Sibongile Letwaba
Human Resources Professional
Johannesburg
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Dense Medium Separation Powders (DMS)
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the HR department, optimizing budget utilization.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
HR: Recruitment Officer
Tshipi e ntle Manganese Mine (KATHU – NC)
08.2020 - 11.2021
HR/IR Officer
FullServe Services
11.2019 - 06.2020
Human Resources Business Partner
Tracker Connect
09.2016 - 08.2018
Human Resources Officer
Rustenburg Platinum Mine
12.2012 - 09.2013
Human Resources Practitioner
Rustenburg Platinum Mine
04.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Rustenburg Platinum Mine
03.2010 - 03.2011
Walk-in Centre Agent
Anglo American EMEA GSS
07.2009 - 03.2010
Senior Assistant: Employee Benefits
Rustenburg Platinum Mine
04.2007 - 06.2009
Policy Underwriter
Hollard Insurance
06.2005 - 09.2006
Customer Service Consultant
Standard Bank Vehicle & Asset Finance
05.2001 - 04.2005
Receptionist
Ashanti Hair Care
11.1997 - 03.2000
Executive Assistant
Drum Alive cc
10.1996 - 04.1997
Car Sales Consultant
Fourways Automobile
08.1995 - 01.1996
Education
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- Highest Standard Passed: Matric Exemption
- South Sotho (HG)
- English (HG)
- Afrikaans (HG)
- Physical Science (HG)
- Mathematics (HG)
- Biology (HG)
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Subjects: English (HG), Afrikaans (HG), South Sotho (HG), Mathematics (HG), Physical Science (HG), Biology (HG)
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Subjects: Computer Practice, Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Labour Relations, Management Communication, Personnel Management, Personnel Training
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Subjects: Basics of Short Term Insurance, Basics of Retirement Funds, Basics of Long Term Insurance, Application of Short Term Insurance
Bachelor Of Commerce - Law (Pre-Law)
11.2019
Bachelor Of Laws - Labour Law
11.2023
Skills
Legal compliance
Trainingachievements
- Money Laundering - Standard Bank
- SAP Compliance - Standard Bank
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) - Standard Bank
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)
- Gizmo Workflow - Hollard Insurance
- Personal Lines Sales - Hollard Insurance
- SAP CRM (417)
- QMUZIK Training
- Conciliation and Arbitration Skills
- SAP ERP HR R\3 HR Overview (New End-user)
- SAP ERP HR Organizational Management
- SAP ERP HR Personnel Administration
- SAP ERP HR Payroll Administration
- SAP ERP HR Time Management
- SAP ERP HR Reporting
- SAP ERP HR EBM Power User
- HR Procedural Training
- Career and development panel
- Leadership Academy Personal change program
- Front line supervisor program
- Excel Advance
- Angloplat Safety Principle Training
- MIE Kroll Verification Course
- Targeted Selection Course
- Retirement Procedures – Rollout
- Strike handling
- VIP training and certificates
- MIE
Firstnames
Sibongile Martha
Physicaladdress
112 Adrian Street, Linmeyer, Johannesburg South, 2091
Cellphonenumber
084 297 9980 / 062 866 1865
Hometelephonenumber
011 435 0174
Biographicalinformation
05/14/76, 76051 40571 083, South Sotho, English, Afrikaans, Tswana, Zulu & Xhosa, Female, Married, One (1), Black South African, Excellent
Worktelephonenumber
084 297 9980
References
- Mr. Piet Joubert, Fourways Automobile, Manager, (016) 455 5720/1
- Mr. Molefi Rathebe, Ashanti Hair Care, Manager, 082 950 5696
- Martie Oosthuizen, Standard Bank Vehicle & Asset Finance, Team Leader, 086 012 3002
- Lynn Buys, Hollard Insurance, Team Leader, (011) 351 5000 ext. 2091
- Deon Cronje, Anglo American EMEA GSS, Walk-In-Centre Manager, 015 293 4513 / 083 455 0934
- Martie Davis, Rustenburg Platinum Mines Mogalakwena Section, Human Resources Coordinator, 015 418 2089 / 083 455 7831
- Ntombi Gaba, Tongaat Hulett Starch, Human Resources Manager Reefs, 011 458 5000 / 084 310 5239
- Aslam Gaffoor, Tracker Connect, Head: Cape Town Regional Manager, 072 564 9290
- Sipho Mazibuko, FullServe Services, CEO, 011 568 4530 / 083 680 2781
- Bridget Sepamla, DMS Powders, HR Manager, 016 360 5361 / 060 838 0842
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that the information rendered above is true and correct in all respect.
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner - Dense Medium Separation Powders (DMS)
04.2023 - 06.2024
HR: Recruitment Officer - Tshipi e ntle Manganese Mine (KATHU – NC)
08.2020 - 11.2021
HR/IR Officer - FullServe Services
11.2019 - 06.2020
Human Resources Business Partner - Tracker Connect
09.2016 - 08.2018
Human Resources Officer - Rustenburg Platinum Mine
12.2012 - 09.2013
Human Resources Practitioner - Rustenburg Platinum Mine
04.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Human Resources Assistant - Rustenburg Platinum Mine
03.2010 - 03.2011
Walk-in Centre Agent - Anglo American EMEA GSS
07.2009 - 03.2010
Senior Assistant: Employee Benefits - Rustenburg Platinum Mine
04.2007 - 06.2009
Policy Underwriter - Hollard Insurance
06.2005 - 09.2006
Customer Service Consultant - Standard Bank Vehicle & Asset Finance
05.2001 - 04.2005
Receptionist - Ashanti Hair Care
11.1997 - 03.2000
Executive Assistant - Drum Alive cc
10.1996 - 04.1997
Car Sales Consultant - Fourways Automobile
08.1995 - 01.1996
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Unisa - Bachelor Of Commerce, Law (Pre-Law)
Unisa - Bachelor Of Laws , Labour Law
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