Wené Kruger

STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP

1. Develop and executing the implementation of People & Culture strategies and initiatives that align with Safair’s business strategy;

2. Contribute to the development and achievement of Safair’s medium and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and culture considerations;

3. Develop, maintain and role model a culture that is open to change and innovation, and supports collaboration, respect and accountability;

4. Provide guidance and support to management and employees through change management processes, through transparency and constant communication

5. Assisting in development of programs to address employee needs;

6. Partner with Managers to achieve focus and developing the capabilities of their teams through mentoring, coaching and training including manager interventions and development

7. Read and understand the broader business environment and provide expert analysis and strategic advice to ongoing operations and expected decisions.

8. Support and develop a people strategy that builds on our strengths and addresses any opportunities for improvement. Focus on our Business Guidebook (1. OTP, 2. Low Cost, 3. Hassle Free, 4. People, 5. Customers)

9. Implement and lead continued development of organizational culture and staff engagement strategies.

10. Review company benefits, research new benefits, implementation of new benefits

EMPLOYEE CULTURE

1. Work in partnership with Safair’s Marketing team on effective internal communications; Ensuring frequent communication through various channels. (Ensure communications are sent out by different departments)

2. Define and track measurable value to the business whilst driving employee engagement at each opportunity.(We measure this through eNPS bi-annually)

3. Partner with Human Resource team to increase engagement across the broader company;

4. Development and implementation of a strong social activity (and employee connectivity) program. Engaging with staff in different departments,look at initiatives to promote social activities within certain departments, especially departments not located at head office.

5. Manage and enhance our employee recognition practices to ensure we celebrate our milestones and achievements with various platforms and celebration ceremonies and functions.

6. Planning and executing Award Functions, Special Employee Events/Function and staff functions to celebrate achievements

8. Chair for Fatigue Safety Action Group

9. Focus on Ceremonies, speeches, symbols, celebrations and traditions

COMMUNICATION

Internal:

1. Foster and maintain trusted and professional relationships with the Executive Team.

2. As a member of the Group Management Team, build strong and trusted relationships with management and staff across the board. To have scheduled check-in sessions with all to ensure open and constant communication

3. Collaborative working relationship with all Teams

4. Ensuring frequent communication through various channels. (Ensure comms are sent out by different departments) to sustain company transparency and trust relationship with our staff

External:

1. Foster and maintain productive relationships related stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and service providers

2. Liaise and develop relationships with vendors in the areas of organisational culture

Previous Experience at FlySafair before Promotion to Culture and Management Role:

Senior HR Administrator / Recruitment Specialist:

Responsibilities included:

• Analyzing and devising internal recruitment procedures and processes.
• Implementing internal recruitment processes.
• Overseeing the entire recruitment process, including: Drafting and finalizing job descriptions.
  Identifying and recruiting qualified candidates who align with job requirements and company culture.
  Conducting competency-based interviews.
  Shortlisting top candidates.
  Submitting shortlisted CVs to line managers.
  Conducting reference checks.
  Coordinating interviews.
  Preparing and debriefing candidates and managers before and after interviews.
  Providing salary breakdowns to Human Resources for extending offers.
  Performing MIE and Kroll checks for criminal records, ID verification, and qualifications.
  Drafting offer letters and employment contracts.
  Preparing employment documentation for candidates.
  Facilitating candidate closures upon offer acceptance.
  Assisting with the resignation process.
  Following up with candidates until their start date at Safair.
  

Onboarding of New Staff:

• Ensuring all paperwork / employment contracts are complete for payroll purposes.
• Coordinating and presenting induction for new staff.

Annual Salary Increases and Contract Renewals for all staff:

• Assisting with drafting contracts and increase letters for a staff count of 1000 - 1500 employees.
• Distributing letters to all employees.
• Ensuring all signed documentation is returned promptly.

Management of Existing Employee Benefits as Applicable.

Review and update HR policies and procedures annually

General Ad Hoc HR Functions and Projects as Assigned.

Working as the Key Account Managers for various companies, being based at their offices (Spark Schools, Netcare Hospital Waterfall, Safair Operations - FlySafair)
 Interacting with staff and line managers to gain deeper insights into company culture for the purpose of identifying candidates who are well-suited to the organization.

Analyzing and strategizing internal recruitment procedures and processes.

Implementing internal recruitment processes in accordance with APSO Regulations.

Following the complete recruitment process, including:

• Drafting job descriptions.
• Identifying and recruiting qualified candidates to meet client requirements.
• Conducting competency-based interviews.
• Shortlisting top candidates.
• Formatting CVs for line management review.
• Conducting reference checks.
• Coordinating interviews between candidates and line managers.
• Preparing and debriefing candidates and line managers before and after interviews.
• Providing salary breakdowns to line managers and Human Resources when extending offers to clients.
• Conducting MIE and Kroll checks for criminal records, ID verification, and qualifications.
• Facilitating candidate closures upon offer acceptance.
• Assisting with the resignation process.

Specialized Skills in:

• Netcare: Recruiting Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses across all departments.
• Spark Schools: Recruiting Qualified Teachers for Grades 1 through 12.
• Safair Operations: Recruiting for all aviation-related positions, including technical and administrative roles.
  Key Accounts:
  -Netcare Waterfall
  -Spark Schools
  -Safair Operations (FlySafair)

Working with Key Account Managers on various key account
 Following the complete recruitment process in accordance to APSO Regulations

Specialist recruiter in civil engineering
 Following the complete recruitment process in accordance to APSO Regulations: