The new National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) Executive Director Alistair Graham Smith is expected to hit the ground running considering his vast experience in social dialogue as former head of Metal and Engineering Industry Bargaining Council (MEIBC).
Smith replaces Herbert Mkhize and will be starting in his new office on October 3.
Mkhize leaves office on September 30 after serving the institution- deemed around the world as the paragon of social dialogue for over eight years.
During his tenure, Mkhize has hosted many prominent figures that include Pascal.
Smith has a Masters Degree in Philosophy in Development Studies from the University of Sussex. He boasts several courses, seminars as well as workshops including Masterful Facilitator, Advanced Negotiation Skills, Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) Commissioner Training, Strategic Human Resources, Financial Management, and many more.
Smith has worked for several organisations including the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa as a research officer; Frederick Ebert Foundation as Project coordinator; Independent Mediation Services of South Africa as Labour services Project Director; Department of Trade and Industry as Project Facilitator-Spatial Development Initiatives and National Labour and Economic Development Institute as Project Director before joining MEBC.
“With the immense experience gained through several positions held, Smith’s knowledge and skills come handy for NEDLAC more especially considering the tasks and mandate entrusted to institution specifically to him as its head,” said the Minister of Labour, Mildred Oliphant.
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