Cecil Van Niekerk

Commercially astute, hands on, internationally experienced and results focused Human Resources leader and change agent. Delivering results locally and internationally, across developed and emerging businesses in AFRICA UK, IRELAND, EMEA, APAC, LATAM and America.(some 34 countries). Understanding diversity to merge international best practice with local Africa business dynamics. Experienced in large multinational corporate and high growth privately owned businesses both startup and established across multiple industry sectors. Leading “greenfield” setup across multiple geographies Delivers Human Resource and change solutions in large multinational,medium sized privately owned busineses and startups across multiple industry sectors. Understands Talent Management as an enabler for the business and positions himself as strategic partner of business leadership. Teams with other organisational functions to lead and drive business results SpecialtiesChange agent, strong visionary with strategic planning and operational skills, Compliance & Legislation, Commercial HR Strategy Development, Compensation & Benefits, Diversity Management, Employee Relations, Executive Recruitment, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Global Talent Management, Shared Service Infrastructure specialist, Management & Business Coach, Performance Management, Project Management, Business startup specialist. Employee Engagement.International resourcing

Cecil van Niekerk is a seasoned and experienced Human Resources leader with hands on commercial experience delivering strategic and operational people management results. He is passionate about development and the engagement of people across diverse business and national cultures globally to deliver business results. This is fundamental to his approach to managing a high performance people agenda both strategically and operationally. Cecil has launched designed and launched several successful human resource campaigns including an engagement programme delivering a 12% increase in engagement levels. Cecil van Niekerk is highly commercial team player with a sound grasp of all operational functions that drive business results.

Global Human Resources Director at Grafton Employment Group

December 2010 - June 2012

With some 70 offices in 16 countries the Grafton Employment Group offers a unique global network that is considered local in each and every market. Through a network of specialised brands, the Grafton Employment Group provides a comprehensive range of HR and Employment services including Recruitment and Selection, Leadership Development, Payroll Outsourcing, Human Resources Consultancy, FDI and Site Selection Consultancy, Executive Search, Employer Branding, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Specialist Permanent Recruitment, Talent Monitoring and Mapping, Vendor Managed Solutions, Volume Resourcing.

Vice President Human Resources at Nair & Co

November 2007 - December 2010

Nair & Co. operates in 50+ countries with currently over 740 employees globally. The offices are located in the U.K., India, China, U.S., Japan, and Singapore. Nair & Co.’s network of compliance, legal, human resources, tax and advisory services help organizations manage and minimize risks, add value, and make the best of the challenging environments in which they do business.

Regional Human Resources Manager at AlanDick & Company Ltd

June 2004 - October 2007

The AlanDick Group of companies is a total communications infrastructure solutions provider with the global logistics to provide innovative products and services to satisfy the needs of the wireless network , broadcast, radar/surveillance & broadband markets.With offices across 5 continents AlanDick is a world leading organisation with the ability to plan, design, deploy, develop, integrate, maintain, manage, monitor, support, & optimise communication systems across the globe.

Director at Pathfinders

1995 - 2004

Pathfinders specialising in business partnering for professional and support services. Working across a broad spectrum of industry and business sectors. Core client groups are HR, Finance, IT, Corporate Services, Manufacturing and a wide range of professional services functions including strategy, internal communications, legal, risk, property, procurement and technical professional services. Working with operational managers and leaders on a number of business transformation, talent management and leadership programmes. Pathfinders with a proven track record in supporting organisations to successfully transform their enabling functions to truly partner the business, strategically aligned and focused on value. Working with individuals and functions to build influential and credible relationships with their business colleagues and customers and demonstrate the value they add.

Human Resources Director at Central News Agency

1991 - 1995

CNA is one of the oldest retail brands in Southern Africa having commenced trading in 1896, making CNA over a century old. CNA is a retail leader in the enablement of the people of Southern Africa through the acquisition of knowledge. Providing a wide range of reading, writing, learning, listening and interacting consumables.

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

1972 – 1975

Family, a passion for people, personal empowerment and adding value.