Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING
DIRECTORSHIP
Timeline

DIANA L. MOKHATU

Marang Investment
Windhoek
5
Languages
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience

Highly experienced Human Resources Professional with strong HR Generalist skills in the following industries/sectors: Education, mining (diamond trading), Oil - downstream and Banking; with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects and achieving strategic objectives.

Served as Director/Board member on 3 different boards (Payment Association of Namibia (PAN), Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) and Epangelo Mining Company.

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 Years 7 Months
Marang Investment | 2024.01 - Current
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and streamline recruitment strategies.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies to enhance talent sourcing efforts.
  • Conduct telephone interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.

Head: People and Culture

7 Years 2 Months
Letshego Bank Namibia | 2016.05 - 2023.07
  • Human Resources Strategy and Execution
  • Ensured workforce plan was accurately aligned to budget and ensured accurate payroll management and execution.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of working independently.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Critical thinker when breaking down problems, evaluated solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Executive: Human Resources

1 Year 10 Months
Nedbank | 2014.05 - 2016.03
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Oversaw People budget management aligning resources with strategic objectives.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Provided expertise guidance in employee performance appraisal and promotions based on performance reviews,
  • Negotiated favourable employee remuneration with Unions to ensure amicable outcomes for all parties.

HR Manager

2 Years
Vivo Energy | 2012.04 - 2014.04
  • Led talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates for the industry and enhanced workforce quality.
  • Implemented employee development programs to boost engagement and retention rates.
  • Managed Payroll , ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
  • Managed employee relations, resolving conflict and promoting a positive workplace culture.
  • Ensured compliance with Labour laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as and when necessary,

HR Freelancing

3 Years 6 Months
NAMPOST | 2009.09 - 2013.03
  • Provided ad hoc Human Resources services to RCC and developed training material for NAMPOST, as per NTA requirements/standards,

HR Controller

7 Years 2 Months
NDTC | 2002.06 - 2009.08

Ensured HR Policy compliance, workforce planning, recruitment, staff development, performance management and general HR administration.

HR Practitioner

11 Years 4 Months
The Rössing Foundation | 1991.01 - 2002.05

Education

MSc - HRD/HRM

University of Manchester | UK | 01.2005

Matric

Döbra High School | Windhoek | 11.1985

Skills

Strategic HR oversight
Human resource forecasting
HR financial planning
Payroll processing expertise
Experience with HRIS platforms
Risk assessment in HR
Employee performance objective setting and assessment
Employee relations
Organizational design experience & knowledge
Creation of HR policies
Human resources metrics analysis

Certification

Human Resources Consulting (2025)

Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP)

Languages

Setswana (Good)
English (Good)
Afrikaans (Good)
Otjiherero (Fair)
Oshiwambo (Fair)

References

  • Arend, Kellerman, ER Manager, +264 81 231 6093, Standard Bank
  • James, Damon, Head of Credit, +264 811 292076, Standard Bank

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

  • People Analytics 2.0 (Ongoing) - Academy to Innovate HR (Netherlands)
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance - University of Stellenbosch (RSA)
  • Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) - Balanced Scorecard Institute
  • Leadership Development & Transformation - Nedbank (Internal)
  • HR Leadership Development - CEB Leadership Academy – (Tunisia)
  • Management Development Programme - University of Stellenbosch (RSA)

DIRECTORSHIP

  • Epangelo Mining Company 2022 - date
  • National Qualifications Authority 2018 – 2021
  • Payment Association of Namibia 2017-2018

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marang Investment
2024.01 - CurrentRead More

Head: People and Culture

Letshego Bank Namibia
2016.05 - 2023.07Read More

Executive: Human Resources

Nedbank
2014.05 - 2016.03Read More

HR Manager

Vivo Energy
2012.04 - 2014.04Read More

HR Freelancing

NAMPOST
2009.09 - 2013.03Read More

HR Controller

NDTC
2002.06 - 2009.08Read More

HR Practitioner

The Rössing Foundation
1991.01 - 2002.05Read More

University of Manchester

MSc from HRD/HRM
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Döbra High School

Matric
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DIANA L. MOKHATU