Zandile J. Kheswa
HR Manager
Kempton Park
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4007
4007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Capital Manager
MIFA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and Implemented Human Capital Policies and Standard Operation Procedures aligning with the company's brand and value proposition, ensuring a seamless integration across business units
- Led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives in collaboration with business leaders, successfully increasing diversity metrics
- Provided HR advisory support across the HR value chain, guiding decision-making for talent management, succession planning, and leadership development
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality
- Coordinated On boarding & Induction processes, enhancing employee retention rate within the first year of employment
- Managed performance management cycles, driving improvement in leadership team performance ratings through targeted coaching
- Executed workforce capacity planning based on business unit needs, maintaining alignment with budget and headcount plans
- Developed and presented HR dashboards and insights, enabling data-driven decisions on retention, leadership, and succession strategies
- Led ER initiatives, representing the organisation at the CCMA and achieving reduction in ER-related cases
- Mentored and developed a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of growth and performance
People & Culture Business Partner
Standard Bank
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented organizational culture initiatives, cascading strategy across business units to align with overall business objectives
- Drove recruitment and talent management efforts, partnering with COEs to meet business unit hiring targets and succession planning
- Delivered on employee engagement initiatives, increasing engagement scores through targeted interventions
- Guided performance management and talent reviews, improving the completion rate and ensuring adherence to timelines
- Utilized HR analytics to identify key trends and areas for improvement, driving actionable insights for decision-makers
- Supported line managers in the consistent application of ER processes, reducing disputes and fostering a positive working environment
- Facilitated Leadership Development Programs, contributing to the successful promotion of leadership talent internally
- Championed diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's transformation and EE plans
HR Business Partner (IT)
Tracker
02.2020 - 12.2021
- End-to-end recruitment across IT, Marketing, Finance, and Technical departments, successfully reducing vacancies
- Led psychometric assessments and feedback sessions, contributing to better job fit and employee success
- Represented the company at the CCMA, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and achieving successful case resolution
- Facilitated performance management and improvement plans, resulting in improvement in team productivity and performance
- Advised managers on employee relations, resolving grievances and disciplinary matters in a timely and effective manner
- Ensured alignment with transformation targets, facilitating workforce planning and Section 189 processes as needed
HR Business Partner
Alexander Forbes
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Guided managers through performance management cycles, improving completion rates and ensuring adherence to timelines
- Facilitated talent management and succession planning, identifying and developing future leaders, resulting in promotion of internal talent
- Supported recruitment efforts, ensuring diversity targets were met and hiring processes followed best practices
- Liaised with COEs, ensuring seamless integration of HR services, including compensation, training, and recruitment
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, increasing engagement scores by through actionable feedback and development plans
- Represented the company at CCMA, achieving successful resolution of disputes and grievances
- Conducted training needs analysis, aligning talent development strategies with business goals and ensuring employees received training
Human Resources Consultant
ABSA Investments
05.2010 - 01.2015
Human Resources Office
Netcare
04.2009 - 02.2010
Human Resources Administrator/Officer
ABSA
02.2007 - 03.2009
Human Resources Consultant / Administrator
Development Bank of Southern Africa
04.2006 - 02.2007
HR Trainee- Young Professional Programme
Development Bank of Southern Africa
02.2005 - 03.2006
Education
B.Com Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
B.Com - Economics, Industrial Psychology, Business Management
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
High School Attended - Economics, IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Economics
Umlazi Commercial High School
Skills
HR Strategy Development
Training Completed
- Targeted Selection - Certified User
- Project Management - 5 Days Training
- Business English
- Presentation Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Competency Based Interviewing
- Basic Principles of Reward Management
- Behavioural Science
- Computer Proficiency
- Ms Office & Internet
- People Soft
- ESS system SAP System
- Vision & Hands on system
- Taleo System
Cell Number
084 568 1326
Drivers Licence
Code 8
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Secondary Education
Umlazi Commercial High School, 12/1998, Economics, IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Economics
Timeline
Human Capital Manager
MIFA
11.2023 - Current
People & Culture Business Partner
Standard Bank
01.2022 - 03.2023
HR Business Partner (IT)
Tracker
02.2020 - 12.2021
HR Business Partner
Alexander Forbes
03.2015 - 01.2020
Human Resources Consultant
ABSA Investments
05.2010 - 01.2015
Human Resources Office
Netcare
04.2009 - 02.2010
Human Resources Administrator/Officer
ABSA
02.2007 - 03.2009
Human Resources Consultant / Administrator
Development Bank of Southern Africa
04.2006 - 02.2007
HR Trainee- Young Professional Programme
Development Bank of Southern Africa
02.2005 - 03.2006
High School Attended - Economics, IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Economics
Umlazi Commercial High School
B.Com Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
B.Com - Economics, Industrial Psychology, Business Management
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
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