Foster Mathebula
Stakeholder Relations Officer
Malamulele
Summary
As a seasoned professional with a solid foundation in stakeholder relations, transformation, and human resources, I aim to leverage my extensive experience and academic background to drive organizational growth and compliance. My expertise spans labour relations, policy development, collective bargaining, and strategic HR initiatives, including Employment Equity compliance and Socio-Labor Plan implementation. Having represented organizations in CCMA hearings, managed employee training, and engaged with diverse stakeholders, I am adept at fostering harmonious workplace environments, ensuring regulatory adherence, and advocating for employee empowerment. Currently pursuing an MBA with MANCOSA, I am committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness and contributing to strategic objectives through innovative and people-focused solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Stakeholder Relations Officer
Stibium Mining SA
2024 - Current
- Address labor disputes and manage case handling.
- Develop and ensure compliance with skills plans.
- Appointed as Employment Equity Manager for EEA compliance.
- Draft and enforce HR policies organization-wide.
- Lead collective bargaining agreements and consultations.
- Oversee recruitment, interviews, and employee training.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Engage with trade unions, communities, and municipalities.
- Implement and monitor the Socio-Labor Plan (SLP).
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety regulations.
Full-Time Shop Steward
Stibium Mining SA
2017 - 2024
- Represent employees in workplace disputes.
- Organize and participate in collective bargaining processes.
- Assist in drafting and negotiating workplace agreements.
- Advise employees on their rights under labor laws.
- Provide guidance on disciplinary processes and grievance procedures.
- Monitor compliance with workplace policies and agreements.
- Conduct regular engagement with union members.
- Advocate for improved workplace conditions.
- Handle consultations for retrenchments and restructuring.
- Facilitate training programs for employee empowerment.
- Played an instrumental role in the resolution of labor disputes), mediating conversations between management and staff to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Electrician Aide
Stibium MiningSA
01.2011 - 2017
- Assist electricians in performing daily tasks.
- Conduct basic electrical maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure tools and materials are available for tasks.
- Follow safety protocols and procedures on-site.
- Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues.
- Record and report electrical maintenance activities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Human Resources
MANCOSA
Diploma - Law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
MANCOSA
05.2001 -
Economics And Management Scicence
UNISA
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
Jim Chavani High School
Skills
- Experienced as Stakeholder Relations and Transformation Officer and Shop Steward
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Labor dispute resolution and case handling
- Employment Equity Act (EEA) compliance management
- Labor law and safety compliance oversight
- Retrenchment and restructuring consultation
- Labor law and safety compliance oversight
- Retrenchment and restructuring consultation
- Workplace policy and agreement compliance monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- Workplace policy and agreement compliance monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- HR policy development and implementation
- Labor law and safety compliance oversight
- Retrenchment and restructuring consultation
- Workplace policy and agreement compliance monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- Labor law and safety compliance oversight
- Retrenchment and restructuring consultation
- Workplace policy and agreement compliance monitoring
- Effective communication skills
Certification
Employment Equity – Prospen (2023)
References
Roy Shikwambana
General Manager
0151510888
Timeline
Electrician Aide
Stibium MiningSA
01.2011 - 2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management
MANCOSA
05.2001 -
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
Jim Chavani High School
Stakeholder Relations Officer
Stibium Mining SA
2024 - Current
Full-Time Shop Steward
Stibium Mining SA
2017 - 2024
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Human Resources
MANCOSA
Diploma - Law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Economics And Management Scicence
UNISA
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