Ozias Mukudu
@oziasmukudu
Senior HR transformation leader improving workforce performance through operating models and analytics
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior HR Transformation leader with 17+ years delivering workforce strategy, operating model design, and large-scale organisational change across multi-country environments in Southern and East Africa. I partner with executive leadership—including Country CEOs, Regional HR Directors, and global stakeholders—to stabilise, scale, and optimise workforce performance through transformation programs such as M&A, outsourcing, and restructuring.
Across 5+ country clusters, I’ve led HR transformation initiatives impacting 200+ employees per engagement, consistently achieving 99%+ employee transition success with zero operational disruption. I bring a data-driven approach to HR and workforce analytics, delivering ~50% workforce cost optimisation through operating model redesign and capability restructuring, while strengthening governance, compliance, and change adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of HR & Business Dev
Nexor International
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Stabilised workforce retention by reducing attrition from ~1–2 exits per month to ~1 exit every 6 months through targeted engagement, succession planning, and performance interventions. Built a company-wide performance management framework, achieved 100% Department of Labour compliance, and eliminated CCMA risk (zero cases).
Led end-to-end HR transformation for managed services outsourcing and M&A workforce integration across multi-country, regulated environments. Delivered workforce transitions impacting up to 200 employees per engagement with 99%+ retention and no operational disruption, driving ~50% labour cost optimisation through operating model redesign and capability restructuring.
Regional HR Manager - North
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Managed end-to-end HR operations across two manufacturing sites, supporting workforce planning, performance management, and compliance governance. Led engagement with 7 unions to facilitate negotiations and maintain stable industrial relations in a highly regulated environment.
Delivered HR support across 10+ regional offices, covering workforce planning, employee relations, and operational HR execution. Conducted workforce due diligence and localisation initiatives and represented the organisation in CCMA matters to ensure compliant, fair outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Business Management
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with a focus on business management.
The Wharton School
People Analytics Certification, People Analytics
Completed a People Analytics certification focusing on workforce modelling, predictive analytics, and human capital ROI.
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