HR Capacity International was founded by Keith Barends in 2003. Accreditation as a training provider was attained in the same year with the Services SETA. The company is one of four training providers nationally recognised for offering the full qualification, National Certificate In Labour Relations Practice. HR Capacity is also accredited to provide training in HR, Project & Performance Management.read more

Our offering includes

• Mentoring and Coaching Executives/ Managers in Strategic Labour Relations
• Dispute and Conflict Resolution
• Training and Development

As a partner to Thomas International, HR Capacity makes available Psychometric Assessments to determine appropriate workplace behaviour and to test skills for specific jobs to determine the "correct fit" in the Recruitment Process.

The company has partnered with HR Development International, a Dutch company. Keith Barends was mentored by Alex Bunjes, CEO of HR Development in international benchmarked HR practices. The company also has demonstrated skill knowledge and a wealth of experience to offer expert Employment Equity solutions and Dispute & Conflict Resolution through a range of contributions such as:

• Preparing & Training of EE Committees,
• Chairing Independent Dispute enquiries,
• Preparing Executives/ Managers for representation at the CCMA / Bargaining Councils and
• Acting as company representative in salary and wage negotiations.

Its methodology is premised on a proper HR Audit of the company and its environment, followed by focused interventions to realise the strategic goals and the building of mutual partnerships that will effect sustainability and ultimately profitability.