Experience

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  The Jefferson Young Group

  • EMEA & AFRICA

  • People Management Advisor EMEA

    • Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
    • EMEA & AFRICA

    Supporting SME clients across EMEA & AFRICA to define and implement people management strategies,systems, processes and operations.

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  Corporate Vision

  • South Africa & International

  • People Management & Operations Director AFRICA - UK - EUROPE - APAC - LATAM

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
    • South Africa & International

    Solutions focused turnkey, end to end project facilitation, progressive and mufti-disciplined delivering services across South Africa including AFRICA - UK - EUROPE - APAC - LATAM.I deliver commercial bespoke people management strategy, systems, processes, solutions, training and resourcing across multiple major development projects across Africa, Europe and Middle East. Supporting "greenfield" hospitality, engineering, mining, construction and real estate projects. The core business also delivers all elements of a project life-cycle including: Feasibility studies. Capital justifications. Front-end engineering. Detailed design and costing.Local statutory compliance. Procurement & logistics. International resourcing and human resources services. Facilities management. Full turnkey project completion. Failed project recovery specialists .Our extensive experience across a wide range of industries encourages cross fertilization of ideas and adoption of best practices and techniques.

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  Grafton Employment Group

  • Group Resources Director

    • Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

    With some 70 offices in 16 countries the Grafton Employment Group offers a unique global network that is considered local in each and every market. Through a network of specialised brands, the Grafton Employment Group provides a comprehensive range of HR and Employment services including Recruitment and Selection, Leadership Development, Payroll Outsourcing, Human Resources Consultancy, FDI and Site Selection Consultancy, Executive Search, Employer Branding, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Specialist Permanent Recruitment, Talent Monitoring and Mapping, Vendor Managed Solutions, Volume Resourcing.

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  Nair & Co.

  • Vice President

    • Nov 2007 - Dec 2010

    Nair & Co. operates in 50+ countries with over 700 employees globally. Through a network of international offices the Nair & Co. network of compliance, legal, human resources, tax and advisory services help organizations manage and minimize risks, add value, and succeed in the challenging environments in which they do business.

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  AlanDick Africa

  • Regional Human Resources Manager

    • Jun 2004 - Oct 2007

    The AlanDick Group of companies is a total communications infrastructure solutions provider with the global logistics to provide innovative products and services to satisfy the needs of the wireless network , broadcast, radar/surveillance & broadband markets.With offices across 5 continents AlanDick is a world leading organisation with the ability to plan, design, deploy, develop, integrate, maintain, manage, monitor, support, & optimize communication systems across the globe.

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  Pathfinders

  • Director

    • 1995 - 2004

    Pathfinders specialising in business partnering for professional and support services. Working across a broad spectrum of industry and business sectors. Core client groups are HR, Finance, IT, Corporate Services, Manufacturing and a wide range of professional services functions including business startup strategy, internal communications, compliance, risk management, property, procurement and technical professional services. Working with operational managers and leaders on a number of business transformation, talent management and leadership programmes. Pathfinders with a proven track record in supporting organisations to successfully transform their enabling functions to truly partner the business, strategically aligned and focused on value. Working with individuals and functions to build influential and credible relationships with their business colleagues and customers.

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  Central News Agency

  • Human Resources Director

    • 1991 - 1995

    CNA is one of the oldest retail brands in Southern Africa having commenced trading in 1896, making CNA over a century old. CNA is a retail leader in the enablement of the people of Southern Africa through the acquisition of knowledge. Providing a wide range of reading, writing, learning, listening and interacting consumables.

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  Fenner Dunlop

  • Divisional HR Manager

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

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  Johnson & Johnson

  • Training and Development Manager

    • Jan 1981 - Jan 1987

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  CG Smith Sugar Ltd

  • Training Manager

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1981