Kelebogile Ellen Ramasika
HR Generalist
Midrand
Summary
Strategic Human Resources and Payroll Leader with over 15 years of progressive experience across mining, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and higher education sectors. Proven expertise in HR business partnering, labour relations, employment equity, payroll governance, compliance management, and organisational development. Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, SDA, EE Act, OHASA, COID) with a solid track record in managing CCMA matters, workforce planning, and end-to-end payroll (SAGE VIP Premier). Recognised for driving compliance, strengthening governance frameworks, and aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Unisa Enterprise
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Provide strategic HR Business Partner support across operations
- Lead Employment Equity reporting and annual DoL submissions
- Drive compliance with labour legislation and internal governance standards
- Manage performance management, succession planning, and talent processes
- Provide IR guidance on disciplinary hearings, grievances, and PIPs
- Review and verify monthly payroll variances and benefits reconciliations (Discovery, Alexander Forbes)
- Support HR audits and benchmarking processes
- Draft and update HR policies in line with legislative changes
- Coordinate CSI initiatives and company engagement programs
Human Resource & Payroll Officer
NCP Chlorochem
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed full HR and end-to-end payroll function
- Processed statutory reconciliations (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
- Facilitated disciplinary hearings and prepared legal documentation
- Managed COID/IOD claims and DoL inspections
- Administered Employment Equity and Skills Development reporting
- Ensured compliance with labour legislation and internal controls
- Reason for leaving: Retrenchment (Operational Requirements)
Payroll Administrator
Famous Brands
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Audited payroll data and ensured compliance with internal controls
- Processed remuneration adjustments and reward calculations
- Generated payroll simulations and final separation calculations
- Managed employee master data on SAGE HRIS
- Reason for leaving: Resigned
Payroll Administrator
GP Retail
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed monthly payroll processing and reporting
- Administered employment contracts and policy compliance
- Facilitated HR administration and employee lifecycle documentation
- Reason for leaving: Maternity Replacement
Payroll / HR Officer (Africa Payroll – Mozambique)
Trans Africa Concessions
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed cross-border payroll processing
- Prepared bank files and third-party reconciliations
- Submitted Employment Equity reports
- Generated payroll reports for auditors and finance
- Reason for leaving: Department relocated
Payroll / Wages Administrator
KalTire Mining Tyre Services
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Reason for leaving: Retrenchment
Labour Controlling Assistant (HR Assistant)
Murray & Roberts Cementation
07.2011 - 10.2017
- Reason for leaving: Resigned
Education
BTech / Advanced Diploma - HRM
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2009
Skills
SAGE VIP Premier
HR Premier
SAP
Time & Attendance Systems
MS Office Suite
Employment Equity Online System
Certification
SAGE VIP Premier Certification – 2009
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Unisa Enterprise
06.2024 - 02.2026
Human Resource & Payroll Officer
NCP Chlorochem
09.2023 - 02.2024
Payroll Administrator
GP Retail
07.2023 - 08.2023
Payroll Administrator
Famous Brands
06.2022 - 09.2023
Payroll / HR Officer (Africa Payroll – Mozambique)
Trans Africa Concessions
01.2019 - 12.2022
Payroll / Wages Administrator
KalTire Mining Tyre Services
10.2017 - 12.2018
Labour Controlling Assistant (HR Assistant)
Murray & Roberts Cementation
07.2011 - 10.2017
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Tshwane University of Technology
BTech / Advanced Diploma - HRM
Tshwane University of Technology
CORE COMPETENCIES
- HR Business Partnering
- Labour Relations & CCMA Case Management
- Employment Equity & Development Skills Reporting
- Payroll Management (SAGE VIP Premier & HR Premier)
- Organizational Development & Change Management
- Performance Management & Succession Planning
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- HR Policy Development & Governance
- Statutory Compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COID)
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- HR Audits & Risk Management
- HRIS & Data Analytics