Alec Dixon (Senior Associate)

Alec is a mature Management and Human Resources consultant with 40 years experience in his field.  His vast experience covers a broad spectrum of Human Resources activities, processes and systems, including performance management, remuneration, benefits, training, labour issues, etc.  He managed the establishment of a major distribution facility from construction to commissioning, the development and implementation of a national employee self service system and numerous project teams involving process changes and efficiency improvements for a large parastatal organisation.  He was often involved in the management of operational functions and was a key negotiator on a number of substantive labour issues.

Alec is committed to contributing positively to the community and serves on a number of church bodies, the Board of Directors of PEN (Participate, Empower & Navigate) and the Executive Board of Gerald Fitzpatrick House and Nursing Home. He is married and enjoys the outdoors.

Petro Strydom (Senior Associate)

Petro is a senior consultant of TALENTEK and has played various roles in the implementation and management of performance management in parastatal and private organisations.  She has more than 20 years exposure to all aspects of Human Resource administration and management, writing job profiles, managing performance and other HR related systems as well as payroll and remuneration management.  Her strategic skills are in the development and coaching of people in the HR field.  Petro is a volunteer in a Christian Children Ministry which includes a puppet theatre.  She is also a co-presenter of kiddies radio and TV programs. She is married and has three children.
 

Wilma Dixon (Senior Associate)

Wilma is a senior consultant of TALENTEK with experience which spans over a period of more than 30 years.  This experience was gained during a career within the Public Service as well as in a listed company in the Private sector.

Wilma has experience in all facets of human resources administration and management, mentoring and training of staff.  Her main skills are in the area of research and development and the formulation of Human Resource benefits policies and procedures and other related human resource policies.  She was involved in many different projects including the implementation of an Integrated Health Care strategy for the Company as well as the development of policies to ensure compliance with labour legislation as well as good corporate governance.  The development and monitoring of a Code of Ethics which was coupled to the company’s Performance Management System was one of Wilma’s prime responsibilities.  Wilma is married and involved in community service and is a volunteer in a Christian Counselling Ministry.

Administration and Support

TalenTek employs four part time staff to handle its office administration and support.  It also supports SMMEs by utilising outsourced IT development services, company sercretarial services, legal support and cleaning services.

Training and Development

TalenTek has participated between 2007 and 2009 on the Coachlab@Hub leadership development programme by sponsoring two Black ITC students per annum.  TalenTek has also facilitated a week long training intervention from 2008 on an annual basis to SARA to train the three Black interns during their mentorship and development programme.  TalenTek also provides Black HR students from time to time an opportunity to do their practical training at the office, prior to accepting full time appointments.  For a small enterprize, this takes up a lot of time and resources and amounts to a substantial portion of our labour costs.

Corporate Social Investment

The current environment within South Africa calls on all of us to make contributions to the poor and struggling population as part of our social responsibility.  TalenTek has spent a lot of effort and resources over the past years to make a contribution and to change the situation of people.  TalenTek has chosen to participate this year mainly at PEN in Pretoria, MES in Johannesburg, The Higveld Synod in Kemptonpark and PETRA College in Witrivier.  TalenTek has a number of NPO clients who benefit from preferential rates for professional services.

B-BBEE

In line with the responsibility and contribution to strive for a free and fair South Africa, the shareholders and directors will promote B-BBEE.  TalenTek has a Level 3 Qualifying Small Enterprise rating.  The recent change in Black shareholding will contribute positively to the level rating.  As soon as the next audit is completed, a copy of the B-BBEE certificate will be made available on this site.