Specialist: Recruitment and Talent Management - National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)
(2022-05)
Reporting: Executive Corporate Services
- Lead the implementation of the organisation's Talent Management Strategy.
- Developed succession planning frameworks for critical and scarce skills positions.
- Improved recruitment governance by strengthening recruitment policies and ensuring compliance with Auditor-General requirements.
- Partner with Executive Management to identify critical capability gaps and talent risks.
- Lead organisation-wide performance management processes from goal setting to annual assessments.
- Provide strategic workforce analytics and talent reports to Executive Management and EXCO.
- Drive organisational development and culture transformation initiatives supporting organisational effectiveness.
- Manage internship and learnership programmes to strengthen future talent pipelines.
- Manage the implementation of structured training programmes for interns with respective line managers.
- Facilitate executive recruitment and assessment processes for senior appointments.
- Lead and develop integrated change management strategies aligned with organisational strategic and operational plans.
- Translate strategic objectives into actional roadmaps and with measurable outcomes.
- Manage change milestones, dependencies and success measures across programmes.
- Conducted organisational change readiness and impact assessments, enabling leadership to proactively address risks, resistance and capability gaps during transformation initiatives.
- Build internal change management capability through training, mentoring and development.
- Drive culture transformation interventions aimed at improving organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Support organisational change initiatives linked to governance reforms, business process improvements and structural realignments.
Management Consultant - Ditshaba Management Holdings
(2019-04 - 2022-03)
Reporting: Director. Reason for leaving: Contract Ended. Provided strategic Human Capital consulting services to public and private sector organisations.
- Designed Human Capital strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
- Led organisational design and organisational development projects.
- Developed Talent Management and succession planning frameworks.
- Conducted workforce planning and organisational diagnostics.
- Facilitated leadership development and executive coaching initiatives.
- Led executive recruitment assignments.
- Conducted organisational culture assessments and employee engagement interventions.
- Led enterprise-wide change management initiatives supporting organisational restructuring, governance improvements and business transformation by developing change strategies, communication plans, stakeholder engagement frameworks and adoption interventions.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops and executive presentations.
- Conducted research and benchmarking on emerging Human Capital trends.
Senior Office Manager - NLC Leadership Consulting
(2015-01 - 2019-03)
Reporting: HR Director. Reason for leaving: Career Advancement
- Managed office operations and consulting support functions.
- Led recruitment and onboarding of staff.
- Managed employee performance and development.
- Identified training and development needs.
- Developed workforce and succession plans.
- Supported employee relations and labour relations processes.
- Coordinated consulting projects and client engagements.
- Managed budgets, procurement and service provider contracts.
HR Consultant - Impact Strategy Consulting
(2011-09 - 2014-12)
Reporting to: HR Manager. Reason for leaving: Career Advancement
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Sourced and attracted candidates using various methods such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
- Managed the entire recruitment process from initial contact through onboarding.
- Developed and managed the implementation of recruitment plans in support of managing time to fill, increasing direct recruitment and consistently building a high talent pool.
- Identification of critical positions and ensure an adequate supply and pipeline of appropriately qualified staff to fill in those roles.
- Ensured that all audit findings and risks relating to the function are addressed and mitigated.
- Designed and delivered training programs on various HR topics.
- Identify training needs and recommend appropriate development programs.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives.
- Ensured HR practices comply with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Stayed updated on changes in employment legislation and best practices.
- Assisted in developing performance management systems.
- Provided guidance on setting performance goals and conducting appraisals.
- Supported the implementation of performance improvement plans.
- Coordinated the annual performance management cycle (planning, mid-year reviews, final appraisals).
- Facilitated calibration sessions to ensure consistency and fairness in ratings.
- Provided training and guidance to managers and employees on effective performance management practices.
Bid Analyst - Alexander Forbes
(2009-11 - 2011-08)
Reporting to: Director Public Sector. Reason for leaving: Career transition into People Management to align with Industrial Psychology qualifications and long-term career aspirations
- Analysed tender and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to determine bid requirements and compliance obligations.
- Coordinated the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of proposals.
- Prepared, compiled, reviewed, and edited bid documentation to ensure completeness, quality, and compliance.
- Liaised with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to gather technical, financial, and commercial information for bid submissions.
- Monitored tender opportunities and maintained a bid pipeline and submission schedule.
- Conducted risk assessments and identify potential issues affecting bid success.
- Ensured adherence to procurement regulations, client specifications, and organisational policies.
- Maintained a repository of bid documentation, templates, and supporting information.
- Analysed bid outcomes and prepare reports to identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Supported the development of bid strategies aimed at improving win rates and organisational competitiveness.
Business Development Coordinator - SizweNtsalubaGobodo
(2006-09 - 2009-09)
Trade Marketing Manager - Uthingo Management
(2003-11 - 2006-08)
Accreditation Coordinator - Uthingo Management
(2000-02 - 2003-10)
Teller - Standard Bank
(1998-01 - 1999-12)
