HR Manager with 20+ Years Labour Relations Expertise
Resume:
Trevor Marcel Arendse
Experienced HR & IR Practitioner
PROFILE
Name: Trevor Marcel Arendse
D.O.B. 05 April 1968
Nationality: South African
Home Language: English
Second language: Afrikaans
Driver’s License: Code EB
Own Vehicle: Yes
CONTACT
***********@*****.***
Jagtershof KUILS RIVER 7580
Marital Status: Married
Dependents: Two
Non-Smoker
Notice Period - Immediate
EDUCATION
Bellville South Senior Secondary
1982 - 1986
Matric / Grade 12
University of the Western Cape
1987 - 1990: Higher Diploma in Education
1987 – 1991: BCom (Honours)
1997 (March – Oct): Certificate in Social & Labour Law
SKILLS
Excellent Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Conciliation & Arbitration
Negotiation Skills
Trade Union Negotiations
Contract Management
Confidentiality
Time Management
Presentation Skills
Empathy
Listening Skills
Training & Development
Recruitment and Talent Management
Benefits and Compensation
Payroll & HRIS software
WORK EXPERIENCE
BARRS PHARMACEUTICALS – HR
Manager
December 2021 – May 2023
CISCO / DHT HOLDINGS - HR
Manager April 2019 – August 2019
SGB SMIDT POWER MATLA / POWERTECH TRANSFORMERS - HR
Generalist
March 2018 – April 2019
COMMUTER TRANSPORT ENGINEERING – HR Manager
August 2017 – March 2018
HISENSE SA MANUFACTURING – IR
Manager
August 2014 – May 2017
GRAHAM BECK WINES – HR
Coordinator
June 2010 – August 2012
GROOT CONSTANTIA – HR Manager
August 2007 – May 2010
CCMA – Senior Case Management Officer
October 1996 – November 2006
Labour Research Service – Junior Research Economist
February 1994 – September 1996
SAB InBev. - People Business Partner
June 2025 - October 2025
Reduced absenteeism and the abuse of sick leave in the workplace
Reduced the number of drug and alcohol related disputes in the workplace.
Successfully reduced the number of referrals to the CCMA and/or Bargaining Councils.
Coordinated seamless onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them effectively into the workplace environment.
Assisted managers and supervisors in resolving employee disputes, managing disciplinary actions, and addressing various workplace matters.
Maintained precise personnel records while ensuring compliance with privacy standards and relevant regulations.
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing and promoting effective human resource policies and procedures.
Developed strong relationships with local colleges and universities to build a pipeline of potential candidates for internships and full-time positions.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by conducting communication between managers and employees.
Advised department managers of best practices in regard to labour relations, conflict resolution and disciplinary hearing action.
Successfully represented the company at the CCMA and various Bargaining Councils
Successfully strengthened working relationships between Unions and Management at various workplaces.
Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to enhance compliance with labour laws and regulations through diligent reviews of company practice and policies.
Successfully negotiated the restructuring and sale of the Franschhoek Estate of Graham Beck Wines.
Successful retrenchment of staff without the matter being challenged at the CCMA.
Successfully project managed the building of a housing estate and relocation of Graham Beck staff.
Successful project management of fire security compliance and compliance with local municipal bi-laws at Hisense Manufacturing in Atlantis.
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