Malcolm Jafta

Human Resources Manager @GWK Beperk/Limited

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Executive Summary: As the Human Resources Manager at GWK Beperk/Limited, Malcolm Jafta oversees all aspects of human resources management, including talent acquisition, training and development, performance management, and employee engagement. Under his leadership, the company has successfully implemented several HR initiatives that have enhanced employee productivity and job satisfaction. Jafta's strategic approach towards HR management has played a crucial role in aligning the company's workforce with its business objectives, thereby driving organizational growth and success. His focus on fostering a positive and inclusive work culture has been instrumental in attracting and retaining top talent.

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Work Background

Mezitouch Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility Chief Executive Officer

Nov. 2023Bloemfontein, Free State, South AfricaWe provide effective treatment for drug and alcohol addiction so that the addict may recover and live a healthy and sober life. Our ultimate goal is always the same – to help patients to recover from addiction and live sober.

Mezi Touch Coach and Mentor

May. 2023 - Nov. 2023Bloemfontein - Free State ProvinceSupport and counseling services to develop strong will power to resist the craving for alcohol and drugs.

Mezi TouchStudent

Oct. 2022 - Apr. 2023Bloemfontein, Free State, South AfricaCompleted my studies as a Specialist Addiction Counsellor.

GWKExecutive Head: Human Resources and Transformation

Oct. 2019 - Sep. 2022Northern Cape and Free State ProvinceGWK Group, staff complement was 1000 - 1500 permanently and 600 on average temporary employees in 12 months. Led and managed Occupational, Health and Safety and Injury Management. Supported the development of workplace and industrial relations. Provide leadership and supervise the performance of the People and Culture team by setting clear work objectives, assessing performance, providing feedback, and development and coaching to build employee capability.Drive a culture of customer centricity and responsiveness across all People Function teams. Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs. Advised and assisted Managers on all levels in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs. Provided sound and expert advice to senior managers on operational people matters, risks, issues and trends to keep managers informed and supported including coaching managers in relation to change - and project management, engagement, and workforce planning issues. Provided leadership and supervised the performance of the People and Culture team by setting clear work objectives, assessing performance, providing feedback, and development and coaching to build employee capability. Created an inclusive and diverse culture through promoting and growing employee education, awareness, and open conversations. Successfully led all daily operational aspects, Shared Services, as part of the Human Resources Function. Strategically managed the Transformation department that resulted in an increased BBBEE scorecard level. Identified and recruited highly qualified talent via ATS, job boards, and personal networks. Chairperson of the Pension - and Provident Fund - employment equity -, wellness commitee. Member of the remuneration and reward - and Social & Ethics Committee. Exco member.

OVK - Group/GroepGeneral Manager: Corporate Services ( Marketing, Transformation and Administration )

May. 2015 - Sep. 2019Free State ProvinceOVK Group, staff complement was 1500 - 2000 permanently and 500 on average temporary employees in 12 months. Experience in a complex human resources environment. Provided strategic and operational expertise, coaching and consultancy services across a broad range of human resource functions to management, staff and boards. Demonstrated experience influencing and leveraging. relationships at a senior level to gain commitment to action that support business objectives. Managed the Marketing, Transformation and Administration departments. Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, developing best-practice HR systems and driving organisational change projects to a successful completion. Experienced in overseeing end to end recruitment, overall Talent management, induction and on-boarding to off-boarding, and learning and development processes. 19+ years’ experience leading, securing and delivering consulting projects, with a people and change focus. Strong experience across all HR disciplines. Experience and a passion for people development, coaching and mentoring. Experience in working with emerging technologies to digitally transform the HR function. Made strategic decisions and worked alongside senior leadership teams and managed the end to end employee lifecycle . Change Management – effectively lead organisational change from inception through to implementation and adoption. Acted as an agent of organisational capability building. Leads the talent acquisition initiatives in collaboration with CoE team. Ensures application of the total reward principles and and procedures Brought forth a strong and useful understanding of economic, financial, and marketing concepts and strategies. Responsible to manage employee wellness and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity initiatives. Qualified Skills development facilitator and Assessor. Implemented the Marketing strategy in line with the business goals. Exco member and represented my portfolio's at board meetings.

Standard Bank GroupProvincial Human Resources Manager

May. 2007 - Apr. 2015Free State - and Northern Cape ProvinceDeveloped and supported management/employee consultation processes. Managed pay and benefits, SAP payroll. Preparation of Employment Equity reports and annual submissions in alignment with the succession plans. Submission of annual WSP & ATR, acted as SDF. Provided an end-to-end administration service for all employment matters; Provided an end-to-end recruitment process; Provided an HR service of advice and training to managers and employees; Facilitated managers to manage performance. The right people, in the right jobs and poor performers or poor fit staff all in a timely, legal, and in an appropriate way; Ensuring job descriptions for all positions within the company are relevant to the needs of the company; Advise and support managers with employee relations issues including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, and redundancy; CCMA preparation and representation; Employee benefits management, including provident - and pension fund performance; Monitoring and reporting for key employment issues; Promote the maximum take-up of exit interviews for all leavers, reporting findings and making recommendations; Ensure overall compliance Social & Ethics and HR Committee report preparation for provincial Exco meetings; Oversaw and monitor Personal and Employment Equity committees; Ensured a robust performance management approach with direct reports. - Excellent communication channels (up, down & sideways). Working in partnership with the Security Coordinator, provide support to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Empathetic yet commercially aware – able to balance staff needs with that of business. Excellent communication, negotiating, and influencing skills and the ability to lead, coach, and mentor others. Provided planned and responsive services to the business in a constantly changing environment.