Dr. Mamello (Liphoto) Masia (PhD)

Dr. Mamello (Liphoto) Masia (PhD)

Assistant HR Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Non-Executive Director | Executive: Human Resources | IODSA Member

  • Education

    • National University of Lesotho

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts Public Administration and Sociology

      Activities and Societies: 2002-2003: Member of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Rotaract Club 2001-2002: President of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Rotaract Club 2000-2001: Vice- President of NUL Rotaract Club 1999-2000: Secretary of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) Rotaract Club 1999-2000: Director of Community Service. Courses taken include: Organisational Theory; Human Resource Management; Industrial Sociology; Public Policy; Social Policy; Two research dissertations; and (Many other courses will be seen on the transcript; I took more than 30 courses in the four years of my degree)Sociology Research Project: “Strategies Employed by Organisation to Mitigate Discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Workplace: The Case of Lesotho High Land Development Authority and National University… Show more Courses taken include: Organisational Theory; Human Resource Management; Industrial Sociology; Public Policy; Social Policy; Two research dissertations; and (Many other courses will be seen on the transcript; I took more than 30 courses in the four years of my degree)Sociology Research Project: “Strategies Employed by Organisation to Mitigate Discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Workplace: The Case of Lesotho High Land Development Authority and National University of Lesotho” Public Administration Research Project: “The Role of Industrial Psychology in PromotingOrganisational Effectiveness: The Case of National University of Lesotho”. Show less

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2005 - 2005
      BCom Honours Human Resource Management

      Masters Thesis: “Human Resource Information Systems: An Analysis of Benefits And Challenges experienced during Implementation: The Case of Two Companies in Durban”. The purpose of this study is to assess the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) applications; to assess if the output from HRIS applications results in a decision support system for making strategic decisions; to make an analysis of the desired and actual benefits, as well as challenges and barriers, experienced in… Show more Masters Thesis: “Human Resource Information Systems: An Analysis of Benefits And Challenges experienced during Implementation: The Case of Two Companies in Durban”. The purpose of this study is to assess the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) applications; to assess if the output from HRIS applications results in a decision support system for making strategic decisions; to make an analysis of the desired and actual benefits, as well as challenges and barriers, experienced in the implementation of HRIS applications; to discover if there are any significant relationship between these variables; and to confirm that there is a gap between the actual and desired benefits of HRIS applications. Show less

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2015 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Human Resources Management

      Thesis: An Exploratory Evaluation of Human Resource Analytics as a Strategic Human Resource CompetencyUsing a structural equation modelling analysis, the thesis developed and tested a conceptual model that examined High-Leverage Training as a strategy for embedding HR Analytics competency among HR professionals. The thesis further sought to determine whether the embeddedness of HR Analytics competency leads to improved performance by HR professionals and achievement of optimal Return on… Show more Thesis: An Exploratory Evaluation of Human Resource Analytics as a Strategic Human Resource CompetencyUsing a structural equation modelling analysis, the thesis developed and tested a conceptual model that examined High-Leverage Training as a strategy for embedding HR Analytics competency among HR professionals. The thesis further sought to determine whether the embeddedness of HR Analytics competency leads to improved performance by HR professionals and achievement of optimal Return on Investment in HR technology. The results of analysis of 585 study participants globally indicated that High Leverage Training significantly influences HR analytics competency embeddedness, and that the embeddedness of HR analytics competency resulted in a positive and significant improvement in HR professionals' performance and return on investment in HR technology. Show less

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2006 - 2006
      Masters of Commerce Human Resources Management
  • Experience

    • Toyota South Africa Motors

      Jul 2007 - Jul 2010
      Assistant HR Manager

      Job Functions• Manage the recruitment process; including participating in the selection of preferred agencies, and developing a streamlined recruitment process. Continually monitoring the process and adapt if necessary to provide an optimal service• Coordinating and Handling Disciplinary Hearings, Appeal Hearings, Grievances hearings and Complaints• HR Administration• Training and Development Co-ordination• Management of Relationship building and communication with line management, unions and employees• Support, participate and coordinate HR and Production Related Projects• Management of employees Welfare; sick leaves, extended sick leave, disability (incapacitated employees), Maternity leave, Paternity leaves, etc. Ensure Employee Well-being Programmes are in place, and that these are properly implemented• Ensure compliance to the Company Policies and procedures;• Secretariat to the Toyota SA Motors Policies and Procedure Committee,• Participate in formulation of the HR strategy document (Executive Business Review for Toyota SA Motors),• Producing High level reports for HR issues in my department to four General Managers, 10 Senior Managers and One Vice President, on a Monthly basis.• Maintain an understanding of SAP system and participating in the customization and implementation of the HRISs. Monitor the administration of the system. As well as training other HR functionaries in the utilization of the system – especially new entrants.• Consolidate monthly HR reports for management (such as a headcount in terms of race, grade, level, gender; staff movement etc). Extract these reports from SAP to evaluate salary scales and other issues to ensure the competitiveness of salaries offered Toyota retention strategy. Liaise with the Compensation and Benefits Division in this regard.• Producing reports and strategies to control and address Absenteeism on a daily basis; with the Support of HR systems such as SAP. Show less

    • Nedbank

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
      Human Resources Manager

      Job FunctionsAttraction, retention and development of staffAttraction & SelectionTraining and Development Champion the learning and development Career and Succession Planning Performance Management Facilitate diversity, change and transformation MIS ReportingMonth end reports. Vacancy reports. ERP/ HRIS system. Personal Development Business partnering and ConsultingActively build relationships and network with business team and line management through communicating appropriately: Proactively providing solutions to address business needs relating to human capital, Work to align HR objectives with business objectives and strategy (two way alignment), integrating HR strategy for the bank with the divisional business unit strategy and identified challenges within the regions. Identify existing or potential problem areas by using a performance consulting approach and advise management team on how they can use HR processes to make improvements.Effective Facilitation and Management of HR Processes and Projects • Facilitate adherence to HR policies and procedures and relevant legislation. • Identify HR risks within the region and identify and communicate interventions to reduce/prevent and rectify. Ensure consistency in application of processes. • Advice business on how to reduce costs associated with human capital. • Ensure awareness and implementation of all legislative & compliance issues relating to HR / HRD (NQF, Skills Development Act/Employment Equity Act/Labour Relations Act). • Provide counselling to staff where appropriate and ensure awareness of and referral to Employee Wellbeing Unit/ICAS when required. • Ensure all agreed IR processes, procedures and policies are in place and adhered to: Advice staff and management on disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures Represent HR at hearings and CCMA advise on employment contracts, ensure all IR issues are resolved timeously. Show less

    • Emerson

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2016
      HR Manager Sub - Saharan Africa

      This role heads up the HR department for Sub Sahara Africa. The role leads and manages the strategic HR support and direction for Sub Sahara Africa within the business. The role is responsible for Design and implementation of the HR strategy for Sub Sahara Africa, which is aligned to the EMEA Emerson Network Power HR strategy, the business Strategy and legislative requirements of the countries within Sub Sahara where our business has legal entities and operating offices.FunctionsContinuously liaising with colleagues globally, the MD and heads of departments for the region to ensure optimized HR operational delivery and compliance by providing strategic and functional leadership and support to the HR and operations community in the following areas:-Compensation & Benefits-Expatriate management-Learning and development -Talent Acquisition & Management-Performance management-Human Resource Information Systems - Labor Relations-Manpower Planning-coaching and counseling MD and heads of departments in the running of the business as well as all other employees- ensuring high employee engagement - crafting and reviewing of policies and procedures- Managing employee wellbeing programs- Various legislative programs such as Employment Equity- managing BBBEEby partnering with business leaders, in order to deliver consistently to the business objectivesSuccessesAligning the HR teams to operate as a Sub Sahara Africa HR team and not as individualIntroduction of Annual regional Strategy sessionsestablishment, management and implementation of HRIS within the region, implementation of Employee Wellness Program for the regionAlignment of Policies and contracts for the regionmanagement and implementation of the Job evaluation and grading of the regioncreation and implementation of the Employment Equity policy and plan in South AfricaI'm management of expatriate appointment and introducing new contract aligned to the Expatriate assignment policy. Show less

    • Evonik

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2019
      Head of Human Resources and Compliance Officer

      The position is based in Midrand South Africa, and looks after the Sub Saharan Region

    • Protea Chemicals

      Mar 2019 - Jan 2023
      General Manager Human Resources
    • Institute of Directors South Africa

      Feb 2023 - now
      Member
    • Pareto Limited

      Feb 2023 - now
      Human Resources Executive at Pareto Group and Mowana Properties

      I look after HR for the Pareto Group and Mowana Properties

    • Standard Lesotho Bank

      Feb 2024 - now
      Non Executive Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Thomas International PPA Administration

      Thomas International
      Oct 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Mamello (Liphoto) Masia (PhD)
      Golden Key Award UKZN Nov 2006 High Academic Perforrmer
    • Awarded to Dr. Mamello (Liphoto) Masia (PhD)
      NUL Graduation Award King Letsie III - Chancellor of NUL Sep 2003 Participation in Philanthropy through Rotary
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Rotarian - Various Roles

      Issued by Rotary International on Aug 1999
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Dr. Mamello (Liphoto) Masia (PhD)