Rodney Lekau

Results-driven Human Resources Professional with progressive experience across Mining, Non-Profit, and Public Sectors, supporting the full employee lifecycle from talent acquisition to employee separation. Experienced in recruitment and selection, onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, HR compliance, employment equity, performance management and measurement, HR reporting, and HR Administration. Experienced in partnering with management to implement people-centred HR solutions while ensuring compliance with labour legislation and organisational policies.

Recognised for professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and strong administrative capabilities, with proven experience in supporting HR operations, improving the employee experience and maintaining accurate HR records and reporting. Committed to building fair workplaces, strengthening organisational culture and contributing to business success through effective Human Resource Practices.

HR Administrator Graduate - Fraser Alexander (Ntshovelo Mining Plant Site)

(2025-10 - 2026-07)

Supported the end-to-end Human Resources function for a workforce of approximately 70 employees by delivering efficient HR administration, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, compliance reporting and employee lifecycle administration within a mining environment.

• Coordinated end-to-end onboarding and induction activities, ensuring new employees were successfully integrated into the organisation while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Administered leave, attendance and employee records, contributing to accurate payroll processing and improved HR data integrity.
• Supported monthly payroll preparation by validating employee information, leave transactions and time and attendance records.
• Facilitated HR policy communication and employee engagement initiatives, promoting awareness of organisational standards and workplace compliance.
• Prepared HR reports, maintained personnel records and ensured documentation complied with internal governance and legislative requirements.
• Coordinated employee wellness initiatives and provided administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including termination and exit processes.
• Built productive working relationships with employees, supervisors and management by providing responsive HR support and resolving day-to-day HR queries professionally.

Human Resource Assistant Intern - Nelson Mandela Foundation

(2023-04 - 2024-09)

Delivered comprehensive HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll support, learning and development, employee wellness and HR administration within a national non-profit organisation for a workforce of approximately 49 employees.

• Coordinated recruitment and selection activities, including vacancy administration, interview scheduling, candidate communication and onboarding support.
• Supported employee relations processes by providing administrative assistance during disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assisted in coordinating the performance management cycle, ensuring timely completion of performance reviews and accurate documentation.
• Maintained HR records and employee files, improving record accuracy and supporting compliance with organisational policies and labour legislation.
• Supported payroll administration through accurate processing of leave records, employee information and monthly HR documentation.
• Coordinated learning and development initiatives by arranging training logistics, maintaining training records and monitoring employee participation.
• Assisted with Employment Equity and HR reporting by compiling workforce information and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinated employee wellness initiatives and organisational engagement activities that promoted employee wellbeing and a positive workplace culture.
• Managed employee exit processes, ensuring clearance procedures, documentation and records were completed accurately and timeously.

Human Resources Intern - Information Regulator (SA)

(2021-09 - 2023-03)

Supported Human Resource operations while contributing to organisational projects, information governance initiatives and administrative services within a Section 9 Constitutional Institution with a workforce of approximately 120 employees.

• Coordinated recruitment administration, including interview logistics, candidate correspondence and recruitment documentation.
• Supported the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) process by maintaining records and monitoring submission deadlines.
• Administered leave, attendance and employee records, contributing to accurate payroll processing and improved HR data integrity.
• Supported monthly payroll preparation by validating employee information, leave transactions and time and attendance records.
• Facilitated HR policy communication and employee engagement initiatives, promoting awareness of organisational standards and workplace compliance.
• Prepared HR reports, maintained personnel records and ensured documentation complied with internal governance and legislative requirements.
• Coordinated employee wellness initiatives and provided administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including termination and exit processes.
• Built productive working relationships with employees, supervisors and management by providing responsive HR support and resolving day-to-day HR queries professionally.
• Managed Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer Registration records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Coordinated large-scale registration projects while monitoring system performance and resolving user queries in collaboration with system developers.
• Prepared management reports and supported statutory reporting processes, including PAIA annual reporting requirements.
• Delivered training and user support to employees and external stakeholders on registration systems and digital processes.
• Provided cross-functional administrative, reception and basic IT support, contributing to effective daily organisational operations.

Bachelor's Commerce Honours - Human Resource Management - University of Limpopo (2020 - 2021)

Bachelor's Commerce Degree - Human Resource Management - University of Limpopo (2019 - 2019)

Matriculation with bachelor's - Commercial Stream - Ramathope Senior Secondary School (2015 - 2015)