Rudy Dexter

Results-driven HR and business professional with 15+ years of experience across employee benefits, financial services, and sales leadership. Specialist in employee benefits within the mining sector, managing complex pensions, disability, and medical aid portfolios. MBA-qualified with a strong track record of improving operational efficiency, strengthening governance, and driving revenue growth. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and stakeholder engagement.

Specialist: Employee Benefits - Petra Diamonds South Africa

(2015-06)

• Manage the employee benefits portfolio supporting 1,700+ employees across operations.
• Serve as Principal Officer for the Defined Benefit Pension Fund, valued at R150m+ in total assets.
• Process and oversee pension withdrawal claims monthly, maintaining full compliance.
• Manage all disability and incapacity cases for mining operations, improving resolution timelines and document accuracy.
• Coordinate the Employee Assistance Programme, increasing employee utilisation.
• Administer medical aid schemes with Company Brokers, ensuring cost-effective benefit structures.
• Contribute to policy development and maintenance, improving governance compliance across HR processes.
• Act as central coordinator for operational incapacity committees and key liaison for stakeholders.
• Reduced claims processing turnaround time through improved workflows and data accuracy.
• Strengthened pension fund governance, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Improved employee engagement through wellness programmes and support services.

Sales Manager - Sovereign BMW

(2013-11 - 2015-05)

• Managed and coached a sales team.
• Forecasted sales and managed the stock pipeline.
• Controlled departmental budget and improved cost efficiencies.
• Led events and exhibitions, contributing to increased brand visibility and sales.
• Consistently met and exceeded sales targets.
• Improved team performance through coaching and motivation, resulting in higher closing rates.

Sales Executive - Sovereign BMW

(2011-07 - 2013-11)

Account Manager - Workwear Depot

(2010-09 - 2011-07)

Account Manager - SAB Limited - Kimberley

(2009-11 - 2010-07)

New Vehicle Sales Executive/Training Sales Manager - Oranje Toyota - Bloemfontein

(2004 - 2009)

• Awarded Sales Executive of the Year on numerous occasions at Oranje Toyota.
• Consistently ranked among top-performing sales consultants across dealership roles.

Student Assistant - University of the Free State

(2003 - 2003)

BCom Degree - Human Resource Management - UNISA (2023)

MBA Degree - University of the Free State (2011)

BCom Honours Degree - Business Management - University of the Free State (2003)

BCom - Marketing - University of the Free State (2002)