redPanda Software

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Human Capital Leadership: Develop and implement human capital strategies that align with the organization's overall goals.

Talent Acquisition and Retention: Lead efforts to attract, recruit, and retain top talent, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the organization's needs.

Organizational Development: Design and execute programs to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace culture, promoting innovation and agility.

Performance Management: Establish performance metrics, appraisal systems, and feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement and employee development.

Compliance and HR Policies: Stay current with employment laws and regulations, ensuring the organization's HR practices are legally sound and ethically responsible.

Leadership Development: Identify and nurture leadership talent within the organization, facilitating leadership development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Employee Relations: Create a supportive and inclusive environment by addressing employee concerns, disputes, and fostering effective communication.

Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics to make informed decisions and provide insights into workforce trends, enabling proactive HR strategies.

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with senior leadership and board members to align human capital initiatives with the organization's strategic vision and financial goals.

Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation: Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent.

Technology Integration: Implement HR technology solutions to streamline processes, enhance data management, and improve the overall employee experience.

Employee Training and Development: Promote a culture of continuous learning, identifying and addressing skill gaps to enhance individual and team performance.

Human Capital Director

Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute human capital strategies aligned with the software company's overall business objectives and growth plans.

Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier talent with the skills and expertise required for the company's technology needs.

Talent Development: Implement employee training and development programs to enhance technical skills and foster career growth, keeping the workforce updated with the latest industry trends.

Performance Management: Establish and manage performance appraisal systems, providing regular feedback, setting goals, and aligning individual and team performance with company goals.

Employee Engagement: Cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes innovation, creativity, and collaboration among software engineers and other tech professionals.

Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances, ensuring a harmonious work environment that supports software development excellence.

HR Policy and Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal regulations and industry standards.

Technology and Tools: Implement and manage HR technology solutions that streamline processes, enhance data analytics, and improve the overall employee experience.

Leadership Development: Identify and nurture leadership talent within the software development teams, offering leadership training and mentorship programs.

Employee Wellness: Promote employee well-being initiatives, including mental health support, work-life balance, and wellness programs to maintain a healthy, productive workforce.

Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging HR trends, and technological advancements to continuously improve HR processes and practices within the software company.

Human Capital General Manager

Human Capital Business Partner

Retailer

My current position reports into the General Manager for Western Cape region, 
I support all types retail stores being clothing and supermarkets in an HR Capacity focusing on Recruitment and Selection, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Management and various HR projects.

Human Resources Business Partner

The HR generalist position reports into the Head of Commercial and Finance in the Information Systems division. 

My role currently supports 700+ staff in Information systems, Online Shopping and Services and Cellular in the following capacities; 

Role profiling
Recruitment & Selection 
Training & Development 
Consulting 
S189 consulting 
Exit interviews
Information Systems Graduate Programme mentor and co-ordinator

Human Resources Generalist - Information Services

Testing and Recruitment for 15 Stores within the Western Cape 
Recruitment for New store opening
SAP H.R processes 
EMPS credit and criminal checks

Human Resources Administrator / Recruitment

Passionate Human Capital Director | Champion of Organizational Excellence | Driving Transformation through Talent

🔹 About Me:
As a dedicated Human Capital Director, I am driven by a fervent belief in the transformative power of talent and the boundless potential of organizations. With a career spanning 10 years, I have consistently proven my ability to create strategic, forward-thinking human capital strategies that drive growth, foster innovation, and elevate workplace culture.

🔹 Professional Journey:
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of partnering with diverse organizations, from startups to industry leaders, helping them navigate the dynamic landscape of human capital management. My expertise spans talent acquisition, employee development and performance management.

🔹 Impact-Oriented Leadership:
I'm deeply committed to nurturing and harnessing the full potential of an organization's most valuable asset—its people. My leadership style is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. I have a track record of cultivating high-performance teams, fostering an inclusive workplace, and aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals.

🔹 Strategic Vision:
I thrive on translating complex business challenges into actionable HR initiatives. My strategic acumen allows me to foresee trends, adapt to change, and build adaptable, resilient organizations. I firmly believe that human capital is the cornerstone of sustainable success.

🔹 Continuous Learning Advocate:
In the rapidly evolving field of human resources, I'm an advocate for continuous learning and growth. I am a firm believer that personal development, both for myself and my team, is the key to staying ahead in the ever-changing world of work.

🔹 What Drives Me:
I am inspired by the opportunity to make a positive impact on both individuals and organizations. My goal is to create workplaces where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to excel. I am passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where every voice is heard and every talent is recognized.

🔹 Let's Connect:
I am excited to connect with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and organizations who share my passion for unlocking the full potential of human capital. If you're interested in exploring collaboration opportunities, sharing insights, or simply having a meaningful conversation about the future of work, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Insaaf Daniels

Roberts Tribe Consulting 

I oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including business development, project management, client relations, and fiscal management. I ensure that the company is profitable and that it is delivering high-quality services to its clients. I also develop and implement strategies to grow the business and expand its reach in the Aviation and IT industries

CEO and Principal Consultant

Flight Deck Consultancy

Partnering Consultant 

South African Airways Technical

Seconded to the office of the SAA Technical CEO

Head Of Department Airline Operations Technical (seconded)

South African Airways

Head Of Department: Airline Operations Solutions Technical(acting)

Project Management 
•	Manage and ensure delivery of strategic projects and initiatives within required scope, budget and time. This includes the effective management of 3rd party vendors. 

Finance and Risk Management 
•	Manage and oversee divisional budgets (including projects and Opex) and all financials to ensure division remains financially viable and achieves annual targets.
•	Manage systems and processes that ensure timeous payment, billing and invoicing of clients.
•	Manage departmental compliance to SAA procurement & governance procedures and implement any remediation activities related to application audits. 

Operational 
•	Manage and oversee the effective functioning of Flight Operations and Technical Service applications according to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and ensure maximum ROI. 
•	Manage and negotiate contracts and suppliers within the Services and Integration division in accordance with SLA / OLAs.
•	Ensure application quality assurance and testing procedures are designed implemented and adhered to.

Strategic Leadership 
•	Provide solution oversight and leadership using a combination of business & technical knowledge in order to propose and implement solutions which support key SAA strategic initiatives. 
•	Consult with business stakeholders to make recommendations regarding I.T enablement of business strategies.
•	Lead a team 24 direct and indirect subordinates in achieving excellence to meet departmental and organisational goals through ensuring motivation and productivity is at an optimal level.

Flight Operations and Technical Manager

Altech ISIS

Relationship Building 
•	Created successful strategic partnerships to establish new business ventures and deliver competitive differentiation to the company.

Operational 
•	Provided strategic direction for the Operations Division in line with organisational objectives, vision, mission and values.

New Business Development
•	Contributed to pre-sales due diligence, contracts and decision making.

General Manager : Operations and Support

Sanlam

Delivered the ETL architecture to migrate the pension system off mainframe to Oracle.

Senior Migration Analyst

Psitek

Managed operational activities between all areas of the business (including product development, sales, marketing, support, finance and suppliers) to ensure delivery and operation of solutions.

(Company liquidated)

Operations Manager

Owned the Strategy and Plan Domain Processes which included IT Management, IT Service and Product Delivery Process and IT Support across the IT Value Chain. Systems used were; ITIL, COBIT, LEAN/SIX SIGMA

Process Atchitect

Managed Architectural designs of Application Portfolio which included consulting to Business Solutions, IT Delivery, Enterprise Architecture. In addition, project managed from start to end, the legacy systems. Was exposed to Sungard Global Teams and practices i.e. develop globally and deploy, implement and configure locally.

Senior Applied Architect

Old Mutual

Managed the Employee Benefits IT Division which consisted of Migrations (ETL), Reports and Production Support. During this period, received the Old Mutual Chairman’s award.

IT Migration Manager

Various Companies - Bytes Technology, Old Mutual, EDS

Systems Analyst | Programmer | Team Lead | Lead Developer

I am an IT Specialist and Executive with over 30-years of demonstrated work experience and results across multiple industries including the telecoms, aviation, and financial services industries.  
I have amassed a unique set of generalist leadership skills, which should enable me to hit the ground running from day one in any new role. 
I have implemented massive capital investment programs within budget & schedule, worked in an international context, managed change to increase efficiency and reduce IT costs and assisted start-ups with business planning, resource screening as well as providing strategic leadership. My solid technical foundation has enabled me to deliver key initiatives in support of business objectives within technical operations, information management, project management, application development, infrastructure management, system design, analysis, and business.

It is my belief that I would add value as an Executive, leading an IT Function or General Management role which requires a turnaround and/or with a growth mandate:
•	Lead & manage Change within the context of a Turnaround or new business model
•	Lead a diverse Executive Team
•	Improve Enterprise-wide Safety Management Systems 
•	Engage stakeholders with competing interests to facilitate the implementation of corporate strategy
•	Facilitate organisational mindset shift, establish new neural pathways or new patterns for decision making
•	Harness the potential of big organisations to create societal impact

I am an assertive leader with a collaborative leadership style that has demonstrated
the ability to manage departments effectively and mobilise resources to achieve business
objectives. I am also an initiative-taking, highly ethical, credible, innovative and deadline driven individual. I believe that my key strength is to share my experiences and knowledge with others to ensure growth for all and most importantly learn from those around me.

Languages: English – Native, Afrikaans – Native, Dutch – Beginner
Passport: South African
Visas: USA B1/B2 exp 10 April 2026
Golden Carpet Schengen exp 19 September 2028

taplio

The Battle

Insaaf Daniels

James-Leon Roberts

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?