Mafio Michael Makena is a highly experienced Labour Dispute Resolution Specialist with over 36 years in the workforce, including more than 28 years chairing disciplinary hearings, conducting workplace investigations, and facilitating training and development. He is known for his unwavering commitment to ethical practice, integrity, and excellence in Labour Relations.
Mafio has a proven track record in successfully presiding over disciplinary cases, ensuring all sanctions are approved, and providing expert testimony at arbitration hearings. He combines deep practical experience with academic credentials to deliver effective, fair, and legally sound labour dispute resolutions.
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• Labour Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
• Workplace Investigations
• Chairing Disciplinary Hearings
• Mediation & Conciliation
• Labour Law Advisory
• Training & Development of HR Practitioners and Managers
• Corporate Ethics & Governance
• Policy Development & Compliance
• Bargaining Council monthly return of earnings
• UIF monthly declarations
• Providing expert labour dispute resolution services to clients across various industries.
• Chairing disciplinary hearings, workplace investigations, and managing complex employee relations matters.
• Advising clients on disciplinary processes, labour law compliance, and arbitration preparedness.
• Delivering training programs for line managers and HR practitioners on workplace disciplinary procedures.
• Progressed through all ranks to managerial level, assigned as a designated official responsible for workplace investigations and disciplinary hearings.
• Conducted workplace investigations and presided over disciplinary hearings with a high success rate of sanctioned outcomes.
• Certificate in Labour Relations (Cum Laude)
• Advanced Labour Relations (Cum Laude)
• Masters Programme in Labour Relations
• Presiding Officer’s Course
• Advanced Management Development Programme
• Programme in Disciplinary Enquiries in the Workplace
• Short Course on Corporate Ethics and Governance
• Individual Labour Law Practice
• Collective Labour Law Practice & Jurisdiction (Cum Laude)
• Mediation & Conciliation (Cum Laude)
• Labour Arbitration (Cum Laude)
• Over 36 years of working experience, with 28+ years in chairing disciplinary hearings and conducting investigations.
• Successfully presided over numerous disciplinary cases, ensuring all sanctions were upheld.
• Provided expert testimony in arbitration hearings, demonstrating procedural compliance and best practices.
• Highly respected for ethical conduct, integrity, and dedication to Labour Relations excellence.
• Integrity and adherence to ethical standards
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Passion for labour relations and dispute resolution
• Commitment to continuous professional development
