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Contact details:
Email:
lvanrooy@gmail.com
Contact number:
+27824436228
Postnet Suite 146
P/Bag X 1
The Willows
0041
Introducing:
Leon van Rooy
Date of Birth: 20 September 1957 (58)
Languages: Afrikaans, English
Sex: Male
Availability: Negotiable
SA & UAE & Kuwait drivers licenses
PROFILE
Leon is a well educated individual with vast experience in different economic sectors, but primarily in the mining,
minerals, construction and manufacturing environment. He also gained extensive experience in the Middle East –
UAE, on managerial- and strategic level and is well positioned to act in a senior position with success.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Tertiary Qualification
North West University – Potchefstroom Campus
BA degree - 1982
UNISA Business School
Industrial Relations: - Development Programme - 1987
University of Johannesburg
Post Graduate Diploma – Labour Law - 1993
BA Hons – Human Resource Development - 1999
Secondary Education
High School - Drie Riviere
Matriculated - 1975
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Company Position Held Dates Employed
Independant Consultant- (own business) Human Resources Consultant Jan 2011 - Date
Robou Zahran Group – Riyadh -KSA Human Capital Consultant (Contract) July 2010 – Dec 2010
Oger - Abu Dhabi Head of Strategic HR (Retrenched) May 2009 – March 2010
Mushrif National Construction LLC-Kuwait Senior Manager HRD (Retrenched) Jan 2008 – Feb 2009
Hureco Consultants (own business) Human Resources Consultant Jan 2004 to Dec 2007
TSW Manufacturing Human Resources Mngr (contract) Jun 2002 to Dec 2003
Hureco Consultants (own business) Human Resources Consultant Oct 2001 to May 2002
Samancor - Palmiet Ferrochrome Human Resources Manager –
(Retrenched)
May 1995 to Sep 2001
Samancor Ltd – Ferrometals Asst Human Resources Manager Aug 1993 to May 1995
Samancor Ltd. –Ferrometals I R Superintendent Mar 1991 to Aug 1993
Debex (Pty) Ltd Personnel Manager Mar 1989 to Feb 1991
Impala Platinum Refineries Senior IR Officer Jul 1986 to Mar 1989
Impala Platinum Refineries Human Resources Officer May 1985 to Jun 986
Union Carriage and Wagon Personnel Officer (Retrenched) Feb 1984 to Apr 1985
Rand Mines-ERPM Gold Mines Personnel Officer Nov 1983 to Feb 1984
Rand Mines Training Centre Training Officer - Transfer Mar 1983 to Nov 1983

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EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

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Company
Independent Consultant
South Africa
• AngloGold
Ashanti
• Harmony GM
• Powerbars &
Control
• Anglo American
• Assmang Chrome
• Sunrise Crisis
Centre
• Stratsolv
• Kanhym
• RoyalHaskoning
DHV
• Stats South Africa
• DEA- Department
of Environmental
affairs
Robou Zahran Group
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
Head Office –Ready Mix
Oger Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Corporate Office –
Construction
Position Held and Responsibilities
Human Resources Consultant
• Completed training course at University of Pretoria –Faculty of Law – Debt
Counselling - December 2015. Conducted debt counselling marketing and
assisting clients with debts – October 2015 to March 2016. Await registration
• Conduct Managerial Leadership workshops at AngloGold Ashanti –Systems
for people- July 2015 - Ongoing
• Conduct Behaviour Modification training at Harmony One Plant- Welkom –
January 2015 to May 2015
• Consult on contract basis at Powerbars & Control CC.- 8 months - 2014
o Handle the broad Human Resources function
o Act as Company representative in disputes/arbitration cases at the
CCMA and Bargaining Council.
o Provide coaching and assistance to the CEO on a wide range of Human
Resources matters as well as support/advice to employees
o Represent the Company with accident claims
o Handle registration with Bargaining Council and Merseta
• Change Management process- Ensure smooth transition of the Department
(DEA) to a new Green Building – March 2014 – April 2015
• Conduct training for Assmang Chrome and Anglo American Shared Services –
Witbank & Head Office i.e. Stress handling, Retrenchments, Change
Management, etc. May 2013 – May 2015
• Conduct training for Stats South Africa- Krugersdorp branch – Life Challenges
• Stratsolv – Serve on a team and complete a Process & Metrics project at a
Manganese mine in Northern Cape- 5 months – January 2012
• Complete time and motion study, job profiles & job descriptions for Kanhym –
Isando, Marblehall & Benoni - 2012
• Work as volunteer at the Garsfontein Sunrise Crisis Centre and handle any
cases reported/clients who arrive at the centre - (Counselling and Emotional
Support) February 2013 - 2014
• Serve on the Executive Management Board of Sunrise Crisis Centre.
• Complete a road study jointly with Vhembe District Office in the Northern
Province. 3 months – November 2012
Human Capital Consultant – (5 month Contract)
Provide coaching and assistance to the CEO and HR Director on a wide range of
Human Resources matters.
Development of policies and procedures and review all departments to ensure
streamlined practices.
Advise Directors regarding employee relations, supervisory training and discipline.
Assist with the setting up of systems that support high performance and ongoing
development.
Conduct on the job observations to determine utilization of specific skills, generic vs.
functional and managed the Job description and grading process.
Head of Strategic HR
Provided a broad range of HR Strategic focus to the Holding Company which
included Oger Abu Dhabi as well as Oger Dubai. Reporting to the CFO I managed
the Strategic dimensions of performance management, behavioural change and
organizational development, skills development, succession planning, training and
development. Developed and benchmarked policies and procedures against best

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Mushrif National
Construction LLC,
Corporate Office
Kuwait
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Manager HRD
⋅ Direction and leadership of Human Resources, Personnel and Head Office
administration support staff.
⋅ Develop and review HR policies to ensure they are current, thorough and
workable
⋅ Advises and resolves a wide range of routine and non routine personnel issues
including employee complaints, disciplinary matters, hiring decisions, payroll
⋅ issues, working conditions etc
⋅ Identifies staff development and training needs and ensure that training are
obtained
⋅ Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in personnel and
⋅ Human Resources regulatory practices(new and emerging legislation, court
⋅ opinions) for policy formation and compliance purposes
⋅ Implementation of an effective training strategy to meet employee needs
⋅ Integrate strategies to improve employee motivation
⋅ Ensure strict compliance and simplify a performance appraisal system and
succession plan
⋅ Manage ancillary services of the organization including travel, medical scheme,
etc.
⋅ Conduct HR audits and counselling sessions
⋅ Manage – career guidance and planning
⋅ Guide and develop major HR policies and streamline implementation
⋅ Recruitment and total integration/induction of middle and senior management
o Manage and control the total Recruitment function
⋅ Conduct exit interviews for middle & senior management staff
⋅ Ensure integrity of employee records/information
Hureco Consultants (own
business)
South Africa
• McCain foods
• Olympus Dry
Cleaners
• Visi Placements
• Leaders of
Learners
Human Resources Consultant
⋅ Assist Organisations in the field of performance improvement and
the setting of performance based standards
⋅ Assessment of specific job categories and determining of skills and
knowledge as basis for career development and personal development
⋅ Align performance and expertise of individuals with the
requirements of the business Liaise with external recruitment agents
⋅ Assist with the setting up of systems that support high performance
and ongoing development
⋅ Conduct on the job observations to determine utilization of specific
skills, generic vs functional
⋅ Assist with appraisals of employees and determining possible gaps
⋅ Assist with the analysis of job function, process steps, task analysis
and job descriptions
⋅ Conduct specific interviews to assist with the compilation of Job
descriptions
⋅ Compilation of employment contracts and discussions with
employees
⋅ Chairperson of disciplinary enquiries
⋅ In depth experience with recruitment of candidates for Companies
TSW Manufacturing
South Africa
Human Resources Manager - Contract
⋅ Manage the Human Resources portfolio at TSW Manufacturing in order to

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support core business and functional strategic objectives. Report to MD.
⋅ facilitate and manage a positive Industrial Relations climate within the strategic
context of TSW Manufacturing
⋅ Advise Management on strategic and legislatory matters
⋅ Training and Development Department which include the following:
⋅ Organisational Change Programs
⋅ Skills Development Act and Skills Levy Act- Learnerships
⋅ Management Training
⋅ Career Development
⋅ External Training- HIV/AIDS training
⋅ Formulate training and development strategies
⋅ Coaching of Human Resources staff members
⋅ IR and Employee Strategies which include the following:
⋅ Negotiations with unions on a broad range of issues through to
substantive conditions of employment – Main Agreement.
⋅ Contracts and agreements
⋅ Social Responsibilities ito RDP, Small Business Development etc
Recruitment
Discussions with Line Managers regarding their requirements
Decide on best manner of advertising
Liaise with external recruitment agents
Interviewing and screening of candidates
Shortlisting and finalizing of process
Integration of new employees
Hureco Consultants (own
business)
South Africa
Human Resources Consultant
⋅ Recruitment and Selection:
⋅ Advertisements
⋅ Screening
⋅ Interviewing
- Training and Development:
⋅ Skills Development plans
⋅ Skills Facilitator
⋅ Skills Levy
- Industrial Relations:
⋅ Disciplinary Policies and Procedures
⋅ Grievance Procedures
⋅ Labour Law
⋅ Service Contracts
Samancor - Palmiet
Ferrochrome
BHP-Billiton
South Africa
Human Resources Manager - Promotion
⋅ Manage the Human Resources service portfolio of Palmiet Ferrochrome, one of
the Samancor Chrome plants, in order to support core business and functional
strategic objectives
⋅ Facilitate a positive industrial relations climate within the strategic context of
Samancor
⋅ Manage the following areas:
⋅ HR Information system
⋅ Recruitment and placement - All aspects

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⋅ Personnel Administration
⋅ Succession Planning
⋅ Performance Management
⋅ Mentoring Program
⋅ Manage Training and Development Department
⋅ Organisational Change Programs which include Broad banding and
skills based pay
⋅ Skills Development Act and Skills Levy Act
⋅ Management Training
⋅ Career Development
⋅ Formulate training and development strategies
⋅ Employee advancement Programs
⋅ Coaching of Human Resources staff members
⋅ IR and Employee Strategies which include the following:
⋅ Negotiations with unions on a broad range of issues through to
substantive conditions of employment – contracted out of SEIFSA
but dealt with them.
⋅ Contracts and agreements
⋅ Corporate Social Responsibilities ito RDP, Small Business
⋅ Development etc
⋅ Change Agent
⋅ Liaise with Local authorities
Samancor – Ferrometals
BHP Billiton
South Africa
Asst Human Resources Manager – Promotion
- Manage the total Industrial Relations function at Ferrometals
- Management Team member during negotiations on wages
and other substantive issues with unions
- Establish interest group relations
- Ensure organisation positioning towards RDP related issues
- Responsible for manpower planning and budgeting in responsible section
- Chairperson of the Industrial Relations forum for Industry in Witbank
- Recruitment and Selection –All aspects
- Goal directed individual development
- Handling of internal resistance to change in order to enhance understanding
and acceptance
Industrial Relations:
- Manage the industrial relations, manning and personnel administration
functions at Ferrometals and provide a specialist advisory service to
management on all aspects of industrial relations, manning and personnel
Administrations.
- Co-ordinate the application of discipline and grievances
- Representing management on committees and negotiations with trade
unions (NUMSA and MWU), and to co-ordinate industrial relations activities
- in order to provide sound industrial relations advice to line managers in
dealing with relevant issues
- Facilitating a sound industrial relations climate with emphasis on disciplinary
and grievance matters in accordance with the Labour Relations Act.
- Training and advising line management on industrial relations issues in
accordance with the Labour Relations Act and Company Policy.
Recruitment, Selection and Manning Function:
- General recruitment and manning.
- Administration of employee benefits (pension etc.)

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- Monthly statistics and labour turnover
- Ensures that the department has an adequate supply of competent
- manpower to meet the departmental and company objectives
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Registered Chartered HR Practitioner with the South African Board for Personnel Practices – Category
Generalist. Registered Commissioner of Oaths. 2016
Volunteer at Sunrise/ Garsfontein Crisis Centre with Crisis Intervention, Counseling and Emotional
Support- 2013 to 2014.
UNISA – (University of South Africa) - 2004 to 2007 -Appointment as External Examiner – Human
Resources Management
North-West University - Small Business Advisory Bureau - 2013 – Accredited presenter for the
Programme in Entrepreneurship skills
Accreditation number – AO21-020113-311214
References:
Dr Johann Uys The Leadership Compass +27 84 5563120
Mr Izak Nel Powerbars & Control - CEO + 27 82 3754164
Mr Tjaart van der Walt CEO -Stratsolve +27 82 8937325
Mr Louis Ferreira Stratsolve +27 82 4589244
Ms Dudu Hlatshwayo Change EQ +27 82 7879211
Dr Louis Potgieter RoyalhaskoningDHV +27 82 4561365
Clients :

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StratSolv
Strategy Development & Business Consultants