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Lindiwe Dludlu

Lindiwe Dludlu

Polokwane

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Manager - People and Culture Manager

Silicon Smelters (Ferroglobe)
09.2022 - Current

· Analysing the performance of the Human Resource function and initiating continuous improvement initiatives in line with best practices in the industry.

· Advising managers on legal requirements, such as employment equity, the Labour Relations Act, basic conditions of employment and skills development.

· Ensuring adherence to and effective implementation of company policies and procedures throughout the business

· Offering advice and guidance to employees, supervisors and Management which includes but is not limited to HR, Employee Relations and HRD-related matters.

· Serving as a link between Management and employees.

· Promoting sound employee relations and consultation with unions.

· Compiling information and reports related to projects and programs of the HR Department.

· Ensuring the implementation of fundamental HR practices such as recruitment, training and development, developing job specifications/profiles, performance management and succession planning.

· Contract manager for - canteen, cleaning services, laundry services and employee transportation.

· Managing all administrative functions in the HR department.

Director

Zuri HR Consultancy
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Analysing the performance of the Human Resource function and initiating continuous improvement initiatives in line with best practices in the industry
  • Advising managers on legal requirements, such as employment equity, the Labour Relations Act, basic conditions of employment and skills development
  • Ensuring adherence to and effective implementation of company policies and procedures throughout the business
  • Offering advice and guidance to employees, supervisors and Management which includes but is not limited to HR, Employee Relations and HRD-related matters
  • Serving as a link between Management and employees
  • Promoting sound employee relations and consultation with unions
  • Compiling information and reports related to projects and programs of the HR Department
  • Ensuring the implementation of fundamental HR practices such as recruitment, training and development, developing job specifications/profiles, performance management and succession planning
  • Contract manager for - canteen, cleaning services, laundry services and employee transportation
  • Managing all administrative functions in the HR department
  • Recruitment
  • Training
  • Chairing hearings

Senior HR Business Partner

Barloworld Equipment
09.2017 - 09.2020

· Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes

· Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy.

· Implement appropriate employee training and manage its delivery.

· Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders.

· Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda.

· Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.

· Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.

· Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate.

· Understand and solicit employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.

· Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives.

· Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement.

· Act as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs.

· Identify new opportunities for HR to add value through operational efficiency initiatives.

· Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.

· Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.

· Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

· Monthly reporting

· Management of EE targets and reporting

Manager: HR and Training

Silicon Smelters
04.2011 - 08.2017

• Implementation and administration of strategies, policies and systems to align HR with the overall objective and strategy of the company.

• Responsible for all Training and Development.

• Executing focused training and development initiatives with special emphasis on critical skills necessary for improved business performance

• Manage Recruitment & Selection

• Manage, control and report on manpower movements

• Prepare HR and Training Budgets

• Manage payroll and Compensation & Benefits activities

• HR Administration

• Manage organisational design

• Wage negotiations, mediations, arbitrations

• Assess and identify training needs for company

• Performance Management and People Development

• Job Grading

• Submission of WSP and ATR

• Advice, guidance and support to line managers on all Training and HR issues.

• Proactively maintaining sound labour / management relations

• Advance company effectiveness through consultative relationships with people leaders at all levels.

• Employment Equity Manager for the company – implement, monitor and evaluate the company’s employment equity plan.

Senior HR Officer

Coca Cola Fortune
03.2009 - 04.2011
  • Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
  • Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy
  • Implement appropriate employee training and manage its delivery
  • Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders
  • Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda
  • Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards
  • Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
  • Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate
  • Understand and solicit employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns
  • Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives
  • Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
  • Act as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs
  • Identify new opportunities for HR to add value through operational efficiency initiatives
  • Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
  • Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture
  • Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives
  • Monthly reporting
  • Management of EE targets and reporting
  • Recruitment & Selection in accordance with the recruitment and selection policy
  • Maintain employee relations i.e
  • Disciplinary inquiries, labour relations, grievances, CCMA, employment equity, BEE etc
  • Provide HR support & advice to line managers
  • Co-ordinate & manage People Development plans & interventions
  • Apply HR policies and practices consistently & provide HR advise & support

Owner/Director

Molatelo Business Consultancy and Recruitment
07.2007 - 02.2009
  • As the owner of this company, my duties have included - developing a new business from start up
  • Getting vacancy details from employers
  • 'Cold calling' companies to generate new business
  • Interviewing and testing job seekers to build a pool of people ready to fill vacancies
  • Matching candidates to suitable jobs
  • Screening and Shortlisting candidates before employers interview them
  • Building good relationships with employers so that they keep using my agency
  • Keeping in touch with job seekers on my agency's record
  • Meeting targets for the number of vacancies taken and the number of people placed into jobs
  • Keeping records of clients, employers and vacancies
  • Negotiating my agency's fees
  • 'Head-hunting' - finding and approaching candidates for executive or specialist jobs
  • Assist the HR division in the recruitment, training and development processes
  • HR administration: keeping all employees records, facilitating wellness programmes and counseling
  • Maintain/update sap data
  • Give support to the brewing and packaging team: purchase to payment responsibilities
  • Co-ordinate functions for the HR department
  • Capturing and managing training on sap
  • Sap HR org management
  • Coordinating and controlling the administration systems and processes of the business development division
  • Render support services to ensure the efficient flow of information and to enhance the work flow
  • Coordinates the implementation of resolutions taken in meetings for the division
  • Assist in report generating

HR Coordinator

SAB - POLOKWANE BREWERY
05.2006 - 07.2007

• Assist the HR division in the recruitment, training and development processes.

• HR administration: keeping all employees records, facilitating wellness programmes and counseling.

• Maintain /update sap data

• Give support to the brewing and packaging team: purchase to payment responsibilities.

• Co-ordinate functions for the HR department

• Capturing and managing training on sap

• Sap HR org management

Projects Division Officer

Trade and Investment Limpopo
04.2004 - 04.2006
  • Submission of Monthly reports to Regional HR Manager
  • Performance Management
  • Support Employment Equity in the workplace

Summary

Experienced HR professional with expertise in HR management, employee relations, and training. Skilled in implementing HR strategies, policies, and systems to align with company objectives. Proven track record in recruitment, performance management, and organizational development.

Skills

  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Asset Management
  • BCEA
  • Budget Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Research
  • Chairing hearings
  • Database Management
  • EEA
  • Executive Project Management
  • Head-hunting
  • Information Resource Management
  • IR Training
  • Labour Dispute Resolution Practice
  • Labour Relations Management
  • LRA
  • Microsoft
  • Office
  • People Development
  • Performance Management
  • Practical Labour Law
  • Recruitment
  • Recruitment & Selection
  • SAP
  • SARS
  • SDA
  • SLA
  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Strategy Dynamics and International Business
  • Training
  • UIF
  • WCA

Education

BA - Humanities Degree

University of Swaziland

Certification

  • Practical Labour Law, 01/01/15, Present, UCT
  • Course in Labour Relations Management, 01/01/14, Present, UNISA, Center for Business Management
  • Master's in Business Leadership (MBL), 01/01/09, Present, UNISA, SBL
  • Management Development Program (MDP), 01/01/06, Present, UNISA, SBL
  • Certificate in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (Qualified CCMA Commissioner), 02/01/16, 04/30/17, Stellenbosch University

Timeline

Senior Manager - People and Culture Manager

Silicon Smelters (Ferroglobe)
09.2022 - Current

Director

Zuri HR Consultancy
09.2020 - 09.2022

Senior HR Business Partner

Barloworld Equipment
09.2017 - 09.2020

Manager: HR and Training

Silicon Smelters
04.2011 - 08.2017

Senior HR Officer

Coca Cola Fortune
03.2009 - 04.2011

Owner/Director

Molatelo Business Consultancy and Recruitment
07.2007 - 02.2009

HR Coordinator

SAB - POLOKWANE BREWERY
05.2006 - 07.2007

Projects Division Officer

Trade and Investment Limpopo
04.2004 - 04.2006

BA - Humanities Degree

University of Swaziland
Lindiwe Dludlu