I am passionate about people, my profession & what I can do to assist in motivating employees to perform at their most optimal level, building & developing a strong organisation, instilling an organizational culture of high morale as a direct correlation to the talents of its people. I have 19+ year’s professional HR experience: • Served on the Board of Trustees for Pension, Provident & Disability Funds as Employer representative (various Companies) • Serving as Trustee on NGO / BBO Trusts • Company Representative / Member on various Committees (Audit, Risk & Governance; REMCO, EE, etc.) • Established & maintained strong relationships throughout the business with internal & external stakeholders • Formulating & implementing HR Strategies, driving key HR initiatives • Revised & implemented Group Company Policies, Procedures & Contracts • Employee Relations • Industrial Relations: Advising & assisting Mngt; Policy review, procedures, HR processes (CCMA representation: Con-Arb); Legislation & Compliance monitoring; Risk assessment etc. • Union exposure having worked specifically with DETAWU & FAWU • HR solutions delivery and effective business partnerships • Compensation, Remuneration and Benefits • Learning and Development • Performance and Talent Management • Attraction, Recruitment and Retention of staff (general, Mngt, Directorate, CEO) • HR Reporting (HR analytics and metrics) • HR Project Management • Key internal & external Communication Executive • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation & HR practices and processes • Training / course presentation My industry experience extends to FMCG, Retail (Fashion), Hospitality, Fast Food & Beverage, Manufacturing (Food & Beverage), Healthcare/Pharmaceutical (Skin Care, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics), Publishing/Media, Private Medical, Telecommunications & Logistics.