Herman Saayman

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ROLE

The following is a summary of the roles I have occupied at Corporate Organisations, followed by a list of my qualifications and a note to describe my personal outlook.

Professional occupations:

I have occupied various leadership roles at various corporates. Specific positions are listed for your information.

 Rhodes University (2011 to present) - HR leadership role at Rhodes University of Manager: HR Operations.
 HR Consultancy (2009 to 2011) - Managed business initiatives across a range of corporates.
 Netcare Healthcare Ltd (2001 to 2009) - Occupied senior positions such as Area Operations Manager and Divisional HR Manager for the Primary Care Division as well as Hospital HR Manager.
 Telkom SA Ltd (1985 to 1999) - In my role as Regional HR Manager for the North/Eastern region, I lead the professional HR service offering.

Education:

My formal educational background comprises of:

 B Tech Degree in Business Administration (Human Resources and general management;
 National Diploma in Office Administration (Human Resources and general management);
 University post-graduate programmes (various).

Personal attributes:

I believe that my level of competency and experience, combined with an above average level of emotional intelligence (EQ), enable me to excel in my career and assist me to lead teams effectively.

Full particulars are reflected in my Curriculum Vitae.

For additional information of further clarity, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I have extensive experience in all aspects of generalist Human Resources Management and fulfilled a leadership role in the Medicross Healthcare Group. I was responsible for planning, developing and implementing Manpower strategies and accountable for Recruitment processes to ensure adequate and competent staff to meet the needs of the business. I was facilitating the quarterly executive Skills Development and Talent Management committee meetings. I was, furthermore, responsible for the full generalist HR function, including Labour Relations, Organizational Development, Performance Management and compliance issues regarding HR Policies and Procedures.

HR / TALENT MANAGEMENT:
· Managed HR on divisional level, consisting of staff component of 2, 100;
· In a Netcare Group HR perception survey, performed in 2007, I achieved the highest rating (92%) on my job level in the national HR team;
· Succeeded in preventing CCMA labour (arbitration) rulings against Netcare;
· DDI-internationally accredited to facilitate Deloitte and Touché training programs;
· Developed a Management of Absenteeism training guide, which was rolled-out in Netcare, nationally;
· Incorporated PrimeCure business into Netcare after acquisition;
· Managed to increase the overall Employment Equity (ABC staff ratio) by 10%;
· Internal staff satisfaction survey result increased by 10%;
· Implemented and rolled-out a Performance Management system nationally;
· Introducing an Employee & Management Self Service electronic personnel system to manage leave administration;
· Inclusion in senior management Talent Pool for Succession Planning purposes;
· Nominated as Mentor on a Mentor/Protégé leadership programme;
· Seconded to attend to HR Commissioning of a new hospital in Saudi Arabia.