Human Resources Manager
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE : ANTON NESER
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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Experienced Human Resources Executive / Director with full responsibility for full Human Resources
function, including business strategy and Operational HR. I am challenged by roles where the objective
is to change the status quo and improve the overall effectiveness of the business.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Anton Neser
Date of Birth: 28 September 1963
QUALIFICATIONS
1987 BA Degree (Ind Psych, Ind Soc & Criminology), University of the Northwest, RSA
1984 AAC HR Practitioner, Anglo American, South Africa
1981 Matric (Gr 12) Verwoerdburg High School, South Africa
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
May 2017 till 31 December 2018
ERG AFRICA, Johannesburg, South Africa : Executive Head of Human Resources
Responsibilities:
Full Human Resources function across Africa, including assets in the DRC, Zambia, and projects in
Mali, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa
Includes Mining as well as SABOT which is the Logistics / Transport business for ERG in Africa
Curative Care through the Chief Medical Officer. One hospital and several clinics in the DRC and
Zambia, servicing a population of around 60 000 staff, family as well as local members of the
communities in which we operate
Communications internally and externally for Africa
Project Baobab which is a major business process improvement initiative in the business
Some key successes:
Implemented Premier HR and migrated all HR data to the system
Started preparing data for a move to a new more modern HR and Financial system which was due
for implementation in 2019
Moved all recruitment to an online recruitment system (Neptune) and made substantial savings in
recruitment costs, achieving 80% direct hiring.
As part of the Baobab project created a HR Functional Handbook (97 pages) with the objective of
improving HR Organisational effectiveness. Deliverables included :
- Objectives
- Scope of HR in the business
- Process landscape
- Role of the Centre
- Role of the Operational HR teams
- Structure
- Critical processes
- Systems & Infrastructure within HR
- Assessing skills and gaps of the HR team
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
Managing other functions to deliver a Functional Handbook with same deliverables
HR Metrics System to monitor HR trends
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
March 2016 till April 2017 (Still part of the Trafigura Group)
PUMA ENERGY SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (Pty) Ltd
Responsibilities:
In this role, still employed by the Trafigura Group, a restructure of HR across Africa left me with the
following businesses to manage from HR perspective:
- Trafigura Africa
- Metals trading
- Oils trading
- Coal trading
- Mining Africa (substantially scaled down as part of the Mining strategy)
- Impala Terminals
- Africa Regional Office(JHB)
- Advisory capacity to Impala Africa (4 countries)
- Puma Energy Africa across 19 Countries
- Growing business
- Acquisitions in several countries
Some key successes across Trafigura and Puma Energy over 5 years:
Migrating HR data from several loose standing systems to a fully integrated HR System
(WORKDAY)
Centralized payrolls and reduced from 44 payrolls across Africa and global mining to a single
system managed from Mumbai
Centralized HR administration across Africa and Global Mining
On-boarding System modernised and system driven through the W orkday system
Implemented an online Recruitment System within W orkday and substantially reduced recruitment
costs by increasing direct hiring
Identified critical roles within Puma Africa and implemented a talent pool system to reduce time of
hire for these roles
Grading project across Puma Africa as part of a Global initiative to align grades, roles descriptions
and pay levels where possible
Managed directly the integration of new acquisitions across the Africa continent. Started with initially
4 countries in Africa and expanded to 19 by the time I left
Managed directly the restructure, re-organisation, and terminations of staff and workforce as a result
of acquisitions, closures and business efficiency initiatives
Managed HR issues resulting from the sale of several of the Mining assets across the Gobal Mining
business
Fast and efficient, no risk terminations of non-performing and misaligned staff across the Africa
business and Global Mining
July 2012 to February 2016
TRAFIGURA SERVICES (Pty)Ltd Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa :
Head of Human Resources Global Mining & Regional Head of Human Resources Africa
www.trafigura.com
Annual turnover > US$ 100 billion
Responsibilities:
Full responsibility for HR in a new mining business set up within the Trafigura Group.
Involves new set up and taking over / streamlining mining operations globally
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
Mines and new Mining projects in the following countries:
- Angola
- Democratic Rep of the Congo
- Peru
- Spain & Cuba
Exploration projects in:
- Singapore
- Tanzania
- Ulbataar (Mongolia)
- Several other possibilities in South America
Also responsible for Human Resources team in Africa region for the following companies:
- Puma Energy
- Trafigura Trading
- Bulk Commodities
- Impala W arehousing & Logistics
Africa region covered 19 African Countries and turnover annually in excess of US$15 Billion
Feb 2012 to Jun 2012
HOLISTIC PEOPLE SOLUTIONS Pty Ltd: Director / Managing Consultant
Responsibilities:
The business was set up by my wife late 2010 and has grew substantially in the preceding 16
months
Originally operated as a Sole Proprietor
Assisted her to take the business to the next level converting the Sole Proprietor status to that of a
Close Corporation, and then to a full (Pty)Ltd Company thereafter
Setting up office in Bedfordview
Employed a Consultant and Office Manager, and brought in two more Consultants and one more
support staff member to manage with the work volume
Systems, procedures and Information technology
Branding and marketing
Expanding client base
Website design www.holisticpeople.co.za
Reviewing and re-negotiating associate agreements that were in place
Setting up payroll to cater for temporary staff
Setting up proper financial management system and procedures
This was an interim measure and planned to be for a period of six to nine months, or until I was
satisfied that the business would be able to operate at the new level it was established.
My aim was to find a position locally or internationally with a global organisation.
Nov 2006 to Jan 2012
MURRAY & ROBERTS GROUP
May 2009 to Jan 2012
MURRAY & ROBERTS PROJECTS, Johannesburg, South Africa : Human Resources Executive
Responsibilities:
Part of the initial M&R team recruited to set up the Murray & Roberts major projects business with
focus on the following sectors:
- Power (Medupi and Kusile Power Stations)
- Oil and Gas
- Mining and minerals beneficiation
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
- Water
Member of the Executive Team
Business strategy with rest of the Executive team
Full Human Resources Role, with strong emphasis on establishing policies, systems and
procedures, Recruitment and Selection, Training & Development, and special focus on Performance
Management and Enhancement.
Because of it being a high risk, troubled business, I spent a fair amount of time on site, getting
involved in sourcing key management, setting up systems and procedures, and improving
performance of non-performers, or replacing them with suitable staff
Business employed 4500 employees at the stage and grew from only a couple of hundred when we
were seconded in from the Middle East May 2009.
Business was well on the road to be the largest contributor of profit within the group over the next 3
years with a projected turnover of > ZAR 4 Billion per annum
Some Key successes:
New start-up strategy
Organisation structure developed
Setting up a new Major Projects business From scratch
Closure of one business and incorporating / merging 3 others into the business to manage all major
projects for the Group
Policies, procedures and processes for the new business
HR systems and metrics
Modernized and centralized recruitment on Neptune online recruitment system, reducing time to hire
and recruitment costs
Hiring of middle and senior management
Managing teams to staff the 2 major projects (Medupi & Kusile Powers stations) with professional as
well as unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled staff
Access control and Time and Attendance system for 14 000 employees, integrated into the costing,
finance and payroll system
Continuous performance management system implemented. Three interim reviews and one Final
performance review per annum
Nov 2006 to Apr 2009
MURRAY & ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL, Dubai, UAE: Human Resources Executive
Responsibilities:
Part of the initial M&R team recruited to set up the new Sama Contracting business for Sama Dubai,
initially for the Lagoons Project, but later extended to Tunisia (Med Gate) and Jumeirah Hills.
The business was fully owned by Sama Dubai, and M&R had a contract to set up and manage the
company for a period of 5 years
Sama Contracting was set up as a Prime Contractor and was to eventually manage all major
projects for Sama Dubai
Member of the Executive Team, reporting to a joint M&R / Sama Dubai Board of Managers
Recruitment and Selection, Training & Development, and special focus on Performance
Management and Enhancement.
Business design and strategy
Some key successes:
Setting policies, procedures and processes for this new business
Employed 250 highly skilled Professional staff for the company in 18 months
Relocation and on-boarding of professionals recruited from Europe, America, Australia, Africa, New
Zeeland, Philippines, India, and other parts of the world
Slick and effective visa and work permit processes
HR and payroll systems set up and managed
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
Mar to Nov 2006
GROUP FIVE UK LIMITED Dubai, UAE (Middle East) : Human Resources Manager
Responsibilities:
Full Human Resources function and part of Management Team in the Middle East
HR and Business Strategic Planning
Recruitment, Selection & Placement
Remuneration, Employment Conditions, Bonus scheme
Labour Relations
Camp Management
Training & Development
Visa Administration & Public Relations
Manpower Planning
Feb 2004 to Mar 2006
SET RECRUITMENT (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa : Manager KZN and Engineering :
Responsibilities:
Opened the branch of SET in KZN, based in Mt Edgecombe, Umhlanga Rocks
Started an Engineering & HR Division for SET who specialised previously in Finance only
Recruiting mainly at senior level in Construction industry
Executive search (headhunting)
Contingency search
Bulk of work was sourcing for companies in the Middle East
Branding and marketing
Expanding client base
Nov 2002 to Oct 2004
EDWIN CONSTRUCTION (Pty) LTD, Johannesburg, South Africa : Human Resources Director
Responsibilities:
Total Human Resources function including recruitment, selection, placement, Industrial Relations,
training and development, personnel administration, welfare, Compensation and Employment
Equity.
In addition I have been responsible for liaison with suppliers, buying, office management, IT,
facilities management, corporate identity, publishing of a quarterly newsletter and anything else
which was not assigned to a specific individual.
Jan 1996 to Oct 2002
GROUP FIVE ROADS & EARTHWORKS, Johannesburg, South Africa : HR Director
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the total Human Resources function including recruitment, selection, placement,
Industrial Relations, training and development, personnel administration, welfare, Compensation
and Employment Equity.
Operated in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia,
Angola, Mozambique and Nigeria.
The role initially started of with a position within one of the four Roads & Earthworks companies, but
finally culminated in a role where I was responsible for the total R&E
business as HR Director
At the peak of my employment the company was engaged on 42 projects across South Africa and
Africa.
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
Feb 1989 to Dec 1995
PREMIER GROUP, South Africa
Blue Ribbon Bakeries Potchefstroom, South Africa: General Manager
Jul 1993 to Dec 1995
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing (bread and confectionery)
Plant and vehicle maintenance
Finance and administration
HR and IR
Sales and marketing,
RDP Primary School Nutrition Program (North W est Province).
Took over a loss making business and made it profitable, sales increasing from 40 000 loaves a day
to 80 000, and the fleet from 40 to 80 vehicles.
This role is regarded as my biggest career achievement and one where I have managed to achieve
success where all hope has been lost by company management.
Jan 1991 to Jun 1993 Blue Ribbon Bakeries - Head Office, Johannesburg, South Africa:
Divisional Human Resources & Training Manager
Responsibilities:
Training and development, personnel administration, recruitment, selection, placement, personnel
welfare, IR.
Responsible for the Personnel and Training function of the company, with 42 branches and 6000
employees. During this period acted in the place of the Divisional HR Director for a period of 7
months whilst he was studying in the USA
Feb 1989 to Jan 1991 Premier Petfoods, Johannesburg: Human Resources Manager
Responsibilities:
Industrial Relations, training and development, recruitment, selection and placement, compensation,
personnel administration and personnel welfare.
In this capacity responsible for the HR and IR function of Premier Petfoods, with a factory in Isando
and one in Silverton.
Dec 1983 to Jan 1989
VAAL REEFS EXPLORATION & MINING CO LTD, Orkney, South Africa
Aug 1988 to Jan 1989 Personnel Officer (Manning and IR)
Responsibilities:
Manning, manpower planning, recruitment, selection and placement and IR This position was as a
result of a structure change proposed by myself, streamlining the HR function and leading to greater
efficiency.
Supervised a total of 16 employees, specialising in either Industrial Relations or Manning
Apr 1987 to Jul 1988 HR Practitioner (Manning)
Aug 1986 to Apr 1987 HR practitioner (IR)
Apr 1986 to Aug 1986 Human Resources Officer
Aug 1984 to Apr 1986 Personnel Training Officer
Dec 1983 to Aug 1984 Clerk (Salaries & Wages) and Accounts Assistant
Anton Neser Human Resources Executive / Director
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