Learn about Hilton’s journey as an Industrial Psychologist dedicated to optimizing workplace environments and enhancing employee potential.
Professional Summary
An accomplished HR professional, psychologist, and educator, dedicated to optimizing organizational performance and advancing academic research
Hilton Oosthuizen is a highly motivated and results-driven Human Resources Practitioner, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, and Academic Researcher. With a comprehensive background in organizational development, change management, policy design, employee counseling, and psychometric assessment, he balances the science of psychology with strategic business practices. His expertise lies in optimizing team dynamics, implementing innovative growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with current employment and labor legislation. He is also dedicated to his role as a lecturer and academic supervisor within the applied field of Industrial Psychology.
Areas of Expertise
Psychometric Assessment
Organizational Development
Industrial Relations Management
Advanced Multivariate Quantitative Data Analysis
Change Management
HR Policy/Procedure Development
Conflict Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Team Building/Alignment Facilitation
Skills Development Facilitation
Trauma Counseling
Medico-legal Report Writing
Career Experience
A track record of impactful roles across HR, psychology, and organizational development
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University of the Western Cape (2020 – 2024) Lecturer
At UWC, Hilton Oosthuizen taught and coordinated Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He supervised postgraduate research, contributed to departmental community projects, and served as a peer reviewer for an academic journal. He also applied his expertise as a data scientist/analyst, focusing on quantitative multivariate data in the humanities and social sciences.
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Kitting and Allied Services (2018 – 2019) Human Resources Manager
As the HR Manager, Hilton Oosthuizen oversaw strategic workforce management for a third-party contract manufacturing plant. He managed a large team, implemented organizational HR policies, and played a crucial role in change management, conflict resolution, and employee counseling.
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Le-Sel Research (2017 – 2018) Central Workforce Planner
In this role, Hilton Oosthuizen governed workforce planning, change management, and organizational development initiatives. He was instrumental in transitioning employees from outsourcing to insourcing and aligning HR policies with the organization’s strategic objectives.
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Institute for Transdisciplinary Development (2017) Intern Industrial Psychologist
As an intern, Hilton Oosthuizen designed and executed organizational development and change management interventions within industrial environments. He facilitated conflict management, team development, and crisis management workshops.
Hilton Oosthuizen led significant HR projects, aligning labor strategies and providing HR metrics to executive management. His exceptional performance in this role earned him the International HR Excellence Award.
Education & Credentials
A solid academic foundation and recognized qualifications in HR and psychology
PhD Promovendus
Expected 2025 Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences – Department of Psychology, Education, and Child Studies
Master of Commerce in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2018 University of Pretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Human Resource Management
2015 University of Pretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (Cum Laude)
2014 University of Pretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Music, Performing Arts
2005 University of Pretoria, South Africa
Certificate in Disciplinary Enquiries at the Workplace
2014 Continuing Education at University of Pretoria, South Africa
Awards & Affiliations
Recognized achievements and active involvement in professional communities
HR Excellence Award
PepsiCo
Golden Key
Golden Key International Honour Society
Academic Achievement Bursaries
University of Pretoria
Society for Industrial Psychology of South Africa
SIOPSA
Publications & Presentations
Current Publications:
Oosthuizen, H.R., Born, M.Ph., Serlie, A.W. (2025). Can the dark sides of your personality get you incarcerated? An investigation into the link between the Dark Tetrad of Personality and Counterproductive Work Behaviour in a sample of incarcerated individuals in South Africa. [In preparation]
Oosthuizen, H.R. (2018). The South African Personality Inventory: A psychometric evaluation of a Setswana version. [Unpublished Masters Dissertation.] University of Pretoria, Pretoria.
Oosthuizen, H.R., Born, M.Ph., Verheyen, S. (2024). An enlightened truth of self-report Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A Bayesian Truth Scoring Method approach. [In preparation]
Oosthuizen, H.R., Born, M.Ph. (2024). An evaluation of the truthfulness of self-report Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A cross-cultural comparison. [In preparation]
Academic Presentations:
International Association of Personality Psychology: Hanoi, Vietnam (April 2020): The South African Personality Inventory: A psychometric evaluation of a Setswana version.
DH-IGNITE, Cape Town, South Africa (March 2023): An enlightened truth of self-report Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A Bayesian Truth Scoring Method approach.
Department of Psychology, Child and Education Studies, School of Social and Behavioural Studies, Erasmus University (January 2024): An enlightened truth of self-report Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A Bayesian Truth Scoring Method approach.
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