Experience

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  Transnet Engineering

  • South Africa
  • Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    • Mar 2022 - Present

    HR Strategy  Direct, lead HR team and guide the development and deployment of the people agenda aligned with the Transnet strategy.  Design, develop and ensure the deployment of the HR Strategy for the Business Units based on the Transnet Group HR strategy. Business Partnering Create an enabling environment to drive performance and employee engagement across the business areas by partnering with business leaders to define and implement relevant and appropriate People plans. Serve as the HR driver and coach to the leaders and/or leadership teams of the Business Unit in leading, managing and supporting their teams to deliver the business strategy using the appropriate tools and knowledge.Financial  Drive head count productivity based on benchmarks. Manage entire HR function’s budget.  Lead initiatives to reduce company labour and operational costs.Customer  Advice, challenge and coach business leaders and management team on employee matters with an outside- in perspective. Establish and maintain sound relationships with senior executives and managersPeople Direct, lead HR team and guide the implementation of People Management strategy, and the deployment of HR policies, programs and practices within Manufacturing, Corridors and Support Services departments. Lead talent management and leadership development tools and processes to support business strategy Build capability, unleash potential and drive performance at an individual, team and organisational levelCulture Role models company culture (behaviours and competencies) required to execute the people strategy Leading the cultural change process and share expertise across the organization to build consistent and standardized Human Resources solutions and best practices. Shape HR initiatives for building desired culture and capabilities to deliver on the strategy. Cultivate and establish organizational culture and change practices that promote collaboration & intergration.

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Jul 2007 - Feb 2022

    HR Strategy Ensure implementation of the HR Strategy for the Business Units based on the Transnet Group HR strategy as well as the Operating Division’s business requirements. Collaborating with the business to fully understand the key business objectives and drivers, and associated people requirements for both the current and future business challenges and delivering a Transnet wide roadmap for its delivery.Business Partnering Partner with the leaders and leadership teams of the Business Unit, in effectively supporting their teams - particularly in respect to delivering on any significant business priorities.  Develop a deep understanding of the business’s operations, its performance drivers and metrics, in order to deliver cost effective and value-added HR programmes and solutions that will enhance business performance. Take accountability for own development plan aligned to the Business Partner Competency model in order to raise the credibility of HR within the Business Unit.HR Analytics and Information Management Uses HR technology and systems to extract relevant HR data to ensure relevant information management that informs effective decision making and prioritising. Compiles accurate, reliable and meaningful HR reports through interpretation, comparisons and trend analyses and recommends solutions. Analyse trends and metrics (absenteeism, overtime, employee relation issues, etc.) and develop solutions/recommend appropriate interventions to Line Management in conjunction with relevant process owners. Control and manage staff establishment and HR system (e.g., increase of numbers and level changes).People Management Providing leadership and support to the HR team. Ensure sufficient development opportunities are made available to the HR team.  Attracting and retaining best class HR talent and develops our current HR talent Reinforce culture of continuous learning.  Gives open and candid feedback to direct reports.

  • Human Resources Officer

    • Nov 2005 - Jun 2007

     Provide end-to-end professional human resources service to the Business Partner area of responsibility. In partnership with HRBPs, facilitate the delivery of annual performance management processes. Ensure that all updated HR policies and the disciplinary codes are communicated to employees, line managers, and shop stewards.  Assist HRBPs in the delivery of comprehensive recruitment and on-boarding processes.  Assist HRBPs with the roll-out of Group HR Organisational Design and Development initiatives and or projects.

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  Transnet Freight Rail

  • Nelspruit Area, South Africa

  • Senior HR Administrator

    • Aug 2002 - Oct 2005
    • Nelspruit Area, South Africa

     Provide admin support to update all staff movement changes to ensure that the SAP database is accurate and up-to-date at all times.  Provide admin support concerning Employee benefits to ensure accuracy by following company policies, procedures, compliance, and legislation. Ensure accurate pa...

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  PFG Building Glass (PTY)LTD

  • Springs, Gauteng in South Africa

  • HR Trainee

    • Jun 1996 - Dec 1996
    • Springs, Gauteng in South Africa

     Provide assistance in the recruitment and selection process and on-boarding of employees. Assist in conducting learning and development needs analysis and co-ordination of learning and development interventions  Act as custodian for all learning and development facilities and equipment as wel...