Experience

Houbara Defence & Security
• United Arab Emirates
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

• United Arab Emirates
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Officer

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2020

  • Responsible for execution of the Talent & Employee Development strategy. Set out and managed all aspects of the employee journey; implemented robust talent acquisition tactics, employee onboarding, talent management, total rewards and the employee experience. • Proactively drove the annual talent acquisition strategy, which focused on culture development of continuous growth. • Provided technical support across labor relation’s issues, ensured compliance to all UAE labor laws and drove best practice. • Drove the organizational effectiveness agenda, leveraged off people analytics, which supported the development of high performing, engaged and motivated employees. Show less



Grundling & Nel Attorneys

• Attorney

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Complied, analyzed and reviewed case documents, briefs, lawsuits, drafted correspondence and legal documentations. • Attended both mediation and arbitration sessions and ensured all documentation were executed, logged and archived properly. • Executed weekly and monthly reports and circulated important information to clients and partners. • Provided ad hoc support to the HR team and ensured all policies were up to date and adhered to. • Complied, analyzed and reviewed case documents, briefs, lawsuits, drafted correspondence and legal documentations. • Attended both mediation and arbitration sessions and ensured all documentation were executed, logged and archived properly. • Executed weekly and monthly reports and circulated important information to clients and partners. • Provided ad hoc support to the HR team and ensured all policies were up to date and adhered to.



Du Plessis & Kruyshaar Attorneys

• Attorney

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Provided legal support across the Practice and supported multiple partners. • Drafted pleadings and notices for civil litigation in Magistrate’s Court and High Court matters. • Attended Court for opposed and unopposed civil litigation and criminal matters. • Provided legal support across the Practice and supported multiple partners. • Drafted pleadings and notices for civil litigation in Magistrate’s Court and High Court matters. • Attended Court for opposed and unopposed civil litigation and criminal matters.