NATHANIEL SHIBANE
Virginia
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources professional with over 15 years in Employee Relations, HR Management, Labour Law, and Talent Management. Expertise in dispute resolution, policy implementation, and compliance with South African labour legislation. Strategic advisor skilled in aligning HR practices with organisational goals and mitigating labour-related risks while enhancing employee relations. Experienced in team leadership, analysing ER trends, and implementing effective HR interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
TYCHOFLASH PTY LTD
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Led Employee Relations management by advising leadership on grievances, disciplinary processes, misconduct investigations, and terminations, ensuring full compliance with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration procedures and South African labour legislation.
- Managed stakeholder engagement with union representatives and external partners, resolving employee relations matters and maintaining constructive labour relations.
- Directed performance management processes for managers and employees, conducting structured performance reviews, coaching sessions, and corrective action plans to improve productivity and accountability.
- Guided leadership teams through structured feedback and performance improvement discussions, strengthening communication and reducing workplace conflict.
- Implemented succession planning strategies to identify and develop high-potential employees, ensuring continuity in critical roles.
- Supported career development and leadership pipelines by partnering with the HRD department to implement training, talent development, and internal promotion initiatives.
- Facilitated employee engagement and wellness initiatives, including workplace forums and employee assistance programs, improving workforce participation and strengthening organisational culture.
- Mentored and supervised junior HR and payroll staff, improving departmental efficiency and strengthening HR operational capability.
- Coordinated payroll processing with service providers, benefits administrators, and union representatives to ensure accuracy and effective labour relations management.
- Oversaw resolution of payroll discrepancies, disciplinary hearings, and recruitment processes, ensuring timely closure and operational continuity.
- Monitored employee engagement initiatives, HR policies, and compliance updates to support strategic HR decision-making.
- Maintained HRIS records, including employee data, payroll transactions, and disciplinary documentation, to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Employee Relations Manager
AXIS MINING AND CONSTRUCTION C.C.
06.2017 - 02.2025
- Advise line management and stakeholders on grievances, misconduct, and incapacity matters. Conduct investigations into complaints and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure consistency and procedural fairness in disciplinary processes.
- Analyse employee relations reports to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making. Manage employee-related labour risks and ensure compliance with applicable legislation. Communicate and implement changes to ER policies and procedures.
- Facilitated effective employee relations engagement and communication at operational level to enhance workforce collaboration.
- Monitored and enforced consistent application of company policies and practices to ensure fair treatment of employees.
- Ensure compliance with Axis Mining & Construction C.C. ER policies and statutory requirements.
- Implemented improvements in employee relations by applying best practices to enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Lead and manage teams in line with organisational leadership values.
Human Resources Manager
VAN STAMP CLEANERS C.C.
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Managed the full HR function including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance across multiple operational sites.
- Coordinated recruitment, selection, and workforce planning to meet operational staffing needs.
- Developed and implemented performance management systems to enhance employee productivity.
- Managed disciplinary processes, grievances, and employee exits in compliance with labour legislation.
- Developed and implemented training programmes and Workplace Skills Plans.
- Oversaw employment equity planning and reporting in accordance with legislation.
- Analysed workforce data and HR metrics to inform management decision-making.
Welder
GRW ENGINEERING
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintained quality welding processes, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and specifications.
- Executed wire welding on steel components, contributing to production efficiency in heavy engineering environment.
- Welded joints and edges, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Examined welded surfaces, structures and components, correcting errors and maintaining accurate finish.
- Used grinder to smooth and clean before and after welding for complete finish.
Security Supervisor
G4S SECURITY
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Supervised security teams across operational sites to ensure safety and compliance.
- Implemented incident response procedures and conducted security investigations to enhance overall security posture.
- Managed recruitment, training, and performance management of staff to build a skilled security workforce.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Central University of Free State
01-2022
Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management
Central University of Free State
01-2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Labour Law
University of Johannesburg
01-2018
Certificate - Labour Dispute Resolution Practice
University of Stellenbosch
01-2017
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Goldfield TVET College
01-2017
Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Mehlomakulu Senior Secondary School
01-1996
Skills
- HR systems
- Workforce analytics
- Policy compliance
- Labour compliance
- HR policy
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Human resources operations
- Microsoft Office
- Accuracy
- Adaptability
- Decisiveness
- Diverse Thinking
- Ethical Leadership
- Reliability
- Conflict resolution
- Employee engagement
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
TYCHOFLASH PTY LTD
02.2025 - 09.2025
Employee Relations Manager
AXIS MINING AND CONSTRUCTION C.C.
06.2017 - 02.2025
Human Resources Manager
VAN STAMP CLEANERS C.C.
06.2010 - 06.2017
Welder
GRW ENGINEERING
01.2007 - 01.2008
Security Supervisor
G4S SECURITY
01.2001 - 01.2007
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Central University of Free State
Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management
Central University of Free State
Postgraduate Diploma - Labour Law
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Labour Dispute Resolution Practice
University of Stellenbosch
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Goldfield TVET College
Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Mehlomakulu Senior Secondary School