Michael H Heita
Tsumeb
Summary
Proven ability to build consensus, bridge divides, and deliver results — skilled negotiator with a strong understanding of fiscal responsibility.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (DPMT)
3 2017 - 4 2022
- Manage Internal Customer Relationships, Recruitment and Selection, Reward and Remuneration, Employee Movements (Promotions, Transfers, Terminations), Facilitation of the Performance Review Processes, Facilitation of the Talent Management and Succession Planning Processes, Employment Relations, Facilitation of the Transformation and Change Management Processes, Facilitation of the Diversity Management Processes, Training and Development, Risk Management, HR Projects / initiatives, HR Operational Functions
Community Relations Coordinator
Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Execute the implementation of the Social Performance Management (SPM) program and related activities, Design and implement methods and procedures that support Social Impact Management Program and Social Investment plans, Community engagement, Relationship Building and collaboration among communities and stakeholders, Social engagement with stakeholders, Develop and maintain good Recording/Reporting standards, Administrative duties and observes input into budgetary provision.
Coordinator: HR & PR
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Creating and coordinating internal and external communications to support HR initiatives, Coordinating logistics for job fairs and recruitment events, Managing internal event organization and coordination, including recreational events and training activities
Fulltime Shop Steward
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Negotiating settlements of appeals and disputes, Dealing with and registering staff’s inquiries and complaints, Enforce the collective agreement and/or any applicable legislation by identifying violations, investigate complaints, and meet with management to solve problems or file grievances, Provide information on programs available to members through the union and employer, such as Workers’ Compensation, Long-Term Disability, and Employee & Family Assistance Plans
Shift Foreman Chemical Lab Analytical Analyst
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Chemical Lab Analytical Analyst
Ongopolo Mining & Processing
01.2000 - 01.2004
Surveyor Trainee
Tsumeb Corporation Limited
01.1998 - 01.1999
Chemical Lab Analytical Assayer
Tsumeb Corporation Limited
01.1989 - 01.1998
Education
Post Graduate in Labour Law -
North West University
2022
Advance Diploma in Management -
Southern Business School
2019
National Diploma in HR Management & Practices and Support -
Maccauvlei Learning Academy in Johannesburg (Isando)
2016
Certificate in HR Management & Practices and Support -
Maccauvlei Learning Academy in Johannesburg (Isando)
2014
Diploma in Labour and Employment Studies -
University of Namibia
2012
Certificate in Labour Law (CLL) -
University of Johannesburg
2007
Certificate in computer training Intermediate Level - undefined
Cosdec Tsumeb
Certificate in Industrial Relations - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Certificate in Labour Relations - undefined
University of KwaZulu Natal at LaRRI Windhoek
Skills
Working effectively with diverse groups
Motivating and inspiring others
Grievance handling
Legal Compliance
Employee Relations
Coaching leadership
Managing employee relations
Organisational Development
Human Resources Operations
HR policies development
Recruitment Strategies
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/28/62
- Nationality: Namibian
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Oshiwambo
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Oshiherero
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Damara/Nama
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Contact
+264811228566/+26481228566, m.h.heita@gmail.com/m.heita@mikeslabour.com
Political Background
Education
- 1969-1972: Ondundu Primary School (Sub A - Std 2)
- 1973 (Std 3): Opawa Primary School (Incomplete due to financial constraints)
- 1977-1979: Continued education at Ondundu Primary School (Std 3) and Opawa School (Std 4 & 5)
- 1980-1982: Otjikoto Secondary School
- 1996: Completed Std 10 through correspondence at Teacher Centre, Tsumeb
Political Activism
- 1978: Joined SWAPO Party at Opawa Primary School, participating in a covert group that disseminated information about the liberation struggle.
- 1986-1988: Attended Okakarara Technical School and became involved in student activism against apartheid through the National Union of Namibian Students (NANSO). Played a key role in organizing a historic student meeting addressed by the late Cde. Nathanel Maxulili.
- 1989: Joined NANSO as a full member at Academy College (Windhoek) and officially became a paid-up member of SWAPO Party.
- 1990s-2020: Active SWAPO member in Tsumeb District, serving as a party agent in various elections.
- 2014-2022: Elected Chair Person of Linekela Kalenga Section within SWAPO Party.
- Current: Information and Mobilizer on Elders Council wing of SWAPO Party, and Branch Coordinator of Doctor Sam Nujoma Branch.
Union activities
Mineworkers Union of Namibia (1996 - 1997), 1998 – 2005 & Research Coordinator, 2005 – to date (Severe @ the N.E.C), Since 2007 - 2014, Elected as a Laboratory Shop steward in 1989 – 1995, Elected as a Branch Education Coordinator Mineworkers Union of Namibian (MUN) 1996 – 1997, Elected as a Northern Regional Educational & Research Coordinator 1998 – 2005, Elected as a Fulltime Shop Steward N.C.S 2008 – 2010, Elected as a Northern Regional Chairperson & (Severe @ the N.E.C.) 2005 – 2011, Nominated as NUNW Northern Regional Facilitator in Disciplinary & Hearing 2000 – 2010, Elected as Vice President of Mine Workers Union of Namibia 2011 – 2013 & Acted as acting President of MUN, Elected as a Chairperson of the MUN Legal Committee a position currently held since 2011 till to 2013.
Additional training achievements
- Labour Law update (Act 2007 No 11)
- Labour Relations Act and Commissioner for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) related material (Act 66 of 1995)
- Chairing & Initiating disciplinary hearings (Labour Dynamics CC) 13&14 July 2017
- Labour Law Seminar & Disciplinary Procedures (Pieter De Beer Law Chambers & DBL Consultants since April 2014,03 Sept 2015,14 July 2020,18 March 2021,21April 2022)
- Arbitration of Labour Disputes Training (Pieter De Beer Law Chambers) 09 March 2023
- Provide Advice to client on the Legal Principles of Labour Law (Certificate) Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (Midrand/Johannesburg 2016
- Arbitration Course (Certificate) Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (Midrand/Johannesburg) 2016
- Conciliation/Mediation of Labour Disputes (Certificate) (International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization 6 June- 24 June 2022
- Cross Examination Skills (Labour Smart S.A 2022)
- Disciplinary hearings and Procedures
- Arbitration Courses
Additional Information
• Elected as a Laboratory Shop steward in 1989 – 1995
• Elected as a Branch Education Coordinator Mineworkers Union of Namibian (MUN) 1996 – 1997
• Elected as a Northern Regional Educational & Research Coordinator 1998 – 2005
• Elected as a Fulltime Shop Steward N.C.S 2008 – 2010
• Elected as a Northern Regional Chairperson & (Severe @ the N.E.C.) 2005 – 2011
• Nominated as NUNW Northern Regional Facilitator in Disciplinary & Hearing 2000 – 2010
• Elected as Vice President of Mine Workers Union of Namibia 2011 – 2013 & Acted as acting President of MUN
• Elected as a Chairperson of the MUN Legal Committee a position currently held since 2011 till to 2013.
• Labour Law update (Act 2007 No 11)
• Labour Relations Act and Commissioner for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) related material (Act 66 of 1995)
• Chairing & Initiating disciplinary hearings (Labour Dynamics CC) 13&14 July 2017
• Labour Law Seminar & Disciplinary Procedures (Pieter De Beer Law Chambers & DBL Consultants since April 2014,03 Sept 2015,14 July 2020,18 March 2021,21April 2022)
• Arbitration of Labour Disputes Training (Pieter De Beer Law Chambers) 09 March 2023
• Provide Advice to client on the Legal Principles of Labour Law (Certificate) Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (Midrand/Johannesburg 2016
• Arbitration Course (Certificate) Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (Midrand/Johannesburg) 2016
• Conciliation/Mediation of Labour Disputes (Certificate) (International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization 6 June- 24 June 2022
• Cross Examination Skills (Labour Smart S.A 2022)
• Disciplinary hearings and Procedures
• Arbitration Courses
• Training Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Kombat Mine MUN 1995
• Training Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Okorusu Mine Otjiwarango MUN 2000
• Workshop Training for Supervisors on Disciplinary Hearing at Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb 2017
• Workshop Training for Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Tsumeb Power Line Africa MUN 2011
• Workshop Training for Shops Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing and Labour Act (Act 2007 No 11) in Husab Mine Swakopmund. MUN 2016
• Workshop Training for Shops Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Tsumeb
• Namibia Farmers Workers Union Workshop on disciplinary hearing and procedures in Windhoek NAFWU 2009.
• Lecturing Labour Law & Teaching Assignments students of Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRi) in the Northern Region 2015- 2016
• Speaker@ 8th Annual Shop Steward Conference Indaba, Auditorium, Fourways, Johannesburg 2018.
Trainings workshops conducted
- Training Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Kombat Mine MUN 1995
- Training Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Okorusu Mine Otjiwarango MUN 2000
- Workshop Training for Supervisors on Disciplinary Hearing at Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb 2017
- Workshop Training for Shop Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Tsumeb Power Line Africa MUN 2011
- Workshop Training for Shops Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing and Labour Act (Act 2007 No 11) in Husab Mine Swakopmund. MUN 2016
- Workshop Training for Shops Stewards on Disciplinary Hearing in Tsumeb
- Namibia Farmers Workers Union Workshop on disciplinary hearing and procedures in Windhoek NAFWU 2009.
- Lecturing Labour Law & Teaching Assignments students of Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRi) in the Northern Region 2015- 2016
- Speaker@ 8th Annual Shop Steward Conference Indaba, Auditorium, Fourways, Johannesburg 2018.
Publications
Publication a Manual on Safety and Health for Unionists (MUN)
References
- Mr. Matheus Nanyeni, Managing Human Resource Business Partner Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, +264 0813721682, m.nanyeni@dundeeprecious.com
- Mr. Isai Nekundi, Retired Social Performance Manager Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, +264 811228844
- Cde Paulus Situmba, Deputy General Secretary Mine Workers Union of Namibia, +264 812118655, mun@mun-na.com
- Mr. Martin Shipanga, Chairperson: Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, +264 811225322
Timeline
Community Relations Coordinator
Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb
01.2013 - 01.2017
Coordinator: HR & PR
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Fulltime Shop Steward
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2008 - 01.2010
Shift Foreman Chemical Lab Analytical Analyst
Namibia Custom Smelters Weatherly PLC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Chemical Lab Analytical Analyst
Ongopolo Mining & Processing
01.2000 - 01.2004
Surveyor Trainee
Tsumeb Corporation Limited
01.1998 - 01.1999
Chemical Lab Analytical Assayer
Tsumeb Corporation Limited
01.1989 - 01.1998
Human Resources Business Partner
Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (DPMT)
3 2017 - 4 2022
Post Graduate in Labour Law -
North West University
Advance Diploma in Management -
Southern Business School
National Diploma in HR Management & Practices and Support -
Maccauvlei Learning Academy in Johannesburg (Isando)
Certificate in HR Management & Practices and Support -
Maccauvlei Learning Academy in Johannesburg (Isando)
Diploma in Labour and Employment Studies -
University of Namibia
Certificate in Labour Law (CLL) -
University of Johannesburg
Certificate in computer training Intermediate Level - undefined
Cosdec Tsumeb
Certificate in Industrial Relations - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Certificate in Labour Relations - undefined
University of KwaZulu Natal at LaRRI Windhoek
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