Daryl Wearne (Mrs)

 

Occupation

Generalist Human Resources Practitioner

Total Years Work Experience

Over 30 years

Age

56

Next Career Move

A human resources specialist position where employee wellness and career development experience and skills will be an advantage.

Job Location

Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni

Current Employer

Between assignments, running my own business

Availability

Immediate

 

Contact Details

Cell phone

+27 (0) 82 378 6650

Email

daryl.wearne@webmail.co.za

 

Personal Details

Gender

Female

Nationality

South African

 

Language

English, some Afrikaans

Drivers Licence

08

 

Profile

  • Experienced Human Resources Manager / Senior Human Resources Officer with 20 years experience at a mid level in the FCMG, Mining and service sectors
  • Experienced Project Manager / Team Leader with 7 years experience at mid level in the economic development sector
  • Qualified with an IPM Diploma, equivalent to 3 years post matric study.
  • Proven working experience at Redpeg (Pty) Ltd, PABC (Pan African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS), SABCOHA (South African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS), ARM (African Rainbow Minerals) and AVMIN (Anglovaal Mining) , SmithKline Beecham, Edgars Stores Ltd, Allied Publishing Ltd. Bestobell Engineering (SA) Ltd, Conway Johnson Benoni (Pty) Limited and a number of consultancy assignments.
  • Background in:

o    Human resources project management, senior level in a corporate environment.   Permanent or consultative in any sector

o    Strategic facilitation

o    Needs analysis

o    Strategy development, operation and review

o    Health and wellness policies and projects with a focus on HIV and AIDS, TB and malaria

o    Research, development and implementation of HR and training projects

o    Workplace programme/project implementation, assessment and review

o    Programme and project management

o    Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

o    Cross-cultural interaction locally and internationally

o    Financial analysis, budgeting, funding allocation and management

o    Development and implementation of health and wellness and general human resources policies and systems

  • Sound knowledge of:

o    Compliance

o    Communication

o    Consulting

o    Coaching/Advocacy for Improved Performance

o    Customer Orientation

LinkedIn profile to be found at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/darylwearne

 

Education

1994 - Institute of People Management (IPM) 3 year Diploma

1975 - Efficiency Business Academy Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate /Matric)

 

Professional Courses / Training

2014

The Art of Drawing and Painting, InShare, Feb 17 Mar 18

by Jusri Eldin Devries

Open 2 Study

2013

Drawing - The Art Centre, 2013

Design and Art Techniques, short courses - Coursera, 2012

Basic Science: What’s new in HIV Virology? – Prof. Lynn Morris – Master Class in HIV (Toga Laboratory)

Master Class in HIV (Toga Laboratory), 2011

Overview of SA legislation in the context of HIV and AIDS. Redpeg (Pty) Ltd, 2010

G&A - Governance and Accountability. The focus was on Section 21 organisations in terms of new Companies Act No. 71 of 2008, the King Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa and the King Code on Corporate Governance ("King III"). Pact SA, 2010

Overview of SA legislation in the context of HIV and AIDS. Redpeg (Pty) Ltd, 2009

USAID/PEPFAR - Grant and Funding Management., Pact SA, 2008

Cost Benefit Analysis of HIV and AIDS Workplace Programmes. GTZ is now GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, 2006

RHAP - HIV/AIDS Programme Management., Pact SA, 2005

Writing of competency based training materials. G & K Training

2004

The Pacific Institute - Investment in Excellence.

The Pacific Institute -

2004

Nedbank - Small Business Networks.

Nedbank

2003

RHAP - Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting of HIV/AIDS.

Pact SA

2002

HEARD (Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division), University of Natal – Planning for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.

HEARD (Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division), University of Natal

1998

Witwatersrand Centre for Human Development -Counselling skills and E A P Co-Ordinator.

Witwatersrand Centre for Human Development

1988

Analysis and Evaluation of Jobs (Competency Based).

Edgars

1987

Andrew Levy & Associates - Industrial Relations.

Edgars

1986

Compiling of Job Descriptions, Hay and Paterson systems of Job Evaluation.

Edgars

 

Louis Allen Management Training –AMAP.

Louis Allen

 

Targeted Selection –Competency Based Interviewing Techniques.

Targeted Selection

 

Train the Trainer – Interaction Management.

Interaction Management

 

H& W SETA -Getting short courses and training providers accredited.

H & W SETA

 

Computer Skills

  • Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access And Outlook)
  • Competency Profiler – Group Dynamics
  • JE Manager – Job Evaluation System
  • Stats soft – Statistica, Statistical Programme
  • VIP (Plus)

 

Duties Breakdown

Project / Programme Management and Co-Ordination

9 years

40% Project Management and programme implementation

20% Financials and fundraising

40% On-site consulting, technical assistance and facilitation of training

Human Resources

24 years

20% Recruitment and selection

25% Staff development

20% Remuneration and benefits

20% Employee relations and wellbeing

15% Human Resources administration and record maintenance

Secretarial and administration

4 years

50% Secretarial support and client liaison

10% Department costs and budget

40% Organisational policy and procedure review and implementation

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Organisation - human resources and project management requires an orderly approach
  • Multitasking
  • Discretion and business ethics
  • Dual focus - considering the needs of both employees and management
  • Employee and client trust
  • Fairness
  • Dedication to continuous improvement
  • Strategic orientation
  • Team orientation
  • Consulting skills

 

Currently running Yen Desirables (formed in March 2012)

Source and retail custom designed jewellery, jewellery accessories, tableware and objets d'art by award winning South African designers and manufacturers at trade exhibitions and other outlets.

 

Set up the business, network with top South African designers of ceramic products, pewter ware and jewellery manufacture.

 

Currently represent Aboda WITH their flatware and pewter hearts at trade and retail exhibitions. Set up a web site, market and assemble many of the products. This business can be handed over to a family member should long term employment be considered. http://yendesirables.yolasite.com/

 

Career History

1 April 2009 to 31 August 2011

Redpeg (Pty) Ltd

www.redpeg.co.za

HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator

Overview

  • Provide technical expertise for the implementation of the national HIV/AIDS Strategic Workplace programme for 250 SMME’s across a variety of sectors (including chemical, local government, manufacturing, metals, transport, and more). Responsible for facilitation of training programmes, conducting of KAP (HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices) surveys, feedback, support and analysis of economic impact assessments as well as HIV policy development consulting (HIV/AIDS policies, alignment of human resources policies and co-ordinating the development and advising on the drafting of HIV/AIDS strategies).

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate HIV/AIDS awareness training for participating companies.
  • Conduct interpretation and analyses of impact study for participating companies
  • Provide consulting and support services regarding HIV strategy and policy implementation
  • Monitor and evaluate the project direction and achievements on a regular basis and produce reports for the Project Manager as required.
  • Based on the research findings and recommendations, implement the Redpeg intervention model.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring services for HIV Managers and Co-Ordinators from participating companies.
  • Provide support to programme participants with the completion of Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
  • Assess and draft up of Good Practice on HIV/AIDS workplace interventions mainly for the funders and possibly potential funders of future programmes

Achievements

  • Facilitated awareness training for over 500 participants in Gauteng based companies such as Air Liquide, Community Paints, Flexilube, Hi Tech Inks, Liquid Colours, Set Point Industrial Technology, Wearcheck, Sunray Cosmetics, Rand Water, Merisol (Pty) Ltd, Imbumba Aganang and Contract Forwarding
  • Coached programme participants to draft HIV/AIDS policies and strategies of over 180 companies and align their human resources policies. Developed draft documents to assist where none existed.
  • Lead policy and strategy development workshops, developed materials for these workshops
  • Developed human resources tools and templates to evaluate and provide feedback on their human resource policy and procedure development and HIV/AIDS policies and strategy documents
  • Interviewed and assisted in the write up of Programme Best Practice e.g. CEO of MERSETA, Human Resources representatives from companies such as Specialised Freight and Metso South Africa.

Reason for leaving

Expiry of fixed term contract coinciding with project cycles and determined by local and overseas funding.   (CHIETA and MERSETA, Global Fund via the Department of Health).

 

1 April 2009 to 30 September 2010 [1]

Pan African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (PABC)

www.pabcnetwork.org/

BizAIDS Programme Manager

Overview

  • Project managed the delivery of BizAIDS training to very small business to enable small business owners to plan and act in the face of different risks, including HIV and AIDS, and thereby ensuring the continued operation of the business.
  • Monitored and evaluated the BizAIDS programme delivery and report back to funders, partners and other interested parties.
  • With a budget of ZAR 3,600,816, (USD 497,009), I worked with National Business Coalitions (NBCs) in Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa, as well as implementing organisations in Lesotho and Zambia

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for the two sub-grants designated in the programme and worked with the National Business Coalitions (NBCs) to determine appropriate activities and budgets.
  • Overseeing sub-grants totalling almost R765 000. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on training and other materials development including IT/communications design and the contributions to the programme by other consultants (team of five members).

Achievements

  • Worked with the COO in activities related to the staffing and remuneration of consultants and contractors.
  • Developed and proposed HR policies and procedures.
  • Provided technical assistance and support to NBCs to promote and implement BizAIDS methodologies, ranging from project implementation to final close out of the programmes.
  • Ensured that rigorous funder obligations regarding compliance were adhered to relating to sub-grants and other internal processes.
  • Through the implementing partners, ensured the delivery of BizAIDS training to 1821 very small business owners in Zimbabwe and Swaziland, and the training of 65 BizAIDS trainers.
  • Refined and implemented monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders and other interested stakeholders.
  • Networked with a number of partners in this programme and connected PABC with organisations that could continue to support and fund the BizAIDS programme.

Reason for leaving

Expiry of fixed term contract coinciding with project cycle and determined by USAID funding.

 

 

2 September 2004 – 31 August 2008

South African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SABCOHA)

http://www.sabcoha.org/

National BizAIDS Project Manager

Overview

  • Reporting to: CEO of SABCOHA; Regional Director of IESC, Africa and the Vice President of IESC, Global Development.
  • Liaison with: The BizAIDS Programme Co-Ordinator, 13 trainers and a team of consultants from the disciplines of Public Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation, specialist facilitators.
  • Managed the delivery of BizAIDS training to very small business to ensure that small business owners are better able to plan and act in the face of risk, including HIV and AIDS, thereby ensuring the continued operation of the business. Initially launched the pilot programme with funding from USAID, followed by the national rollout of the programme with funding from DFID, CDC and Gauteng Department of Health.
  • Monitored and evaluated the BizAIDS programme delivery and report-back to funders, partners and other interested parties.
  • Project management of the pilot project included a budget of R1,550.800.
  • The national programme had a budget of R2,200,000 per annum for two years.
  • SABCOHA secured funds from CDC for five years, and approximately R1,000,000 was allocated to BizAIDS during year one (09/2007 – 08/2008).
  • Secured funds for a project with the Gauteng Department of Health of R350 000 in 2008

Responsibilities

  • Applying to funding organisations for programme funds, and successfully secured funds from the Gauteng Multi-sectorial AIDS Unit of the Department of Health, and received approval from SASIX, the SA Social Investment Exchange, as a worthy project.
  • Identifying and exploiting andragogy opportunities to a segment of the economy often excluded from formalised business training and development programmes.   I developed a network of participating business associations, local partners, business development organisations, and independent business trainers.
  • Communicating effectively in a business and project environment with team members and clients (both internal and external).
  • Contributing and providing assistance to the project’s scope, life cycle activities and the executing the grant and project plan by applying the correct mix of management tools to ensure that the project work was carried out according to plan.
  • Managing the development and implementation of the project plan in response to outcomes evaluated and assessed and providing related inputs to keep the project on track. Informing plans for the design of the National BizAIDS rollout strategy.
  • Performing functions related to the project and documentation requirements and administering meetings and workshops.
  • Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of the BizAIDS project outputs. Manage and lead a support team and consultants working on the BizAIDS project.
  • Managing data relating to behavioural surveys and reporting on significant trends and issues.
  • Writing a variety of materials, including developing adult training materials and trainer’s guide, promoting the programme results and the lessons learned.
  • Managing a project team and the following activities:

o     Recruiting, selecting and delegating work to project team members

o     Resolving conflict and negotiating agreements with project team members and stakeholders

o     Managing stakeholders’ needs and expectations

o     Ensuring the development of an appropriate project organisational structure for the programme rollout

o     Calculating and evaluating the impact of quality issues on other project parameters

o     Compiling and presenting scope of work documentation

o     Eliminating bottlenecks

o     Managing quality issues throughout the project

o     Identifying the viability of computerised project management tools to best meet objectives

o     Integrating various project elements

o     Developing a project plan and change control systems to integrate the various project elements

o     Allocating resources

o     Actively researching current and prospective donors, identifying individuals and groups with the capacity and propensity to support the project.

Achievements

  • BizAIDS provides very small business with a risk survival guide. It is a toolkit of practical action plans and guidelines for small business owners, which helps them prepare for HIV and AIDS and other related emergencies.
  • Recruited and selected the team of trainers and consultants
  • Developed the participant’s workbook and the facilitator’s guide.
  • Over 200 facilitated workshops took place in greater Johannesburg and Gauteng, Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth, North West Province – Rustenburg and Pretoria between February 2005 and August 2008.   Over 3,300 small businesses were reached.
  • Assisted in the facilitation and implementation of the programme in Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana.
  • Over 20 business management trainers were trained in the BizAIDS methodology.
  • Businesses were diverse and included:

o     Construction and engineering trades; people and suppliers; coffin makers; bead workers; IT suppliers and web designers; taxi owners; spaza and tuck shop owners and operators; trainers, volunteers and social workers in the field of HIV and AIDS.

o     Participants saw value in attending BizAIDS for the business strengthening skills and advice on dealing with those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS and sought help to put in place measures to protect and to provide sustainability for their businesses.

Reason for leaving

Successful completion of the pilot project, the national rollout and the development of a strategic plan to rollout in three additional regions within South Africa.

 

 

December 2000 – June 2004

ARM / AVMIN (in 2003 Anglovaal Limited changed its name to Avmin (Anglovaal Mining), 2004, Anglovaal Mining changed its name to ARM (African Rainbow Minerals))

 

Human Resources Project Manager

Overview

  • Reporting to: The Group Healthcare Advisor - The Head Office Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for a number of projects including Head Office HIV/AIDS Programme and Avmin’s HIV/AIDS strategy implementation within ten operations.
  • The objective of the strategic HIV/AIDS scorecard was to provide a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the HIV/AIDS programme at a given point in time.   Each audit provided a gap analysis, which if closed over a five-year period, would ensure that the risk of the HIV impact on both the business and employee was minimized via effective management.
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating results of the HIV/AIDS scorecard, a group-wide monitoring and evaluation tool. (Worked closely with Healthcare Advisor on this ground breaking work).
  • Compiling reports as a contribution to the group’s annual reports (HIV/AIDS related).
  • Developing, promoting, implementing, conducting, analysing and reporting on KAP surveys (behaviour surveys).
  • Collating group statistics relating to HIV/AIDS prevalence.
  • Researching, surveying and analysing better practice e.g. medical incapacity, disease management schemes and service providers,
  • Formal reporting to group management.
  • Compiling of job profiles for technical specialists (DL and above).
  • Proposing and approving promotional and marketing materials relating to HIV/AIDS interventions.
  • Developing and approving of an appropriate HIV/AIDS policy.

Achievements

  • Participated in the presentation of the scorecard methodologies and results for showcasing by World Economic Forum as a Best Practice Case Study.
  • Invited to present the results at a UNDP conference held in Durban.
  • Coordinated one of the first HIV/AIDS Economic Impact studies in South Africa - designed methodologies for the management of large sets of employee and company data (5300 employees and approximately 2400 contract staff, spanning five years of history).
  • HIV/AIDS policy - Research and formulation of foundational policy. Support of HIV/AIDS governance and workplace committees.
  • HIV/AIDS behavioural surveys or KAP surveys (knowledge, attitude and practice). Designed and implemented statistical analysis and reported the results and findings of the surveys.
  • Assisted with the development of an organisational specific Impact Matrix tool and the HIV/AIDS strategy intervention continuum.
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Coordinator – re-introduction of the programme to maximize employee functioning in personal matters and on the job.

Reason for leaving

Retrenched when Avmin, Harmony and ARM merged.

 

 

June 1998 – September 1999

Avgold Limited, a Division of Avmin Limited

Mining House – Gold and Base Minerals

Payroll and Human Resources Administrator

Overview

  • Reporting to: HR Executive and Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

  • Planned, organised and performed integrated administrative activities of a multifaceted payroll and employee benefits input into an outsourced payroll-processing bureau. Administered all aspects of the fiscal affairs, human resources, and statutory returns of 190 monthly paid employees and contract staff.
  • Compiled and processed structured, flexible remuneration packages for all employees.

 

Reason for leaving

Retrenched, Avgold Head Office closed down.

 

 

October 1996 – June 1998

Avmin Limited, an Anglovaal Limited Group Company

Mining House – Gold and Base Minerals

Senior Human Resources Officer: HR Projects

Overview

  • Reporting to: Human Resources Manager: Projects.   Staff complement – 55 at the mine and 20 team members at head office.

Responsibilities

  • Analysis and determination of critical competencies and skills and the introduction of employment equity reporting mechanisms fulfilling legislative requirements. Assessment of job profiling methodologies and implementation of systematic job profiling and job grading processes (JE Manager).

Projects

  • Travelled to Zambian Copper belt and assisted the Kafue Consortium with human resource and payroll systems audits of the ZCCM (Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines).
  • Assisted the new mine feasibility study teams inhuman resources requirements for the Nkomati Mine near Machadodorp and Forzando Coal Mine in Bethal. Of particular interest were housing valuation and staff remuneration policies and practices.
  • Provided on-site assistance with the initial staffing up of Nkomati mine with recruitment, selection and orientation as well as on-going monitoring of relocated mining specialists.

o     For 10 months I assisted the Nkomati Feasibility team with preliminary analysis, project feasibility, analysis of risk areas and project planning for the manning section of the project. The mine moved from a pilot study to a working mine of 13 000 run of mine tons per month. Provided a full off site human resources function to the mine by making bi-weekly site visits to Machadodorp. Assisted with the introduction of flexible remuneration and aided staff in their selections. Proposed various policy and procedure documents, e.g. overtime, maternity leave, employment equity bill.

o     This function was handed over in the main to the mine in December 1997. Only ad hoc projects and requests are handled, e.g. policy and procedure formulation, salary / benefit comparisons with market, job and competency profiling, analysis of legislation compliance etc.

 

Reason for leaving

Responsibilities and projects handed over to the mine.

 

 

 

October 1995 – September 1996

Avmin Limited, an Anglovaal Limited Group Company, Head Office

 

Senior Human Resources Officer: Manpower and Development

Overview

  • Reporting to: Human Resources Manager : Head Office

Responsibilities

  • Developed methodologies to identify skills gaps with the aim of addressing them by means of training and other interventions; drafted workplace assessment guides to establish competence in critical posts and determined level of performance by monitoring performance management system.

Achievements

  • Analysed and interpreted the manpower and training requirements needed for increased performance and recommended appropriate action to Human Resources Manager: Head Office and ensured the implementation thereof.

 

  • Manpower Management:

o     Developed and maintained a manpower planning system.

o     Controlled manpower levels.

o     Contracted out external recruitment and selection.

o     Controlled engagement of temporary and contract staff.

  • Human Resource Administration:

o     Controlled administration procedures for transfers, retirements and resignations.

o     Advised on timeous retirement planning.

o     Ensured that administrative assistant maintained manpower statistics.

o     Reviewed exit interviews.

o     Coordinated human resources systems.

o     Maintained succession planning for AVMIN Head Office (up to Paterson D Band)

  • Training and Development (Head Office):

o     Prepared annual needs analysis using various techniques.

o     Coordinated training.

o     Compiled training budget.

o     Evaluated the effectiveness of training.

  • Monitored and controlled the internal (part-time) study assistance scheme to ensure effectiveness in a changing environment:

o     Compiled statistics and provided input into Breakwater Monitor.

o     Oversaw the Adult Basic Education literacy programme.

o     Compiled and presented induction and orientation programmes.

o     Career Development.

o     Presented training courses.

  • Coordination of the EAP (Employee Assistance Programme):

o     Formulated policy and procedure statement.

o     Negotiated contract obligations with Witwatersrand Centre for Human Development

o     Marketing and processing of services for individuals through the referral system.

o     Selected appropriate preventive and developmental programmes.

o     Trained and coached Administrator: Manpower and Training, on human resource planning aspects.

Reason for leaving

Retrenchment, company consolidation – no fault dismissal.

 

June 1995 - September 1995

Avmin Limited, an Anglovaal Limited Group Company, Head Office

 

Senior Personnel Officer: Remuneration

Overview

  • Reporting to: Human Resources Manager. The previous incumbent in this position resigned and I was called upon to care take the position until it was filled.

Responsibilities

  • Input into the JCI and FSA salary surveys.
  • All analysis and preparation work, administration, and processing of general salary review for approximately 500 salaried staff nation-wide.
  • Interviewing numerous housing loan applicants and proposed and processed Anglovaal housing loans.

Reason for leaving

Internal transfer

 

January 1991 to May 1995

Anglovaal Limited

 

Personnel Officer

Overview

  • Reporting to the Group Human Resources Manager
  • Provided a personnel service to Head Office staff, incorporating recruitment, selection, counselling, industrial relations, personnel administration, training and projects. (The total staff complement nationwide: approximately 600.)

Responsibilities

  • Personnel administration:

o     Administering promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary workers.

o     Formulating policies, researching similar policies and practices in other institutions companies and mining houses.

o     Providing input into computerised record keeping system.

o     Overseeing long service awards and retirement functions.

o     Administering personal loans (company and external) and salary advances.

  • Recruitment and selection:

o     All facets of recruitment and selection (typically technical staff), including the administration of testing.

o     Induction programme and orientation - analysing suitability of new recruits.

  • Employee counselling and role of Employee Assistance Programme coordinator (EAP):

o     Evaluating, monitoring, advertising and promoting all in-house programmes.

o     Referring staff members (and/or family members) to the EAP counsellors, to the psychiatric section of Rand Mutual Hospital and to outside professional or medical advisors.

o     Sole responsibility for the planning, budgeting and coordination of the in-house EAP programme.

o     Counselling.

o     Representing the company at the Chamber of Mines EAP Steering Committee meetings.

  • Internal Industrial Relations:

o     Advising management and employees as to their rights and duties and the possible implications of any suggested course of action.

o     Representing the human resources manager at disciplinary hearings and appeals.

o     Maintaining constant contact with managers, supervisors, employee representatives and employees regarding various industrial relations matters, new company practices and generally maintaining good employee relations within the workplace.

o     Providing on-site personnel service to employees based away from Head Office.

  • Car scheme:

o     Verifying replacement cycles, advising on allowance entitlements, providing information on tax implications and available financing.   Ensuring that all administration was completed.

  • Staff development:

o     Identifying training needs, researching training options and proposing a course of action.

o     Developing training modules and presenting modules on an ad hoc basis.

  • Training:         

o     Evaluating and updating as necessary, training material for induction programme, pre-retirement planning course and other courses.

o     Presenting training as required.

  • Arranging annual medical check-ups for canteen workers and drivers.

o     Coordinating with the medical advisor of Gold Fields and the Chamber of Mines Clinic.

o     Following up on the results and providing advice, as appropriate.

  • Job evaluation / job grading:

o     Conducting job description interviews and helping employees in the writing of their job descriptions.

  • Statistical reports:

o     Calculating and producing human resources statistics on an ad hoc basis.

Reason for leaving

Internal transfer

 

July 1989 – December 1990

SmithKline Beecham Consumer Brands (Isando)

Research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company

Human Resources Officer

Overview

  • Reporting to: Human Resources Manager and providing a generalist personnel service for the salaried staff (+ 600) based at the factory site in Isando plus a "distanced" service to the coastal branches.

Responsibilities

  • Manning:

o     Recruiting and selection, drawing up man/job specifications, administrating testing, reference checks and appointment formalities.

  • Induction and Orientation:

o     Formal and informal induction of new recruits.

  • Monitoring of selection effectiveness:

o     Conducting follow-up interviews.

  • Staff welfare:

o     Counselling and generally maintaining close and friendly contact with staff.

  • Job evaluation and job grading:

o     Job description interviewing, compiling the agenda for grading committees, recording and minuting these meetings and ensuring that titles, grades etc. were amended according to grading committee decisions.

  • Maintenance of organisation structures:

o     Updating and distributing completed organisation structures.

  • Award ceremonies:

o     Attending to all formalities relating to long service, retirement and farewell functions.

  • Salary and other surveys:

o     Completing all salary surveys and representing the company at FSA salary survey circles.

  • Company policies and procedures:

o     Helping to ensure a process of consistency and fairness regarding their interpretation and application for management and staff.

  • Internal Industrial relations:

o     Monitoring monthly briefing system. Attending grievance and disciplinary enquiries.

Reason for leaving:

Move to a more senior position in a different sector.

 

 

 

16 July 1980 - 30 July 1989

Edgars Stores Limited, (Edgardale, Crown Mines)

Fashion retailer and distributor

Personnel Officer: U P C Retail Services

Overview

  • Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, provided a personnel administration service for Retail Services staff (approx. 300), and a full personnel service to management in respect of jobs below management level.
  • This division provided a variety of services to the group including distribution, architecture and store design, fleet management, printing and materials handling. (The total staff complement nationwide was approximately 800.) If required

Responsibilities

  • Personnel administration:

o     Controlling all administration of salaries, fringe benefits, performance appraisals, terminations, loans, the levy returns etc., handling all queries from management and staff on these matters.

o     Maintaining a weekly paid staff payroll.

o     Drawing up job descriptions and holding copies.

o     Updating organisational structures and compiling accurate complement statistics.

o     Setting up and maintaining necessary systems to reduce administrative workloads and enhancing of the personnel computerised information base.

  • Recruitment, placement and induction:

o     Screening applications and applicants, drawing up man/job specifications, writing advertising copy, liaising with media and agencies, maintaining tight control of recruitment costs. Interviewing staff (mainly below management level) writing interview reports and carrying out reference checks. Leading low-level induction and orientation programmes. Placing junior staff elsewhere in the Group, on request.

  • Corporate care and concern:

o     Interviewing junior staff on termination of service, and also “follow-up” interviews on new junior staff, or those with personal or performance problems, discussing remedial courses of action with supervisors, under the personnel manager’s guidance.

Other positions held at Edgars:

  • Personnel Assistant (7 January 1983 - 6 September 1984)
  • Word Processor Operator - Human Resources Department (7 June 1982 - 6 January 1983)
  • Secretary to Personnel Manager: Administration (16 July 1980 - 6 June 1982)

Reason for leaving:

Move to a FMCG manufacturer

 

 

 

16 March 1979 – 30 June 1980

Allied Publishing Limited

Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals

Secretary to the Subscriptions Manager (Tvl/OFS)

Responsibilities

  • reading, monitoring and responding to the principal's mail,
  • answering calls and handling queries,
  • preparing correspondence on the principal's behalf,
  • liaising with staff, clients, etc.,
  • managing the principal's diary,
  • booking meetings,
  • organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries,
  • writing minutes,
  • taking dictation,
  • managing a budget,
  • writing reports, executive summaries and newsletters,
  • preparing presentations,
  • preparing papers for meetings,
  • managing and reviewing filing and office systems,
  • typing documents,
  • sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment,
  • managing projects

Reason for leaving:

Move to a larger organisation, better prospects

 

 

January 1976 – 15 March 1979

Bestobell Engineering (SA) Limited

Provides insulation and sealing products, valves, and sheeting products concentrating on the distribution of advanced engineering and technology

Invoice typist, Cardex and stock control

Reason for leaving:

Moved to Johannesburg from the East Rand

 

 

Consultant Assignments

 

September 1999 – August 2004

Freelance Human Resources Consultant

Reporting to: Managing Directors of the companies mentioned below

 

Providing specialist support and advice on various aspects of human resources.

Compilation of behavioural surveys; competency profiles; implementation of employment equity strategies; technical recruitment; remuneration surveys and annual reviews; development of policies and procedures; implementation of human resources structures and systems.

 

September – October 2008

IESC (International Executive Service Corps)

Development of Best Practices Workshop for regional BizAIDS practitioners. Write up of learnings, development of generic training materials for rollout into Africa through the PABC (Pan African Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS)

 

September – October 2008

AgriAIDS

 

Development of job profiles for newly funded programme.

 

September – October 2008

Shisaka (Pty) Ltd

Development and examination of project documentation over a four year programme to ensure that critical learnings and documents were retained. Review of quarterly reports, collation of proposed menu of documents (over 900).

 

July 2006 to October 2008

IESC – BizAIDS implementation in Swaziland and Lesotho

Assisted with replicating the South African programme in Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana. Areas of expertise - programme management, financial management, Swaziland and Lesotho management and coordination, country assessments, training, technical assistance, monitoring and evaluation, reporting. Travelled to a number of southern African countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Swaziland and Lesotho.

 

HIV/AIDS Scorecard iq

KAP Surveys at Federal Mogul Aftermarket Centre (February 2003), Federal Mogul Ignition Division (August 2003) and Federal Mogul Powertrain (June 2004).

 

December 1999 – January 2001

Human Resources Guild

Compiled job descriptions, competency profiles, employment equity audits and other activities relating to this legislation. Clients included: BASF, Plascon (Luipaardsvlei, Cape Town, Durban, East London and Head Office), International Paints, Elco, DeutszDieselpower, and EtCetera Personnel Agency.

 

March 2000 - August 2004

Uniqema (Pty) Ltd

Employment equity reports and plans; recruitment of marketing manager; remuneration analysis and general salary increases; compiling policies and procedures manual.

 

May 2000 – present

Argo Industrial (Pty) Ltd

Tractor importer, assembler and distributor

Projects include introduction of human resources systems, procedures and annual employment equity projects.

 

September 2000 – September 2004

Herber Plastic (Pty) Ltd

Plastic products and die manufacturer

Introduction of human resources systems and procedures, performance counselling, employment equity and skills development assignments.

 

May - July 2000

Anglovaal Mining Limited

Recruitment drive to staff-up Chambishi Metals plc in Zambia.

 

September - November 1999

Ernst and Young

Payroll Administrator - Client Accounting Division. Servicing large and small payroll clients on VIP (Plus) system.

 

 

Professional Strengths

  • Creative, pro-active and innovative.
  • Strong prioritisation and time management skills with particular focus on meeting deadlines.
  • Operational/business plan formulation.
  • Team player, good motivation and collaboration skills.
  • Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Customer service.
  • Problem solving and conceptual ability.
  • Planning, organizing techniques and information management.
  • Results-driven approach to achieving tasks and objectives.
  • Report writing techniques.

 

 

References

Available on request.

 


[1]  Redpeg and PABC assignments ran concurrently

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