colin goodwin c.v. april 2016
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Curriculum Vitae Colin Goodwin
Occupation Industrial Relations Manager
Gender Male
Nationality South African
Current Employer Aveng Grinaker-LTA
Contact DetailsCell phone +27 788018157
Email [email protected] email address: [email protected]
Residential Location 2 Onyx Street, Kensington Johannesburg Gauteng, South Africa
Professional Vision Applying a conceptual approach to all disciplines within Human Resources to promote cost
efficiency and contribute to the enterprise
Professional Profile I have over 15 Years’ experience in Senior Management as a Human Resource Manager in the Mining and
Construction Industry Track record in managing Employee Relations and Human Resources in labour intensive Industries coupled with
implementing and managing proactive labour relation policies and structures in different industries Diverse experience in promoting effective workplace relations between unions and management on a timely
basis. Possess professional skills of a Human Resources and Industrial Relations specialist with the ability of promoting
cost effectiveness and efficiency in these above mentioned practices. Renowned mentor to Human Resource Practitioners as well as to Line Managers A strategic HR Practitioner with strong employee relations acumen and negotiation skills in diverse instances
based on my high degree of experience. (refer to below) Specialised experience in managing Industrial Relations and Human Resource functions in a restructuring
environment. Seeking African/International exposure to add to my pedigree of experience
Areas of Expertise
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Human Resource Management: Recruitment, sourcing and selection of skilled and semi-skilled employees. Payroll/ SAP and VIP Performance management. Health / safety. HR information systems. Manning of labour. Toolbox talks at the workplace
Training and Development:
Social and labour plan implementation. Employment equity/ Managing the compliance. Mentorship of HDSA talent. Talent management, progress on talent development. Skills development. Portable skills training. Inter union relationship building. (NUM, AMCU, NUMSA, Solidarity, UASA) External funding / portable skills.
Labour Relations:
Negotiate wages and conditions of employment (14 years) at plant level and National Level. Employee relations LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA. Section 189 (a) Consultation. CCMA / Labour Court. Legal / illegal industrial action. Shared services. Organisational rights/ Recognition Agreements with NUM, AMCU and NUMSA Managing employee relations of 16 Civil Engineering sites within South Africa
Management:
Part of the Executive Management team for the last 15 years. Business plans / monthly reviews. Setting up and planning budgets. Design / implementation of business and Human Resource strategies. Designing and implementing Human Resource strategies and policies. Community / stakeholder relations. Mining charter implementation and compliance.
Career History
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1. September 2014 to date Senior Industrial Relations Manager Aveng Grinaker-LTA
Responsibilities
Managing the employee relations for the Civil Engineering Division of 16 Sites across South Africa and Namibia
Conclude demobilization agreements with Unions as sites announce demobilization processes Co-ordinate disciplinary processes on all sites Attend to all CCMA disputes Visit sites to audit employee relations Issue/manage the retrenchment of staff, core and limited duration contracts employees Train Line Managers on site in Employee Relations/ Diversity Training/ effective discipline
Achievements
Successfully defended 59 CCMA Cases out of 60 during 2015 Reduced Man Hours lost/month from 19806 in 2014 to 880 in 2015 Successfully implemented Demobilization Agreements on all Sites
2. 4 December 2013 to 31 August 2014Human Resource Manager Aveng Grinaker-LTA Seconded to Medupi Power Station
Seconded to Medupi Power station and appointed as Human Resource Manager in a Joint Venture between Murray and Roberts and Aveng Grinaker- LTA (MPS-JV) and in addition responsible for the Human Resource function in the greater Lephalale area. (Mokolo Pipeline, Grootegeluk)
Part of the Executive Management Team The joint venture employs 2100 employees, inclusive of 433 Sub-Contractors Due to the scaling down of the project the company is demobilizing employees on a monthly basis as
certain tasks come to an end at specific times Implement and consistently manage the Project Labour Agreement Part of the Contract Managers Forum that manages all employee relations on site including
developing established policies and procedures to promote an effective decentralisation process in a timeous manner.
Achievements Implementing a formal/Informal Performance Management system Training production teams to increase profitability through team building, relationship building and
costing sessions Reduction of staff absenteeism from 18% to 8% Manage the total Human Resource function i.e. recruitment ,employee wellness, training,
accommodation, payroll, feeding, transport, Policies and Procedures, CCMA and Employee relations
3. 1 July 2013-3 December 2013Group Human Resource Manager Village Main Reef
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Responsibilities: Dismissed 25% of the workforce at Cons Murch due to employees participating in Illegal Industrial
Action Closed the underground operations at Buffelsfontein Gold Mine due to depletion of profitable ore
reserve Implemented a Shared Services Department which centralised the Payroll and Finance department
of the company
4. 2002 – 30 June 2013 Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company Ltd HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Responsibilities Part of the Executive Management Team that manages approximately 350kg of gold per month
employing approximately 4000 employees (including contractors). Involved in the design and implementation of the Human Resources strategic plan, policies and
procedures. Chief Negotiator for wages and conditions of employment at Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company (12
years). Management of health care, housing / accommodation, feeding, recreation, education, training and
development, workforce planning, labour relations, talent management, community development, performance management system, communications, Human Resources information system, mining charter, new order rights conversion, business improvement initiatives and employee relations.
Achievements Trained HR staff in the core business and business acumen (when the tons and the grade and costs are
under control we are able to solve any problem we are faced with). Identified the worst performing production crew and improved their efficiency from 10m2 (per man) to
20m2 (per man) in 6 months. Retrenched 2000 employees in 2004 and 2012. Re-opened 1 of the shafts with a gold price linked wage package. Introduced reef picking for females as a job creation project. Part of the strategic design and development team of the business. Implemented the business strategic plan. Managed illegal strikes and legal strike action. Party to a judicial management process and business rescue proceedings. Received various awards for outstanding work performance. Negotiated 3 year wage deal with organised labour. Successfully negotiated 2 retrenchment processes. Signed a recognition agreement with AMCU. Recently signed a retrenchment agreement with AMCU, NUM and UASA. Part of the implementation team for Healings and new beginnings.
5. 2001 - 2002 Scharrighuizen Open-Cast Mining Company
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Responsibilities Accommodation and facilitation of services provided to staff Training and development. Skills development facilitator. Employment equity.
Achievements Successfully negotiated wages and conditions of employment.
6. 1998 – 2001 RESTAURANT OWNER
Responsibilities Managed/owned 3 restaurants in Umhlanga
Achievements Gained experience in the food and beverage Industry. Enhanced my capabilities of not only dealing with Human Resources only, but a business as a whole.
7. 1997 Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company Ltd HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Responsibilities Managed the total Human Resource function within the company. Participated in the strategic design of the business and aligned the Human Resource strategy
accordingly. Employee Relations, training and development, staffing the operation, accommodation and feeding
and time and attendance.
Achievements Successfully negotiated wages and conditions of employment. Successfully retrenched 1619 employees without any form of industrial action.
8. 1995 – 1997 Grootvlei Mine
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Overview The company employed ± 3500 employees.
Responsibilities Employment equity, employee relations, strategic development and implementation, providing
accommodation and feeding to employees and staffing the operation. Introduced full-time ABET. Feasibility study conducted on ERPM Mine.
Achievements Successfully negotiated wages and conditions of employment with Unions and Associations at the
Chamber of Mines and on mine level without any industrial action. Youngest appointed Human Resource Manager in Gencor (29 years old). Promoted to Human Resource Manager and formed part of the EXCO team on the mine.
9. 1994 – 1995 Unisel Mine ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Overview The company employed 3500 employees.
Responsibilities Accommodation and feeding. Employee relations. Staffing the operation.
Achievements Promoted to Assistant Human Resources Manager. This was my first opportunity to be responsible for the total Human Resource function.
10. 1992 – 1993 Oryx Mine
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HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERINTENDENT
Overview Oryx Mine was the first mine in the Gencor group to move away from the Chamber of Mines.
Responsibilities Formed part of a team that established the Human Resources systems policies and procedures at Oryx
Mine when it was reopened. Staffing the operation from infancy to full production. Establishing accommodation and feeding, (i.e. building 3 hostels and purchasing company houses). Establishing time and attendance, manning system and crush / clocking area. Employee relations. Part of the negotiating team that concluded a wage agreement with organised labour. Part of a team that established a mine from shaft sinking to full production.
11. 1987 – 1991 Oryx Mine HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Overview The company employed 3500 employees. Oryx was a brand new shaft where they commenced with shaft sinking operations in 1987.
Responsibilities Staffing the operation from infancy to full production. Establishing accommodation and feeding, (i.e. building 3 hostels and purchasing company houses). Establishing time and attendance, manning system and crush / clocking area.
Achievements Promoted to Assistant Human Resources Manager.
12. 1981 - 1987 Beatrix Mine HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Overview My late father was a General Manager of a gold mine, and he mentored me during my training
programme.
Responsibilities 1981 – 1985: Learner Official: Survey and Mining. 1985 – 1987: Human Resources Trainee. Underground mining experience gave me an understanding of the core business.
Achievements Completed the Gencor Human Resources Trainee modules and practical components.
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Education
2000 Durban University Advanced Labour Law (Incomplete – did not write the exam) 1994 University of Cape Town – Business School Supervisory, Leadership and Management Program
1991 Institute of Personnel Management Diploma (M+3) (IPM Diploma)
Professional Courses / Training
2007 Project Management Media Training (Adrian Steed)
1999 Flagship Enterprise - Financial Management / Management Accounting and Entrepreneurship
1983 Chamber of Mines Elementary Survey Certificate
Professional Registrations / Memberships Council Member of the Association of Mine Human Resource Practitioners. Member of the South African Board of Personnel Practitioners
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience in operating software programs such as SAP and VPN
Key Strengths
Business acumen / possesses knowledge and understanding of the core business. Strategic, entrepreneurial, ability to identify and develop opportunities. Focused, self-motivated and target driven; determined to succeed Excellent negotiator and able to develop strong work relationships with various unions. Cost saver due to promoting timeous efficiency within my profession High level of interpersonal skills due to high degree of experience in different industries
References
1. Collie Russouw
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Vice President Reclamation (Ex General Manager Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mine)Sibanye GoldContact Number: 0794987914
2. Mark BurrellFinancial Manager DRDGOLD Contact Number: 0824147247
3. Richard EvansDivisional Managing Director Grinaker-LTA Civil EngineeringContact Number: 0827788194
4. Juan Du ToitEx- Senior Human Resources Executive Grinaker-LTA Civil EngineeringContact Number: 0788018105
Remuneration Package
Currently, my total employment cost is R 1 231 700/ annum which is negotiable based on the current economic environment.
Personal Details
Married (ANC) 2 Children. Both have been educated and are working ID Number 6404085027082 Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans as well as Fanakalo
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