Shonisani Mahumele
Germiston
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in labour relations and employment law, specializing in CCMA processes, bargaining council conciliation, and arbitration. Proficient in managing industrial actions, including strikes, and skilled in drafting disciplinary charges and preparing bundles for hearings. Adept at grievance and dispute resolution, with a strong background in implementing Section 189 and Section 197 processes. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of key legislation such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. Committed to effective policy formulation and consultation with organized labour to ensure compliance and promote harmonious workplace relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Labour Relations Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
Johannesbburg, Gauteng
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Responsible for all Labour Relations for about 350 employees, based at 5 different sites in Western Cape, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu Natal
- Develop and Implement Labour Relations Strategy in line with Organizational Strategy
- Develop and maintain positive relationship with Labour unions
- Negotiate Collective Labour Agreements (CLAs) in collaboration with senior management
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices and changes in employment laws to ensure organization remains compliant and maintains competitive labour and employee relations strategy
- Develop, update and implement employee relations policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while fostering positive workplace culture
- To identify potential risks that relate to labour relations matters and working to mitigate them to maintain positive and productive workplace
- Facilitate effective and positive communication between management, employees and labour unions to promote understanding and transparency within the organization
- Handling and resolving employee conflicts, disputes and grievances in fair and consistent manner
- This involves conducting thorough investigations in-order to recommend appropriate actions
- To ensure that there are training programs on workplace policies, procedures, conflict resolutions and communication skills to enhance overall employee experience
- Handling day to day labour and employee Relations matters
- Drafting of charges by compiling written warnings, disciplinary hearing charges, dismissals notes and all other disciplinary process matters
- Represent company at CCMA during conciliations and arbitrations
- Handle all Labour Court cases in conjunction with company legal practitioners
- Organize labor forums with management, employees and labour
- Handle both sections189 and 197
- Handling Wage negotiations and any Consultation that is done with Organized Labour
- Handling strikes, industrial action, illegal stoppages and picketing
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Cast Products South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Responsible for all Employee Relations and Human Resource matters for 1500 employees, based at three different sites in Ekurhuleni
- Managed 3 ER Officers, 3 ER Administrators and 2 Students
- Handling day to day ER issues
- Drafting of charges by compiling written warnings, disciplinary hearing charges, dismissals notes and all other disciplinary issues
- Chair and Initiate disciplinary hearings
- Represent the company at the CCMA and MEIBC during arbitrations and conciliations as well as compiling strategies regarding the case
- Objectively compiling facts and advise the company on possible consequences
- Advise on possible settlements as well as calculating the costs involved in proceeding with the hearings
- Handle all Labour Court cases in conjunction with company legal practitioners
- Formulate reviews on company policies and procedures
- Liaise with Labour/ Unions ( All consultations with the unions)
- Organize labor forums with employees and organized labour
- Handle section 189 and section 197
- Handling Wage negotiations, Short-time, Lay-off and any Consultation that is done with Organized Labour
- Handle grievance resolution and timeously maintain levels of objective neutrality on behalf of the Employer and its Employees
Group Employee Relations Manager
Anova Health Institute
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for all ER Relations matters within Anova
- Managed just over 3000 employees across all sites across the country and 3 ER Officers
- Handling day to day issues such as late coming, abuse of sick leave and unfair dismissals
- Drawing up of charges by compiling written warnings, dismissals, and all disciplinary issues
- Chair and Initiate disciplinary hearings
- Represent the company at the CCMA during conciliations and arbitrations
- Objectively compiling facts and advise the company on possible consequences
- Advise on possible settlements as well as calculating the costs involved in proceeding with the hearings
- Allocate all company's CCMA cases to the correct HR Managers in the field
- Formulate reviews on company policies and procedures
- Organize labor forums with employees
- Handle section 189
- Handle section 197
- Handle grievance resolution and maintain levels of objective & neutrality on behalf of the company and employees
- Conduct ER training and coaching to line managers
- Conduct Induction to new employees on ER matters
Employee Relations Manager
Makro
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for all the Human Resource matters of 450 employees, based at the store in various departments
- Managed one ER Officer, one ER Administrator and a student
- Handling day to day issues such as late coming, abuse of sick leave and unfair dismissals
- Drawing up of charges by compiling written warnings, dismissals, and all disciplinary issues
- Chair disciplinary hearings
- Represent the company at the CCMA during arbitrations and conciliations
- Objectively compiling facts and advise the company on possible consequences
- Advise on possible settlements as well as calculating the costs involved in proceeding with the hearings
- Allocate all company's CCMA cases to the correct HR Managers in the field
- Formulate reviews on company policies and procedures
- Liaise with Labor Unions
- Organize labor forums with employees and unions
- Handle salary negotiations
- Handle grievance resolution and maintain levels of objective & neutrality on behalf of the company and employees
Senior Human Resources Manager
Lewis Stores
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for all the Human Resource matters of 400 employees, based at head office in various departments
- Managed an HR Officer, HR Administer and 2 Recruitment Officers
- Handling day to day issues such as late coming, abuse of sick leave and unfair dismissals
- Drawing up of charges by compiling written warnings, dismissals and all disciplinary issues
- Chair disciplinary hearings
- Represent the company at the CCMA during arbitrations and conciliations
- Objectively compiling facts and advise the company on possible consequences
- Advise on possible settlements as well as calculating the costs involved in proceeding with the hearings
- Allocate all company's CCMA cases to the correct HR Managers in the field
- Formulate reviews on company policies and procedures
- Liaise with Labor Unions
- Organize labor forums with employees and unions
- Handle salary negotiations
- Handle grievance resolution and maintain levels of objective & neutrality on behalf of the company and employees
- Oversee Health and Safety
Human Resources Manager
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Potchefstroom, North West
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for all HR and ER related matters for 2 factories located in Potchefstroom and Boksburg with 650 permanent employees as well as Boksburg with 300 permanent employees
- Managed 2 HR Business Partners, 2 Payroll Administrators and 2 HR Administrators
- Overseeing the Health and Safety, Training, Plant Engineering, Manufacturing Procurement, Finance, Sales and Marketing, IT, Medical Clinic, Fire Department, CSI and Marketing, Transport and Logistics as well as security departments
- Payroll Administration, 2 HR Business Partners and HR Administrator report directly to me
- Custodian of company policies and procedures
- Oversee amendments and drafting of policies and procedures
- Advise line managers on all Industrial Relations issues
- Manage the implementation of all effective grievances and disciplinary procedures
- Represent the company at the bargaining council and CCMA in both Conciliations and Arbitrations
- Conduct consultations with the unions
Divisional Human Resource Manager
Lewis Stores
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Responsible for the management of 45 branches consisting of 450 staff in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland
- I reported directly to the Senior HR Manager
- Responsible for the management of 45 branches consisting of 450 staff in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga North West, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland
- Required to draw charges on all employees
- Chair and initiate internal hearings
- Manage the implementation of effective grievances and disciplinary procedures
- Represent the company at the CCMA in both Conciliations and Arbitrations
- Represent the company at CCMA for wages and other agreements with the union at the CCMA
- Conduct employee consultations with the unions at the CCMA
- Organize annual divisional forums with shop stewards' and worker committee meetings
- Responsible for the processing of disability claims
- Ensure accurate processing of all leave forms
- Advising both Line Managers and employees on matters of health and safety
- Responsible for the recruitment of Branch Managers
- Oversee the recruitment of staff
- Responsible for IR and CBI training for all Line Managers
- Overseeing and advising the Branch Managers
- Ensure the Branch Managers are continuously managing the employees
- Ensure coaching and counselling is provided for poor performers to be brought up to company standards
Human Resources Manager
Bombela CJV - Gautrain Project
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2006 - 12.2009
- Administered recruitment process, supervised Human Resource Administration, managed the implementation of career management, retention, and employment equity plan
- Duties Include:
- Administer recruitment process which entails selection, interviewing, appointment, placement, and termination
- Responsible for the recruitment and induction of health and safety
- Supervision of Human Resource Administration
- Administer the implementation of career management, retention, and employment equity plan
- Responsible for communicating HRM related information with management and employees
- Render advice and guidance to staff with regards to grievance procedures
- Promote sound labor relations with staff and unions
- Manage the implementation of effective grievance and disciplinary procedures
- Advise both management and employees on matters of health and safety
- Ensure all employees receive the necessary personal protective equipment before entering a worksite
- Manage internships, Learner ships and leadership development programs
Education
Bachelor of Law - undefined
STADIO College
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
University of Johannesburg
01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Venda
01-1995
Skills
Communication
Problem-solving
Leadership
Calm under pressure
Strategic Planning
Public speaking
Multilingual
Consultation with organized labour
Section 189 and 197 implementation
Short time and Layoff implementation
References
- Neil Jansen - Group HR Director
Email address - neil.jansen2109@gmail.com
Contact number - 083 383 1444
Organisation - LEWIS STORES
- Dolly Makole - Procurement/HR Lead
Email address - makoletd@gmail.com
Contact number - 0833946494
Organisation - CAST PRODUCTS SOUTH AFRICA
- Olga, Daswa - Provincial HR Manager
Email address - olgakhoza@gmail.com
Contact number - 072 414 0157
Organisation - ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE
Other personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Labour Relations Manager
Philip Morris International, PMI
01.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Cast Products South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2024
Group Employee Relations Manager
Anova Health Institute
11.2018 - 12.2020
Employee Relations Manager
Makro
10.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Human Resources Manager
Lewis Stores
01.2016 - 09.2017
Human Resources Manager
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
01.2014 - 12.2015
Divisional Human Resource Manager
Lewis Stores
01.2010 - 12.2013
Human Resources Manager
Bombela CJV - Gautrain Project
11.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Venda
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Law - undefined
STADIO College