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HUMAN RESOURCES,
TRANSFORMATION, STRATEGY AND
MARKETING
CURRICULUM VITAE OF DR ANDREAS S MWOOMBOLA
P O Box 50042 • Bachbrecht • Windhoek • Namibia • Mobile: +264 81 1429 333
Email: asm6102@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Multi-skilled professional with across-the-board proficiency within the following business sectors; Human Resource
Management | Performance Management | Design, Execution and Control of Strategies, Vision, Systems and Policies |
Capacity and Stakeholder Relations | Leadership, Guidance and Mentoring | Training and Skills Development. Commercially
aware intellectual with sound understanding of what drives a successful business predominantly focused on a clear and
concise management style.
Professional Affiliations:
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Generalist and registered with the South African Board of Personnel Practice [The HR ETQA for SA], 2005 to Date.
Member of the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) South Africa [Membership number: 6434], August 2001 to Date
 Board Member for Namibia Standard Assessment and Certification Council
Career Highlights:
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Successfully implemented a Retention Strategy for the Group through the retention of key staff; the turnover for high
performers was 4% and proficiently reduced it to 0.4%.
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Productively increased the engagement level during 2011 from an initial 66% to 71%.
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Successfully implemented the Oracle and SAP
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Key Skills:
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Well versed in all aspects of business operations, finance, general management and reporting.
Systems and policies analysis, design and implementation
Conceptualisation of effective strategies.
Communication and interpersonal etiquette.
Negotiation proficiency and relationship building talent.
Departmental management; implementation and operational aspects.
Solution enthused problem solving.
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Ability to clearly present a sole vision to all staff.
Organisational transformation and change management.
• Leadership and excellent people management.
• Computer proficiency; Microsoft Word | Excel | PowerPoint.
Executive Management Operations:
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Policy Formulation; establishment of professional policies, as well as providing the overall operations guidance.
Executive Decision-Making responsibilities in compliance with company’s policies.
Proficient organisational performance and outcome observation.
Establishment of a Strategic Direction; monitoring of corporate performance against the company’s approved
performance indicators.
Monitoring and evaluating of projects, successfully creating measurable goals and milestones, accomplishing desirable
results to handover.
Human Resource Executive Operations:
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In charge of an inspirational team leadership and encouraging coaching, creating maximum productivity.
Administer Human Capital policies, processes and requirements.
Development of staff’s full potential by coaching them to think and act beyond the existing limits.
Provision of strategies, effectively retaining key staff and creating a higher productivity within the company.
Identifying potential for growth and providing significant insights and direction to the teams.
Interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, delegating work and appraising performance up to senior/executive level.
Execute new employee orientation programmes, recognise training requirements, organising training schedules and
evaluating training programme for the respective effectiveness via employee feedback.
Excellent Management:
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Delegate responsibility within the required accountability to the company.
Establish measurable annual performance and determine compensation.
Implementation of and review succession plans; senior management and professional staff.
Education Details
Doctorate of Management; Swiss Management Centre University, Switzerland 08 October 2013
MSc in Human Resources Management; Swiss Management Centre, 2010
MBA [e-degree]; University of the Free State, 2004
Diploma Manager Development; Damelin School of Management, RSA, 2000
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Diploma in Human Resources Management; Damelin School of Management, RSA, 1999
Post Graduate Certificate in Health and Hospital Management; University of Birmingham, 1999
Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics; University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital, 1993
Diploma General Nursing; University of Namibia High School, 1987
Diploma Accoucheur (Midwifery); University of Namibia High School, 1988
Senior Certificate / Matric [Cape Syllabus]; Ongwediva High School, 1980
Career Summary
Name of firm
Designation
Member Period of work
Nedbank Namibia Holdings Ltd
Executive: Strategy, Transformation, Marketing and
Communication (Exco)
January 2015 to 31 August 2015
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Develop Transformation strategy
Develop Client Value Proposition Strategy for the Bank
Harmonised the relationship with the union and the Bank
Provide input on culture development in conjunction with the HR department
Facilitate the strategy development of the group on annual basis
Ensure that the strategy implementation process has been adhered to all business units
Monitor and evaluate the strategy implementation
Develop a Marketing Strategy for the Bank based on the inputs obtained from the business and the inputs from Market
Research. Align Marketing Strategy to Strategy of the Bank and to Marketing Strategy of Nedbank South Africa.
Develop a Marketing plan aligned to the Marketing strategy. Translate Marketing Strategy into action plans, measures and
budgets.
Draft Communication Strategy and Communication Plan for the Bank
Develop an Internal Communication Strategy that includes the publication of the Staff newsletter, the communication about
the social calendar, HR and business related matters
Develop an External Communication strategy that includes the publication of the annual report, publication of the financial
results, monthly newsletter to clients, press releases, general advertising, advertising of new and existing products and
promotions. Ensure that the Bank’s intranet site is developed and updated.
Write editorials, present on radio and television, attend media events and participate on public platforms to promote the
Banks’ image and its business
Develop policy guidelines for Sponsorships, Donations and Social Investment and ensure conformance to policy.
Name of firm
Designation
Member Period of work
Nedbank Namibia Holdings Ltd
Head of Transformation and Strategy
July 2014 to 31 December 2014
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Develop Transformation Charter and appointment of Transformation Committee
Review the People Transformation Policy and communicate the implementation
Review the Transformation and Employment Equity Consultative Committee Charter
Develop and implement the strategy to increase employees’ engagement
 Culture change strategy developed and implemented to improve the Barret Survey results improvement
 Prepare and coordinate all the strategy workshops, reporting on strategy implementation
 Reporting to the Council of the Namibian Financial Sector Charter on the implementation of the Charter
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 Ensure that annually client surveys conducted
 Develop client centric strategy and monitor implementation
 Attend all BBEE Consortium meetings and timeously address matters of concerns to relevant stakeholders
Employment
Name of firm
Designation
Member Period of work
Skorpion Zinc Mine
Human Resources Manager | EXCO
January 2013 to 31 July 2014
Jan 2013 to 31 July 2014; Human Resources Manager / EXCO Member:
 Responsible for the preparation and presentation of HR strategies and policies for approval by the Mine
Executive Team, whilst participating in Mine’s strategic development programmes [heading the complete human capital
function of over 750 staff members].
 Proficient consolidation and presentation of annual Manpower budgets to the Executive Team.
 Accountable for management of the incentive share scheme to successfully obtain input toward line management
nominations in support of strategic and remuneration matters.
 Ensure tactical alignment between Human Resource functional departments and the Mine.
 Act as Custodian in order to effectively ensure compliance to all HR legal requirements in minimising Mine’s risk and
exposure.
 Conduct processes for work and visa application management in conjunction with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
 Prepare and submit staff performance and bi-annual balance of payments reports to the Central Bank of Namibia
for expatriate remuneration in line with statutory requirements.
 Provide annual progress on business continuity plan, including reports and information to the company’s
shareholder
 Serve as a Member in the Chamber of Mines HR Forum; management of the institute, attend to training, development of
programmes in adherence to positive decision-making.
 Active Trustee on the Provident Fund and, representing the Mine and ensuring the implementation of the Mine staff’s
requirements.
 Serves as a Director for Skorpion Zinc Subsidiaries: Stepping Stone Pre Primary School, Roshcare Medical Care Facilities
Employment
Name of firm
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Period of work
FNB Namibia Holdings Ltd; Banking Institution
Group Head of Human Resources | EXCO Member
July 2007 to 31 December 2012
July 2007 to Date; Group Head of Human Resources / EXCO Member:
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Ultimately responsible for the preparation and presentation of HR strategies and policies for approval by the Group’s
Executive Team, whilst participating in Group’s strategic development programmes [heading the complete human capital
function of over 1600 staff members].
Proficient consolidation and presentation of annual staff budgets to the Executive Team.
Accountable for management of the incentive share scheme to successfully obtain input toward line management
nominations in support of strategic and remuneration committees.
Ensure tactical alignment between Human Resource functional departments and the Group.
Act as Custodian in order to effectively ensure compliance to all HR legal requirements in minimising Group’s risk and
exposure.
Conduct processes for work and visa application management in conjunction with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Prepare and submit staff performance and i-annual balance of payments reports to the Central Bank of Namibia for
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expatriate remuneration in line with statutory requirements.
Provide annual progress on business continuity plan, including reports and information to the company’s shareholder
[First Rand].
Serve as an Executive Member in the Institute of Bankers; management of the institute, attend to training, development of
programmes in adherence to positive decision-making.
Active Trustee on the Pension and Medical Aid Funds, representing the FNB Group and ensuring the implementation of
the FNB Group staff’s requirements.
Former promotion:
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Group Senior Manager: Human Resources [October 2004 to January 2007]
Employment History
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Namibia Wildlife Resorts Ltd [Hospitality Industry]; General Manager: Human Resource Development [October 2000 to
September 2004]
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Namibia Airports Co. Ltd; Human Resource Manager [January 1998 to November 2000]
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Windhoek Hospital; Chief Nursing Services Human Resources [April 1994 to December 1997]
Personal Details
Date of birth, Nationality
3 February 1961, Namibian
Other Nationality
South African Permanent Residence
Languages
English | Afrikaans | Oshiwambo
Driver’s license
Code BE
Marital status
Single
Availability
One Calendar Month Notice
All references and certificates presented upon request.
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