Siphelele Fairhope Rene
Centurion
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Employee Relations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
GROUP SENIOR MANAGER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
PASSENGER RAIL OF SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG
07.2024 - Current
- Develop an Employee Relations (ER) policies
- Lead collective bargaining processes
- Facilitate dispute resolution and disciplinary processes
- Compliance, corporate governance and risk management
- Report on ER matters
- Management of resources
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
PRETORIA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes in the Department
- Oversee the Management of Employee Relations Services
- Oversee the Management of Transformation and Employment equity
- Provide strategic advisory services, on all Employee Relations, Employment Equity and Employee Health and Wellness policies, strategies and legislation
- Create awareness of Labour Relations, Employment Equity and Employee Health and Wellness programmes and services.
- Manage Financial and Human Resources within the Directorate
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
MANAGER
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL
PRETORIA
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitate misconduct cases, Grievances and Disputes
- Develop/review and implement employee relations, policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Facilitate implementation of an Employee Health and Wellness Program
- Facilitate Transformation, Gender, Disability and Employment Equity activities
- Effective supervision within Employment Relations and Compliance
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
JOHANNESBURG
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Rendering Staff Management in the ER Unit
- Investigation and Resolving Disputes, Grievances and Misconduct Cases
- Formulation of ER Policies
- Represent the Department at the Bargaining Council
- Capacitate Departmental Officials and Managers on Labour Related and HR Issues
- Representing the Employer in Disciplinary Enquiries (Presiding and Prosecuting)
- Representing the Employer in Cases of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
- Advising Management on LR Matters
MANAGER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CITY OF EKURHULENI
JOHANNESBURG
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Manage Labour Relationship Between Employer and Organised Labour
- Execute Human Resources Management Functions Within the Section
- Execute Financial Management Functions
- Manage Activities of Fulltime Shop stewards
- Coordinate Collective Bargaining Matters with SALGA & SALGBC
- Manage Disputes Emanating From Collective Bargaining
- Provide Labour Relations Advisory Services Within the City of Ekurhuleni
- Serve On the Councils Strike Management Committee
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
DEPT OF COOPERATIVE GOVT AND TRAD AFFAIRS
MPUMALANGA
03.2006 - 09.2017
- Rendering Staff Management in The LR Unit
- Investigation and Resolving Disputes, Grievances and Misconduct Cases
- Formulation of LR Policies
- Represent The Department at The Provincial Bargaining Councils
- Capacitate Departmental Officials And Managers On Labour Related and HR Issues
- Ensuring Adherence to Policies
- Representing the Employer in Disciplinary Enquiries (Presiding and Prosecuting)
- Representing The Employer in Cases of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
- Advising Management on LR Matters
ACTING SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITION
MPUMALANGA
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Managing Recruitment and Selection Process
- Managing Personnel in the Directorate
- Providing Strategic Human Resource Advices
- Responsible for HR Planning
- Managing Submission of Performance Agreements and Assessments
- Monitoring of Activities on the PERSAL System
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MPUMALANGA
10.2003 - 02.2006
- Management of Disputes and Grievances
- Maintaining Sound Labour Peace
- Advising Management On Labour Related Matters
- Representing The Employer in Disciplinary Enquiries (Presiding and Prosecuting)
- Representing The Employer in the Bargaining Chamber
- Investigation of Misconduct Cases
Human Resources Administrator
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
MPUMALANGA
10.2001 - 10.2003
- Administration of Grievances
- Maintaining Sound Labour Peace
- Administration of Misconducts and Disciplinary Issues
- Leave Administration on PERSAL
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Human resources management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Administration and reporting
Timeline
GROUP SENIOR MANAGER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
PASSENGER RAIL OF SOUTH AFRICA
07.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
01.2022 - 01.2024
MANAGER
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL
06.2021 - 12.2021
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
04.2019 - 05.2021
MANAGER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CITY OF EKURHULENI
10.2017 - 03.2019
ACTING SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITION
03.2009 - 02.2010
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
DEPT OF COOPERATIVE GOVT AND TRAD AFFAIRS
03.2006 - 09.2017
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
10.2003 - 02.2006
Human Resources Administrator
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
10.2001 - 10.2003