Vusi Zuke
Isipingo Hills
Summary
I’m a competent, confident, dedicated and proud HR Professional, self-driven and experienced go-getter with a steady temperament. I’ve over the past two decades grown and amassed a wealth of HR expertise from shop floor to a fully-fledged HR executive well versed in strategy development and execution thereof. I’ve dealt with Unions and Labour on the factory floor in-plant on a regional, divisional and at national bargaining council level as well. I aspire to continuously evolve and ensure proactive approach to advancement of the HR Model based on dynamic business needs. Implement HR best practices to positively influence business performance through sourcing, induction and on-boarding, deployment and development of appropriately matched talent. I’ve guided the implementation of the HR Operational Plan to meet global HR strategy at Dunlop and Bata South Africa as underpinned by Global and Local best practices. I’ve ensured the development of HR Model catering for all key processes & resources i.e. Shared Services, Generalist Services and Centres of Expertise, HR Information System and Benefits, Governance and Compliance system to deliver an all-round HR service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Port Shepstone
08.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: This is an open cast mining environment situated in Port Shepstone
- Development of Operations HR Operational Plan to support and meet the Group HR Strategy requirements
- HR governance and compliance
- Budgeting, Headcount management, Cost leadership & budgeting tool
- Social and Labour Plan in line with Mining Charter & MPRDA
- This entails managing Human Resource Development (HRD) programme for employees and community
- Local Economic Development (LED) programme in consultation with District & Local Municipalities and sector departments, Ward Councillors, Amakhosi (Chiefs) and Local Community Structures
- SMME Development through Incubator Programme in partnership with local college
- Development and Management of Stakeholder Engagement process to ensure properly informed SLP in line with Mining Charter and MPRDA requirements
- CSI – develop budget and identify projects to be supported through this initiative
- BBBEE & EE – ensure alignment of all HR projects to ensure effective contribution
- Talent Management - sourcing & attraction, induction and on-boarding, reward and benefits, development, deployment and retention of appropriately groomed and matched talent
- Succession Planning – framework and execution to ensure effective bench strength creation
- Employee experience to ensure a great place to work, stakeholder engagement & management
- Management of short term and long term, monetary and non-monetary incentives i.e
- Acting and Secondment opportunities, career progression, study leave etc
- Employee Relations and all internal forums to ensure sound Labour relations climate
- Internal & external dispute resolution including CCMA & Labour Court representation
- Wage negotiations, s189, s197 processes as and when required
- Job Evaluation and grading
- Training and development
- Performance Management
- HR Administration & HR Systems
- Employee wellness both financial and health and incapacity processes
- Compliance reporting EE, SLP, WSP, Mining Charter, Contractor Audits for legal compliance
- This is an open cast mining environment situated in Port Shepstone
HR Manager
Bata SA (Pty) Ltd
12.2013 - 11.2017
- This position is part of executive team and Head of HR
- In this position I was in-charge of formulating, directing, implementing and advancing company’s HR strategy geared towards achieving company goals
- I was in-charge of presenting HR Strategy to the board and reporting progress on Social and Ethics Committee
- Accountability to the board on Social and Ethics committee duties
- I was also in-charge of ensuring that HR interventions are well aligned with local and global best practices to ensure effective HR delivery
- I was responsible for identifying, recording and mitigating all HR risks in the business
- I was in-charge of HR governance and compliance matters including overall BBBEE and related HR aspects of it i.e
- Training, Employment Equity and CSI
- Formulating 3-year BBBEE strategy and present to board of directors
- Formulating 3-year EE strategy, EE committee & yearly submissions
- Manage all CSI / BCP applications coordinate group of volunteers, formulate proper program for the year
- Formulate and implement approved CSI / BCP budget in line with project proposal
- Responsible for creating high performance culture and management of performance management system
- Organisation Development (exchange / interchange program / promising people initiative)
- Succession Planning
- Change management
- Management of HR Services and Systems to ensure proper HR Branding
- Employee engagement
- Engagement / Satisfaction surveys
- Employee relations which included: formulating IR strategy together with IR Manager, conduct national wage negotiations, manage in-plant negotiations and agreement with union, ensure compliance with Bargaining Council requirements and obtain certificate of compliance from Bargaining Council
- Manage employee sector demarcations in order to derive labour peace in the workplace
- Talent management which include recruitment & selection, induction & on-boarding, talent mapping and deployment as well as retention of appropriately matched talent
- Responsible for remuneration budget exercise and monthly headcount reporting vs budget
- Remuneration benchmarking and remuneration scales to ensure internal & external alignment
- Responsible for formulating and submitting Skills Development Plan for the organisation and submit to Department of Labour as required
- Manage company SDF to ensure achievement of SDP and proper alignment of all training initiatives to BBBEE requirements
- I’ve introduced training initiatives like apprentices, Interns, In-service trainees, supervisory and management learnership as well
- Job evaluation and job grading
- Health and safety including establishment of SHE Plan and employee health and financial wellness programs
- In charge of payroll processes and system
- Manage company filing system including HRIS and E-filing and manual employee files
- Communication of new engagements, new company policies, new HR shared services etc
- Updating organogram on HRIS – Premier HR and OrgPlus
HR Manager
Apollo Tyres (Pty) Ltd – Dunlop Tyres International
03.2009 - 11.2013
- This position was part of senior management reporting to the executives (directors) of the company
- Development of HR strategy and aligning implementation to ensure effective service delivery
- Talent management with high emphasis on pipeline development or bench strength creation and future talent initiatives i.e
- In-Service, interns, Leanerships and apprentices
- Managing performance process on SAP system which includes setting goals and quarterly performance evaluations
- Recruitment and selection, induction and on-boarding plan
- Transformation programmes focusing on EE and aligning training initiatives to ensure advancement
- Industrial Relations and chair Labour Relations Forum meeting, quarterly feedback sessions
- Employee sustainability through implementation of integrated wellness programme, employee assistance programmes
- Managing employee engagement program ensuring employee buy-in so that all engagement structures are well recognised clinic, canteen and functioning in the plant
- Ensuring effective labour relations and healthy climate
- Manage and support HR projects in line with group HR framework
- Manage HR Service providers – Canteen, Clinic and Cleaners
National IR Manager
Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd – Pick ‘n Pay division
07.2003 - 02.2009
- Management of all CCMA and Labour Court processes in the company
- Managing all internal dispute resolution processes to ensure sound IR climate
- National Wage negotiations
- Managing all internal IR training including preparation of training material and presentation of training programmes
- Advise senior management on labour matters and latest legal updates
- Manage all disciplinary hearing matters and advise on appropriate sanctions and maintain consistency
- Enforce compliance to labour law
- Manage performance management sessions for under performing employees
- Employment trends analysis and employee engagement surveys
- Manage transformation program and serve as Employment Equity champion
- Research case law and have insight into Policy development process to ensure policies are legally compliant
- Responsible for monthly and quarterly reports including CCMA success rate, termination reports and referral rate
HR Manager
Edcon
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Managing HR budget for the region
- Talent management including recruitment and selection, training and development programme for the region, succession planning and play active role in talent deployment plan
- Training presentation
- Employee benefits administration process and HRIS, Kronos (T&A) and related processes
- Manage various HR projects in line with group strategy
- Ensure stakeholder support and advise line on best HR practices
- Ensure sound HR administration for the region
- Industrial relations and manage disciplinary matters internally and liaise with IR department on CCMA matters
Area HR Officer
Masonite (Africa) Ltd
08.1999 - 04.2001
- Manage and control HR budget
- Manage training plan for 5 plantations
- Implement training programmes
- Serve as HR advisor to management team
- Manage IR matters and advise management of best IR practices
- Manage CCMA proceedings and keep record of success rate
- Talent management including sourcing, development and deployment to suit talent requirements in the southern plantations
- Responsible for huge (R1m) CSI budget
- Development of CSI plan for the year and make recommendations to senior management & head office for budget allocation
- Ensure HR administration and management of HR projects in line with group HR strategy
- Ensure performance management in line with group performance management process and assist Area Manager complete performance evaluations for management team
- Deal with trade union
- Serve as company trustee on provident fund matters
- Conduct death investigations with family and write reports and recommendations to the board of trustees for disposal of death benefits
- Manage employee home loan applications
HR Officer
Dannhauser Malt (Pty) Ltd
03.1996 - 07.1999
- Recruitment and selection
- Induction
- Training
- HR administration – HRIS & filing
- Manage IR matters and advise line
- Manage CCMA matters
- Manage disciplinary hearings
- Conduct wage negotiations with union
- Manage all Health and Safety matters including reporting of incidents to DOL and managing incident investigations and training
Education
Advanced leadership Program -
Stellenbosch University
01.2011
Management Development Program -
Pick ‘n Pay
01.2008
B- Tech Degree - HRM
Durban University of Technology
01.2005
ND - HRM
Technikon Natal (DUT) & Technikon SA
01.1996
Matric -
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School
01.1992
Skills
- New Employee Orientation
- Leadership Development
- Staff Management
- Risk Management
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Structuring
Formalqualifications
- B-Tech Degree HRM, 2005, Durban University of Technology
- ND HRM, 1996, Technikon Natal (DUT) & Technikon SA
Additionalformalqualifications
- Management Development Program, Pick ‘n Pay, 2007, 18 months
- Advanced Leadership Program, Stellenbosch University, 2010, 12 months
Institution
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School
References
- Ian Bamber, HR Director, Boxer Superstores, 0312657000
- Harold Pinto, Head: Production, Apollo Tyres, Harold_pinto@hotmail.com
- John Harman, MD, Bata SA, +39 340 789 6555 or john.harman1971@gmail.com
Qualification
Matric, 1992
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7501085356087
- Ethnicity: African
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd
08.2018 - Current
HR Manager
Bata SA (Pty) Ltd
12.2013 - 11.2017
HR Manager
Apollo Tyres (Pty) Ltd – Dunlop Tyres International
03.2009 - 11.2013
National IR Manager
Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd – Pick ‘n Pay division
07.2003 - 02.2009
HR Manager
Edcon
05.2001 - 07.2003
Area HR Officer
Masonite (Africa) Ltd
08.1999 - 04.2001
HR Officer
Dannhauser Malt (Pty) Ltd
03.1996 - 07.1999
Advanced leadership Program -
Stellenbosch University
Management Development Program -
Pick ‘n Pay
B- Tech Degree - HRM
Durban University of Technology
ND - HRM
Technikon Natal (DUT) & Technikon SA
Matric -
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School
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