I am seeking a senior HR role where I can lead strategic, tech-enabled talent and culture initiatives, partner with leadership, and drive measurable workforce outcomes.
FYOpen to opportunities
fundiswa yuba
@fundiswayuba
Seasoned HR executive driving strategic, tech-enabled talent and culture solutions.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned and visionary HR executive with over 15 years' experience delivering innovative, agile HR solutions across Africa and global organisations. I specialise in HR service delivery, talent management, digital HR transformation, workforce planning, total rewards, and organisational development.
Currently, I serve as Global Talent Manager at VillageReach, leading end-to-end HR operations across multiple African geographies and partnering with senior leaders and VPs to align HR with strategic business goals. I have a strong track record of designing scalable, tech-enabled HR frameworks that enable workforce optimisation, employee engagement, and talent retention.
My career highlights include elevating learning cultures through digitised solutions, driving BBBEE transformation at MTN SA from Level 4 to Level 1 in eight months, and designing leadership and culture transformation programmes worth over R1 million. I have successfully led DEI and workforce strategy efforts that improved compliance, employee satisfaction, and organisational scorecards.
I bring hands-on experience building and leading high-performing HR teams across sectors, implementing governance frameworks, and using analytics and process automation to improve HR operations. I am committed to fostering high-performance cultures and enabling sustainable organisational growth through people-centred, technology-enabled HR strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VI
Current
Global Talent Manager
VillageReach
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Lead global talent management strategy across multiple African countries, overseeing recruitment, performance frameworks, succession planning, and rollout of digitised learning solutions to improve workforce capability and engagement.
GR
HR Manager
Gen Re
Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Managed HR operations for the South Africa office, leading talent acquisition, rewards strategy, DEI scorecard development, payroll oversight for 50+ employees, and initiatives that improved BBBEE from Level 7 to Level 5.
NC
Organisational Culture Associate
Nomatu Consulting
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Delivered leadership development and organisational culture transformation services, managing a R1.2M transformation project for AstraZeneca and securing R720,000 in DEI project funding through proposals.
EI
HR Executive
Electro Inductive Industries
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Developed HR frameworks and managed employee relations including union negotiations, Section 189 processes, payroll compliance, and implemented analytics and change management using Pastel payroll modules during business rescue.
IT
HR Manager / IT Project Manager
iSquared Technologies
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Managed HR functions and IT project delivery, overseeing recruitment, employee lifecycle processes and coordinating technology-enabled HR initiatives.
MT
Franchise Support Services Manager
MTN
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)
Led franchise support services and strategic HR interventions including BBBEE transformation activities that contributed to improving contributor status during tenure.
ML
Team Leader & National Account Manager
Maersk Line
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 11 months)
Led national account management and team leadership functions, driving client relationships and operational performance across logistics accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Organisational Psychology
BCom Honours in Organisational Psychology currently in progress with one module and a research paper remaining.
OI
Ontological Coaching Institute
Certificate, Coaching and Leadership
2023 - 2023
Completed Ontological Coaching & Leadership in Action program focused on coaching and leadership methodologies.
GCGeorge Whitefield College
Higher Certificate, Theology
Completed a Higher Certificate in Theology with coursework in theological studies.
USUniversity of Stellenbosch Business School
Certificate, Business Skills
2008 - 2008
Completed Business Skills Development program focused on core business competencies.
UTUniversity of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Science, Labour and Organisational Psychology
2004 - 2006
Bachelor of Social Science in Labour and Organisational Psychology completed between 2004 and 2006.
AS
Alexander Road High School
Matric, Secondary Education
Grade: Merit
Completed secondary education (Matric) with Merit.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Social media
Skills
HR strategyTalent ManagementRecruitmentDigital HRWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningTotal RewardsCompensation BenefitsOrganisational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentDE&IStakeholder EngagementEmployee EngagementHR AnalyticsPayroll ManagementChange ManagementVendor ManagementScoreGmail
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