Leon Oosthuizen

Professional Summary

Leon has 22 years experience in the banking sector, including all spheres of HR, Business Performance and Process Design within South Africa and various African countries. In addition, he also worked in the UAE as HR specialist for 2 large construction companies. He is also a successful small business owner in the cosmetic industry. Key areas of interest include strategic planning, business process re-design, performance management and project management. Leon is also an aquaponics farmer focusing on sustainable food resources.

Experience

• Crowe DNA
• 2018 – 2020 Business Process re-design, Standard Bank
• 2016 – 2018 Business Performance Consultant in Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia, Standard Bank
• 2009 – 2016 Various HR Business Partner positions, Standard Bank
• 2006 – 2008 HR Specialist: construction industry – Dubai, Iraq, and Abu Dhabi
• 2003 – 2006 Various Branch Manager positions
• 1995 – 2003 Various HR Business Partner positions, Standard Bank

Education

• Business Systems Analysis - UCT
• Occupational Health and Safety - UCT
• Supply Chain Management – UCT
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - AIGPE
• Management Development Programme - UNISA
• BCom – Honours Human Resources Management
• BCom – Human Resources Management

Professional Affiliations

• South African Board for Personnel Practice
• South African Institute of Occupational Safety & Health

Community Involvement

• Charity concerts for local schools with children in need
• CSI representative for large Aquaponics company