I have worked for a variety of industry leaders including: • Edcon • JD Group • Educor, Damelin College • First National Bank My current role includes the delivery of strategic human resource services to the business by implementing best practice people management and transformation initiatives that are in line with business strategies. This is done by partnering with key stakeholders in order to build a competent workforce and create a positive climate for employees. Significant projects worked on include: • Edcon – Section 197 transfer and assimilation of Accenture Services employees into Edcon Financial Services. • Edcon – Lead Human Resource Business Partner for the Edcon Africa business. • Edcon – The launch of Edgars Connect cellular stores across various locations across South Africa. • JD Group - The launch of Financial Services and Unsecured lending within Steinhoff Internationals retail brands - Rochester Furniture, e-Best buy Beds, Bed and Lounge, Hardware Warehouse, Penny Pinchers and Timber City. • JD Group – The merger and assimilation of Maravedi Financial Services into the JD Group financial services, operations division. • Edcon – The launch of Edgars Active and subsequent conversion of Discom cosmetic stores. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and a National Diploma with the following skills profile: • Talent Management • Innovation and Ideation • Managing diverse teams • Project Management • Change Management • Budget Management • Negotiation, communication and presentation skills • Leading in the face of adversity • Strategy Development • Operations Management