • Training and Development • Procurement • Administration

Durban Area, South Africa

Experience Gained With Nulaid EggsIn the capacity of Regional Administration Manager for Nulaid Natal an agribusiness operating though out Africa, I gained considerable experience in the (F.M.C.G) field. In this position, I was responsible for the administration, systems, procedures, training and development for the farms, packstations and depots, together with production optimisation and enlarging the market share. The area covered, stretched from Umtata through to Zululand and as far… Show more Experience Gained With Nulaid EggsIn the capacity of Regional Administration Manager for Nulaid Natal an agribusiness operating though out Africa, I gained considerable experience in the (F.M.C.G) field. In this position, I was responsible for the administration, systems, procedures, training and development for the farms, packstations and depots, together with production optimisation and enlarging the market share. The area covered, stretched from Umtata through to Zululand and as far inland as Newcastle. I managed to gain extensive experience in the consumer market and dealt with chain stores and wholesalers. Monitoring the supply and demand in the market and negotiating deals and promotions was very challenging and exciting. I played an extensive role in the implementation and training of staff in the computer system SAP R/3 and SAP 4.5 and was solely responsible for these systems in the Natal region.I oversaw all aspects of the business from the rearing through to the culling of birds, the packing and dispatching of products, through to the customer age analyses, claims, deals, and every day operations. Over the three-year period with Nulaid my business knowledge extended to cover debtors, creditors, stock control, distribution, production and extended my knowledge in the agribusiness field. Show less

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Matric with Maths, Science

Senior Certificate