S J (Fanie) Strydom. Fanie Strydom obtained his Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering in 1974 and worked in the Civil Engineering Consulting Industry for 6 years. In 1980 Fanie made a major career change and was appointed as the Technical Training Coordinator at Grinaker Construction. He immediately commenced with his studies in the Human Resources, and Industrial/Employee Relations fields and obtained qualifications from the IPM, Universities of Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand. During the next 40 years, he held HR/IR Directorship positions at Grinaker Construction, Concor Holdings, the Sizwe Africa IT Group, the Mocke Group of Companies and Senior HR/IR Consultant positions at SAFCEC and the Mokolo Crocodile Water Augmentation Project. Fanie also conducted private HR/IR Consultation during the period 2002 to 2011 and again since the liquidation of his last employer. His experience, knowledge and skills of best class HR/IR Practices coupled with his excellent People Skills allowed him to Partner with Business at Strategic, Operational and Hands-on level. In his capacity as HR Manager, IR Consultant and HR/IR Director he was expected to and successfully contributed to all other company functions namely Operations, Commercial, Tendering, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Administration, ETC. Fanie therefore understands the Business Environment and Business Practices Although he does not have an official degree, he obtained his Professional Registration as a Chartered HR Practitioner from the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) based on the Recognition of his Prior Learning (RPL) Fanie is still actively practicing his profession with passion, is healthy and energetic and believes that he will be a great asset to any employer. As a Professional HR/IR Practitioner his goal has been and will remain to add value. Due to personal circumstances (which he will gladly disclose on request), he receives a very small pension and therefore commit himself to a stable working relationship. Fanie is fully bilingual, computer literate in MS Office, has a valid driving licence and is immediately available.