Kgaogelo Makaba
Head Of Talent Management
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources thought leader with a proven track record in strategic talent development and succession planning. Expertise in identifying high-potential talent and facilitating growth into key roles, complemented by successful implementation of leadership development programs that empower leaders to enhance engagement and drive high performance. Resourceful leader adept at aligning talent strategies with organizational goals, possessing strong financial acumen and HR analytics skills to foster productivity across all levels. Knowledgeable in South African labor law and BBBEE, with extensive experience in managing BEE verification processes and developing effective BEE strategies, having trained over 200 leaders and managed numerous learning and development initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Talent Management Region Africa
AFROX (Linde PLC)
02.2024 - Current
- EVP development for Talent attraction and retention
- Led the development and implementation of talent management strategies, enhancing workforce engagement and retention across the organization.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to identify talent needs, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Managed performance evaluation processes, providing actionable feedback that propelled individual Development Plans.
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging that enhanced team collaboration and innovation.
- Partnered with senior leaders on succession planning activities, identifying potential successors within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive succession plans for key positions, ensuring organizational continuity and stability.
- Implemented targeted training programs to improve employee skill sets and enhance overall performance.
- Facilitated leadership development initiatives, cultivating a strong pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Conducted regular talent reviews to assess individual performance against established benchmarks.
- Launched the first Masters degree graduate program to foster leadership talent pipeline
Skills Development Specialist
AFROX (Linde PLC)
09.2018 - Current
- Development of workplace Skills Plan in line with the company strategy and skills needs;
- Implement the approved workplace skills plan in line with organizational strategy;
- Coordination of company skills audit;
- Develop training interventions in line with workplace skills place;
- Management of the LMS system
- Recruitment & management of Apprenticeship, Learnerships and graduate programs;
- Development of company training calendar;
- Manage & lead BBBEE skills development initiatives;
- Compilation of EE and BBBEE information for skills development scorecard reporting;
- Implement cost saving strategy by applying and managing discretionary grants from SETA;
- Evaluate and assess the quality of the training completed.
- LMS superuser for region Africa, responsible for creating learning materials and assigning of learning to the business.
Grants Intern
CHIETA
06.2016 - 07.2018
Education
OD ETDP (registered) -
Primserv
Johannesburg06-2024
BBBEE MDP - undefined
University of Witwatersrand
01.2020
National diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
01.2015
Grade12 (Bachelors) - undefined
Ngwana-Ngwato
01.2011
Post- Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys Business School
Johannesburg02-2025
Skills
Project management Skills
References
- Nemenita, Mohabir, CRS Manager, 011 4900 400, 082 7311657, AFROX
- Emmanuel, Muladi, Head of Employee Relations & Transformation, 011 4900 400, 079882 5924, AFROX
- Ashvir, Isseri, Grants Manager, 011 628 7000, 082417691, AFROX
Timeline
Head of Talent Management Region Africa
AFROX (Linde PLC)
02.2024 - Current
Skills Development Specialist
AFROX (Linde PLC)
09.2018 - Current
Grants Intern
CHIETA
06.2016 - 07.2018
BBBEE MDP - undefined
University of Witwatersrand
National diploma - Accounting
University of Johannesburg
Grade12 (Bachelors) - undefined
Ngwana-Ngwato
OD ETDP (registered) -
Primserv
Post- Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Regenesys Business School