redPanda Software

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Human Capital Leadership: Develop and implement human capital strategies that align with the organization's overall goals.

Talent Acquisition and Retention: Lead efforts to attract, recruit, and retain top talent, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the organization's needs.

Organizational Development: Design and execute programs to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace culture, promoting innovation and agility.

Performance Management: Establish performance metrics, appraisal systems, and feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement and employee development.

Compliance and HR Policies: Stay current with employment laws and regulations, ensuring the organization's HR practices are legally sound and ethically responsible.

Leadership Development: Identify and nurture leadership talent within the organization, facilitating leadership development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Employee Relations: Create a supportive and inclusive environment by addressing employee concerns, disputes, and fostering effective communication.

Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics to make informed decisions and provide insights into workforce trends, enabling proactive HR strategies.

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with senior leadership and board members to align human capital initiatives with the organization's strategic vision and financial goals.

Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation: Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent.

Technology Integration: Implement HR technology solutions to streamline processes, enhance data management, and improve the overall employee experience.

Employee Training and Development: Promote a culture of continuous learning, identifying and addressing skill gaps to enhance individual and team performance.

Human Capital Director

Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute human capital strategies aligned with the software company's overall business objectives and growth plans.

Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier talent with the skills and expertise required for the company's technology needs.

Talent Development: Implement employee training and development programs to enhance technical skills and foster career growth, keeping the workforce updated with the latest industry trends.

Performance Management: Establish and manage performance appraisal systems, providing regular feedback, setting goals, and aligning individual and team performance with company goals.

Employee Engagement: Cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes innovation, creativity, and collaboration among software engineers and other tech professionals.

Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances, ensuring a harmonious work environment that supports software development excellence.

HR Policy and Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal regulations and industry standards.

Technology and Tools: Implement and manage HR technology solutions that streamline processes, enhance data analytics, and improve the overall employee experience.

Leadership Development: Identify and nurture leadership talent within the software development teams, offering leadership training and mentorship programs.

Employee Wellness: Promote employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support, work-life balance, and wellness programs to maintain a healthy, productive workforce.

Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging HR trends, and technological advancements to continuously improve HR processes and practices within the software company.

Human Capital General Manager

Human Capital Business Partner

Retailer

My current position reports into the General Manager for Western Cape region, 
I support all types retail stores being clothing and supermarkets in an HR Capacity focusing on Recruitment and Selection, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Management and various HR projects.

Human Resources Business Partner

The HR generalist position reports into the Head of Commercial and Finance in the Information Systems division. 

My role currently supports 700+ staff in Information systems, Online Shopping and Services and Cellular in the following capacities; 

Role profiling
Recruitment & Selection 
Training & Development 
Consulting 
S189 consulting 
Exit interviews
Information Systems Graduate Programme mentor and co-ordinator

Human Resources Generalist - Information Services

Testing and Recruitment for 15 Stores within the Western Cape 
Recruitment for New store opening
SAP H.R processes 
EMPS credit and criminal checks

Human Resources Administrator / Recruitment

Passionate Human Capital Director | Champion of Organizational Excellence | Driving Transformation through Talent

🔹 About Me:
As a dedicated Human Capital Director, I am driven by a fervent belief in the transformative power of talent and the boundless potential of organizations. With a career spanning 10 years, I have consistently proven my ability to create strategic, forward-thinking human capital strategies that drive growth, foster innovation, and elevate workplace culture.

🔹 Professional Journey:
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of partnering with diverse organizations, from startups to industry leaders, helping them navigate the dynamic landscape of human capital management. My expertise spans talent acquisition, employee development and performance management.

🔹 Impact-Oriented Leadership:
I'm deeply committed to nurturing and harnessing the full potential of an organization's most valuable asset—its people. My leadership style is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. I have a track record of cultivating high-performance teams, fostering an inclusive workplace, and aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals.

🔹 Strategic Vision:
I thrive on translating complex business challenges into actionable HR initiatives. My strategic acumen allows me to foresee trends, adapt to change, and build adaptable, resilient organizations. I firmly believe that human capital is the cornerstone of sustainable success.

🔹 Continuous Learning Advocate:
In the rapidly evolving field of human resources, I'm an advocate for continuous learning and growth. I am a firm believer that personal development, both for myself and my team, is the key to staying ahead in the ever-changing world of work.

🔹 What Drives Me:
I am inspired by the opportunity to make a positive impact on both individuals and organizations. My goal is to create workplaces where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to excel. I am passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where every voice is heard and every talent is recognized.

🔹 Let's Connect:
I am excited to connect with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and organizations who share my passion for unlocking the full potential of human capital. If you're interested in exploring collaboration opportunities, sharing insights, or simply having a meaningful conversation about the future of work, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Insaaf Daniels

Kerridge Commercial Systems

Effectively taking ownership of product delivery and leading a team so that output that is high quality and aligned with business goals

• Leading a team of developers and quality assurance analysists to ensure effective delivery of product against product roadmap objectives and milestones
• Working closely with product leads to plan and successfully execute product objectives
• Ensuring that the delivery of product is within scope, quality and delivery metrics
• Primary liaison between Head of Product, business stakeholders and the client
• Accountable for maximising the delivery of objectives and successfully delivering product releases that align with company and product goals
• Implementing best practice for coding standards, technical specifications, code reviews and code quality metrics
• Pro-actively communicate the impact and risks associated with delivery
• Tracking metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze them, and develop actionable strategies
• Capacity planning, sprint planning, backlog grooming and daily scrum ceremonies
• Empowering the team through coaching, upskilling, performance management and goal setting

Software Delivery Manager 

Leading and empowering sustainable development teams driven by achieving consistent and quality-driven output. 

•	Delivering consistent software development solutions by leading and creating strong and sustainable teams
•	Harnessing technical expertise to optimise project output
•	Facilitating sprint ceremonies including backlog grooming, retrospectives, and daily stand ups
•	Continuous process improvement
•	Forecasting team capacity and setting realistic and achievable sprint goals
•	Tracking team time logs, efficiency, and quality
•	Collaboration with product owner, business analyst, technical architect, and technical lead
•	Empowering individuals through coaching, upskilling, performance management and goal setting

Development Project Manager

LAB Group 

Digital agency client-driven project management. Harnessing resource skills and capacity to ensure tailormade online software solutions are delivered within scope and budget.

•	Agile project management across multiple clients
•	Balancing business priorities by managing client requirements and resource capacity
•	Monitoring and reporting client budgets
•	Maintaining and managing client relationships
•	Maintaining an effective development team using scrum principles, mentoring and empowerment
•	Ensuring ongoing skills and knowledge growth of the front-line support team

Client Support and Project Manager

Private

Overseeing multiple projects for a variety of clients and third-party stakeholders.

•	Business requirement analysis and planning by defining, analysing, and documenting requirements
•	Monitoring and reporting on project progress, performance, resources, and budget 
•	Developing and maintaining solid relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers
•	Coordinating and integrating activities across multiple functional lines
•	Technical and end-user documentation and version control
•	Co-ordinating and facilitating the delivery of training initiatives

Project Management Consultant

The Window

Implemented and directed changes within the business improving business processes and growth. 

•	Directing strategic and operational objectives
•	Human resource management including recruitment, labour relations and employee wellness
•	Leading, developing and empowering strong teams ensuring that service levels are met
•	Financial operational management including budgets, payroll and forecasting
•	Refining and implementing policies and procedures
•	Managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality experiences

Chief Operations Officer

PBA Gear

Established the first brick and mortar paintball retail store in Cape Town. Growing market demand by importing products trending across the world.

•	Directing business objectives
•	Human resource management including recruitment, labour relations, and employee wellness
•	Financial operational management including budgets, payroll, and forecasting
•	Coordinating and processing imports and inventory control
•	Sourcing new products and suppliers based on market trends and client requirements
•	Coordinating, managing, and executing large group events and activities
•	Implementation, maintenance, and management of the eCommerce platform
•	Expanding the clients based outside of the scope of paintball, for example, law enforcement and personal protection products

Business Owner

Digital Outsource Services (Pty) Ltd

•	Documenting new software applications
•	Updating existing documentation and version control
•	Training staff across all areas of the business
•	Managing projects by liaising with all project stakeholders
•	Setting realistic deadlines and expectations

Techincal Writer

•	Staff induction
•	Product training
•	Creating and updating training material

Trainer

Quality Control

Call Center Representative

A dynamic and strategic leader with over 25 years’ experience in business operations and project management,  helping streamline business processes and deliver exceptional results.

KEY SKILLS:
•	Optimising operational efficiency throughout all business units
•	Resource planning, performance management, mentoring and developing staff
•	Building solid relationships with clients and business stakeholders
•	Evaluating, refining, and documenting business processes
•	Planning, managing, and implementing projects
•	Managing the client experience to ensure positive business interactions and increase revenue
•	Analyse and improve processes and facilitating change management
•	Ensuring synergy between all business units

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