Jonas Maphuti Somo
HR Generalist
Pretoria, Gauteng
Summary
Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with 32 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Generalist
Self Employed
Pretoria, Gauteng
11.2021 - Current
- Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Reports,
- Plan and manage recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaise between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Review and screen applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures as well as job descriptions.
- Resolve employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration
- Training needs analysis (Conduct Skills Audits)
- Draw Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Reporting
- Conduct HR Audits
- Field employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Maintain personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Perform budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Manage payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Develop and coordinate employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Develop and implement onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Create and deliver HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Collaborate with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Training and Development Manager
Northwest Transport Investments, NTI
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted training needs analysis to determine skills gaps
- Determined future HR needs and identified candidates for development
- Compiled and maintained succession plan to address future HR needs
- Developed and controlled development plans for employees on development
- Compiled and submitted workplace skills plan and Annual Training Report to the Transport Seta
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Applied for mandatory and discretionary grants from the Transport Seta Managed projects after approval, from appointment of service providers until the project is closed
Human Resources Controller (Manager)
Northwest Transport Investments, NTI
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Managed Recruitment and Selection process within the Operating Centre
- Maintained sound labour relations within the Centre
- Responsible for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) within the Operating Centre
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements, i.e., BCEA, LRA, OHSA, etc
- Ensured integrity of employee information on the HR System
- Administer and control the Time and Attendance System, and submission to payroll for salary processing
- Pension and Medical Aid administration
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Review and screen applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Established and developed corporate and HR policies and procedures as well as job descriptions.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Senior HR Officer
Northwest Transport Investments
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2003 - 11.2013
- Recruitment and selection
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Assist with budgeting and HR Reporting
- Human Resources, Pension, Medical Aid and Payroll administration
- Labour Relations and Training
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
HR Officer
Northwest Transport Investments
Pretoria, Gauteng
09.1989 - 12.2002
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Monitored and analyzed employee satisfaction survey results.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Education
Diploma in HR Management - Human Resources Management
Management Training College of SA
Roodepoort South Africa 01.2004 - 10.2006
Skills Development Programme NQF Level 5 - Skills Development Facilitation
Corporate College International - (CCI)
Roodepoort South Africa 04.2009 - 04.2010
Matric - Matric
Sekitla High School
Hammanskraal 01.1984 - 12.1984
Skills
Wages and salary
Benefits and compensation
Team Building
Pre-Employment Screening
Risk management
File and records management
Candidate Sourcing
Training and mentoring
Decision-Making
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
HR Generalist
Self Employed
11.2021 - Current
Training and Development Manager
Northwest Transport Investments, NTI
04.2018 - 10.2021
Human Resources Controller (Manager)
Northwest Transport Investments, NTI
12.2013 - 02.2018
Skills Development Programme NQF Level 5 - Skills Development Facilitation
Corporate College International - (CCI)
04.2009 - 04.2010
Diploma in HR Management - Human Resources Management
Management Training College of SA
01.2004 - 10.2006
Senior HR Officer
Northwest Transport Investments
01.2003 - 11.2013
HR Officer
Northwest Transport Investments
09.1989 - 12.2002
Matric - Matric
Sekitla High School
01.1984 - 12.1984