RUTH CHIROBE

Ensured HR policies and practices were fully compliant with South African labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, and SDA. Managed the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a positive candidate experience.

Oversaw all Human Resources and Administrative functions to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with CRS policies, donor regulations, and applicable legislation. Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, interviewing, onboarding, and orientation.

Developed and implemented a workforce plan to align staffing with strategic business objectives. Led talent management initiatives, including identifying high-potential candidates and driving employee development, retention, and succession planning.

Managed employee relations through investigating grievances and misconducts, counseling employees, and representing the college at CCMA. Managed all operations and HR functions of the college, including student admission, examination management, recruitment, orientation, induction, and training of staff.

Implemented the USAID new strategy of technical assistance, facilitating the absorption of Foundation of Professional Development employees onto the department of health payroll. Introduced Performance Management for absorbed employees and trained them on the performance management system and other relevant policies and procedures.

Managed and controlled the ISO 9001:2008 QMS within HR to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, De Beers standards, and best practices. Administered the full skills development function, including compilation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), Annual Training Reports (ATR), BBBEE reports, learnerships, bursaries, and study assistance programmes.

Recruited, selected, oriented, and trained staff in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. Developed and reviewed policies and procedures governing Administrative and HR functions.

Resolved disputes through conciliation and arbitration, and chaired retrenchment committees, reviewing and approving retrenchment applications. Provided labor advice and guidance to employers and employees across various companies nationwide.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Administration and Political Science. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of public administration and political systems.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Human Resources Management. This degree equipped me with essential knowledge in HR principles and practices.

Grade: NQF level.5

Earned a Certificate in Skills Development Facilitator at NQF Level 5. This certification focused on best practices in facilitating skills development programs.

Grade: NQF level.3

Obtained a Certificate in Best Practices in Training at NQF Level 3. This program enhanced my understanding of effective training methodologies.

Received a Certificate in Quality Management Systems from the South African Bureau of Standards. This certification provided expertise in implementing and maintaining quality standards.

Completed Ordinary Level studies, earning a certificate from the University of Cambridge. This foundational education provided a broad academic background.