KONDJASHILI CALEB HEDIMBI
Gobabis
Summary
A multi-skilled professional with good all-round HR advisory skills. Very capable with an ability to deal with all the recruitment and resourcing needs of an organization. Experienced in providing timely and up to date HR advice to both managers and employees whilst at the same time making sure both the employee and employers interests are best represented. Extensive knowledge of working practices, recruitment, pay, conditions of employment and diversity issues.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Relations Officer
Gobabis Municipality
03.2016 - Current
- To provide support to all departments on Employee Relations, developing policies and procedures, implementing systems and processes and providing support and specialist services to all departments in order to ensure the smooth operation and full functioning of the Gobabis Municipality and of the Council.
- Assumes the leading role in terms of trade union negotiations.
- Consults with trade union regarding employee labour issues.
- Facilitates negotiation meetings and inform all stakeholders.
- Advises on negotiation strategies in consultation with the committee.
- Disseminates information on resolutions reached by negotiation meetings to all relevant stakeholders.
- Analyses of the goals and objectives of the bargaining unit.
- Develops Labour relations policies to assist departments in achieving their goals.
- Advises on the updating of labour relations policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the Manager: Human Resources.
- Monitors the appropriate interpretation and implementation of labour relations policies and procedures.
- Agrees on induction process, content and format with the manager.
- Develops induction programme with input from various relevant internal sources.
- Develops and organizes training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Takes new employees through all important aspects of general induction and ensure that specific aspects of induction are covered and signed off.
- Advises employees on grievance procedure and initiation.
- Receives formal complaints and issue pre-investigation letters to all relevant parties.
- Assists in determining whether or not disciplinary procedures are required.
- Ensures that charges are drafted and formulated in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Ensures that the date, time and venue for disciplinary meetings is planned, that the chairperson is available and that all relevant parties are notified.
- Takes minutes of hearings and disciplinary meetings.
- Facilitates the outcomes of meetings and hearings and disseminates information to all relevant parties.
- Follow through on resolutions taken and monitor its implementation.
- Represents Council at Conciliation and Arbitration on Industrial Relations matters.
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Advises on appropriate steps and actions.
- Manages and delegates authority in terms of the administrative process.
- Assumes responsibility for all correspondence with regard to labour relations (e.g. dismissals, transfers, re-instatements, warnings, suspensions, etc.).
- Files all relevant correspondence with regard to labour relations.
- Writes and distributes minutes of all labour relations meetings.
- Assists the Human Resources Manager with workforce planning.
- Maintains HR records by setting up and maintaining a filing and retrieval system of all records.
- Maintains employee benefits program and assess benefit needs and trends.
- Conducts investigations, prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
- Counsels/guides employees on employment rules, policies, procedures and benefits.
- Monitors and evaluates compliance with particular laws, rules and procedures.
- Confirms correctness of job specification with Human Resources Manager and Head of department.
- Assists compiles advertisements, submits for procedures and answers queries from candidates phoning in.
- Receives applications, evaluates against general requirement and presents a shortlist for interviewing, liaising with relevant Heads of Department.
- Notifies short listed candidates on all arrangements for interview.
- Notifies unsuccessful candidates with relevant correspondence.
- Compiles interview questions in consultation with Heads of Department or outside experts as required.
- Plans and coordinates project to implement a Performance Management System in the Municipality.
- Serves as Council Health and Safety Coordinator.
- Establishes Health and Safety committees as per legislation.
- Liaises with service providers on safety and health inputs and requirements as specified by requirements lists and agreed policies and procedures in this area.
- Develops and monitors health and safety measures (liaises with colleague in Administration on data requirements).
Human Resources Practitioner (General)
Ministry of Safety and Security (NAMPOL Head Office Windhoek)
01.2010 - 02.2016
- A multi-skilled professional with good all-round HR advisory skills.
- Very capable with an ability to deal with all the recruitment and resourcing needs of an organization.
- Experienced in providing timely and up to date HR advice to both managers and employees whilst at the same time making sure both the employee and employers interests are best represented.
- Extensive knowledge of working practices, recruitment, pay, conditions of employment and diversity issues.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
- Determine selection criteria.
- Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks).
- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
- Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System.
- Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements.
- Lead employer branding initiatives.
- Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
- Work with HR and business leaders to provide support for organizational transformation and change.
- Administer talent and learning systems, as needed.
- Communicates onboarding instructions to new employees, hiring managers and training departments.
- Identifies training and individual coaching needs and recommends solutions.
- Communicates regularly with business partners to ensure awareness of current issues and needs.
- Facilitates quarterly/annual performance management process.
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work environment, work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees in states and locales where business partners operate, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to management and employees.
Criminal Investigator
Criminal Investigation Unit
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Determining scope, timing, and direction of investigations, developing relationships with informants in order to obtain information related to cases.
- Examining records in order to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
- Identifying case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
- Obtaining and using search and arrest warrants.
- Obtaining and verifying evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records.
- Performing undercover assignments and surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps.
- Preparing reports that detail investigation findings.
- Analyzing evidence in laboratories or in the field.
- Collaborating with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription and research.
- Collaborating with other offices and agencies in order to exchange information and coordinate activities.
Charge office Sergeant
Windhoek Central Police Station
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Collecting and recording physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.
- Comparing crime scene fingerprints with those from suspects or fingerprint files to identify perpetrators.
- Investigating organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of state statutes.
- Managing security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information.
- Recording evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
- Searching for and collecting evidence such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.
- Testifying before court concerning criminal activity investigations.
- Issuing security clearances and providing protection for individuals such as government leaders, political candidates and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
01.2017
SVIP – Sage Premier – Basic Payroll Training - undefined
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law - undefined
01.2018
Bachelor of Human Resources Management - undefined
01.2013
Basic Criminal Investigation Certificate - undefined
01.2012
National Diploma Human Resources Management - undefined
01.2009
Basic Police Training Certificate - undefined
01.2002
Skills
- Recruitment and selection
- Organizational development
- Grievance handling
- Employment law
- Collective bargaining
- Employee engagement
- Workplace investigations
- Performance improvement strategies
- Labor relations expertise
- Workplace safety
- Disciplinary action management
- Case analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Diversity and inclusion
- Training development
- Benefits administration
- Dispute resolution
- HR background
- Procedure implementation
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Succession planning
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Industrial Relations Officer
Gobabis Municipality
03.2016 - Current
Human Resources Practitioner (General)
Ministry of Safety and Security (NAMPOL Head Office Windhoek)
01.2010 - 02.2016
Criminal Investigator
Criminal Investigation Unit
01.2004 - 12.2010
Charge office Sergeant
Windhoek Central Police Station
03.2002 - 12.2003
SVIP – Sage Premier – Basic Payroll Training - undefined
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law - undefined
Bachelor of Human Resources Management - undefined
Basic Criminal Investigation Certificate - undefined
National Diploma Human Resources Management - undefined
Basic Police Training Certificate - undefined
Masters of Business Administration -
References
- Mrs. Frieda Metumo Shimakeleni, General Manager: Human Resources and Corporate Services, Gobabis Municipality, metumot@iway.na, 0812507584
- Elizabeth Uupindi-Haiduwa, Finance Manager, Gobabis Municipality, elizakauko@yahoo.com, 0812515946
- Penda Shilemba, Human Resources Manager, Gobabis Municipality, apshilemba@gmail.com, 0812152337
Personal Information
- ID Number: 78081310118
- ID Number: 78081310118
- Date of Birth: 13 August 1978
- Marital Status: Married
Language Proficiency
- Excellent Command of English
- Oshiwambo
- Good command of Afrikaans
Hobbies and Interests
- Boxing
- Reading
- Watching Movies