Kekeletso Molojwane
Human Resources Manager
Maseru
Summary
I hold a BCom in Human Resource Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in HRM. I am a seasoned HR professional and a proud member of the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP). Boasting 16 years of comprehensive HR experience, including six years at a Snr management level, I have worked with renowned organizations such as the SA Bureau of Standards, Transnet Engineering, Connection Group, and PwC. My extensive expertise includes HR strategy development and implementation, strategic direction and guidance for achieving business goals, succession planning, talent management, Organization Development & change management, performance management, training and development, employee relations, employee health and wellness, and compensation & benefits. As a dedicated leader, I am committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, promotes open communication, and provides ample opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Storm Mountain Diamonds
10.2023 - Current
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
Head of Department – Human Capital
Storm Mountain Diamonds (KAO Mine)
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of HR within SMD.
- Develop and implement HR strategies.
- Managing HR departments’ day to day operations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Play a crucial role in the following:
- - Talent Acquisition
- - Performance Management (Implement PM system, conduct appraisals, provide feedback)
- - Training & Development (Identify training needs & organisation programs to enhance employee skills & Career development)
- - Employee Relations (Handle employee concerns, resolve disputes, foster positive work environment)
- - HR Compliance (Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations)
- - Compensation & Benefits (Develop & manage competitive compensation & benefits programs)
- Culture Building – Promote positive & inclusive company culture and foster employee engagement.
- Reporting and data analysis – Tracking key HR metrics, creating reports and sharing findings with the EXCO team.
Human Capital Manager
Transnet Engineering
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Oversee all aspects of HR, aligning HR strategies with organisational objectives to maximise employee engagement and performance.
- Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and company goals.
- Effectively manage Employee Relations, providing consultative and advisory services, ensuring harmonious workplace.
- Identifying, monitoring and managing mitigation of strategic people related risks.
- Partnering with business and influencing departmental specific strategies and business plans towards the attainment of organizational goals and targets.
- Drive the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated talent management strategy and framework across the HC value chain, which includes workforce planning, attracting, sourcing and retention of talent, capacity building, performance management and monetary and non-monetary reward programmes.
- Driving Workforce planning, talent acquisition and succession planning.
- Leading and managing Organisational Development & transformation initiatives and change management.
- Manage the Departmental budget to ensure that costs are managed within agreed limits.
- Reason for Leaving: Retrenchment
Senior Human Capital Business Partner
Transnet Engineering
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Providing leadership and direction to business sector, leading and implementing strategic people initiatives aligned to the Transnet People Management strategy.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Provide functional people management expertise and convert business requirements into integrated people solutions, whilst providing consultative and advisory services.
- Identify, monitor and manage mitigation of strategic people related risks. Partner with business and influence departmental specific strategies and business plans towards attainment of organizational goals and targets.
- Effective and efficient implementation of strategic people initiatives, policies and processes.
- Influence and lead the diversity, transformation and strategic agenda by contributing to Business Sector or departmental strategy as well as the TE People Strategy.
- Provide leadership, guidance and advisory service to the functional leaders on people related matters.
- Lead and manage a cross-functional people management team by inspiring, motivating and empowering the team.
- Lead the identification, monitoring and mitigation of people related risks for the Business Sector or functional department.
- Drive People related governance and compliance including adherence to relevant legislation and internal controls.
- Lead the implementation of programmes that are aimed at improving employee engagement, morale and productivity.
- Support and advise line managers and employees on ER related issues to drive and sustain a motivated workforce and sound labour relations climate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ensure the implementation and utilisation of health and wellness service offerings.
- Ensure the implementation of a proactive People plan and programme for dealing with social challenges faced by the employees with respect to the areas of health and wellness, counselling, amenities, education and housing.
- Manage departmental budget to ensure that costs are managed within agreed limits.
Human Capital Business Partner
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
04.2008 - 05.2013
- Handle the recruitment and selection function.
- Handling of Human Capital projects and OD initiatives (Job Profiling, Succession Planning, Talent & workforce planning, Dual career path,etc).
- Arrange for attending of learning & development training courses and Induction.
- Handling of Employee Relations (Grievances, disciplinary & other employee related issues).
- Handling of Benefits & Administration (explanation of benefits, package structuring, etc).
- Assist with performance management (training of employees on PMP and managing poor performers).
- Provide advice to line on all Human Capital Related issues and legislation iro Recruitment & Selection, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Benefits and Administration.
- Drafting of HR policies & procedures (Recruitment policy, Service Level Agreement, workflows, etc).
- Compile statistics and write monthly reports (Vacancies, appointments, transfers, resignations and training).
- Provide Line with HR advice and information regarding structures, budgets and turnover.
- Conducting Interviews & Assessments/Knowledge tests (Competency Based, Behavioural, Telephonic,etc) for internal & external candidates.
- Conducting exit interviews.
- Liaise with recruitment agencies. Negotiate & agree on terms & conditions between agencies & other relevant parties.
- Liaise with all managers and executives on their recruitment needs (Workforce Planning & Skills Audits)
- Conducting various background checks.
- Part of the Salary Negotiations management team with unions.
- Updating information on the HR system.
- Implementation of various projects (Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, HR Road Shows, Change Management, Balanced Scorecard training, etc).
- Training of Coordinators.
- Monthly management meeting Reports.
- Implementation of strategic decisions (contribution to the business and HR strategy).
- Reason for Leaving: Better Offer & Career Growth at Transnet
Recruitment Manager
Connection Group (Incredible Connection)
04.2006 - 03.2008
- As the acting HR manager in the Region, I provided professional generalist HR guidance and support to Store Managers and their staff with the objective of adding value to the business.
- Contributed to the business strategy by helping identify, prioritize and build organisational capabilities, behaviours, structures and processes.
- Contributed to the design & Implementation of HR Policies & Procedures (Employee relations, Recruitment & Selection).
- Supported Line Managers in forecasting and planning the Talent Pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy.
- Facilitated & promoted employee engagement & feedback.
- Handling recruitment & selection function and managing the recruitment costs.
- Attend meetings with Divisional and Branch Managers to discuss Recruitment Needs
- Conducting Interviews & Assessments/Knowledge tests (Competency Based, Behavioural, Telephonic,etc)
- Conducting of HR scorecard in all the 4 stores in KZN every month.
- Conduct Induction training every month, recruitment training and other Training workshops whenever necessary.
- Regional HR Reporting.
- Reason for Leaving: Head Hunted by SA Bureau of Standards
Education
BCom Honours - Business Management (HRM major)
UNISA
BCom - Human Resources Management
UNISA
Cert. - Advanced HRM (NQF 8)
UNISA
Human Resources Business Partner Program
University of Johannesburg
Cert. - Conduct Outcomes-based Assessments
Durban University of Technology
Nyukela Public Service SMS Program
National School of Government
Skills
Staff management
Recruitment
Leadership development
Employee relations
References
- Hilton, Moloi, Executive Manager, 081 546 9408, Transnet Engineering
- Esther, Matlala, HR Manager, 082 528 5137, SA Bureau of Standards
- Jandri, Van den Berg, Group Recruitment Manager, 082 855 1629, Connection Group
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Storm Mountain Diamonds
10.2023 - Current
Head of Department – Human Capital
Storm Mountain Diamonds (KAO Mine)
09.2023 - Current
Human Capital Manager
Transnet Engineering
06.2017 - 11.2021
Senior Human Capital Business Partner
Transnet Engineering
06.2013 - 05.2017
Human Capital Business Partner
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
04.2008 - 05.2013
Recruitment Manager
Connection Group (Incredible Connection)
04.2006 - 03.2008
BCom - Human Resources Management
UNISA
Cert. - Advanced HRM (NQF 8)
UNISA
Human Resources Business Partner Program
University of Johannesburg
Cert. - Conduct Outcomes-based Assessments
Durban University of Technology
Nyukela Public Service SMS Program
National School of Government
BCom Honours - Business Management (HRM major)
UNISA