Adv. Jan Harm Steenkamp (Mhrp)
About Adv. Jan Harm Steenkamp (Mhrp)
Adv. Jan Harm Steenkamp serves as the Senior Manager of Employment Law and Compliance for the EMEA region at Atlas. He has a diverse background in employment law and human resources, having held various positions in notable organizations and earned multiple qualifications in law and human resources.
Current Role at Atlas
Adv. Jan Harm Steenkamp serves as the Senior Manager of Employment Law and Compliance for the EMEA region at Atlas. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's legal and compliance framework across multiple countries. His role involves overseeing employment law matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in the EMEA region.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Atlas, Adv. Steenkamp accumulated extensive experience in various legal and human resources roles. He worked as a Candidate Attorney at Symington & De Kok Attorneys for seven months in 2010. He then served as an Employee Relations Specialist at SEESA Labour from 2011 to 2014, followed by a six-year tenure as Group Human Resources & Legal Manager at Esor Construction, where he played a key role in the company's restructuring.
Education and Expertise
Adv. Steenkamp earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Free State. He is currently pursuing an Executive Human Resources Programme at Stellenbosch Business School, which he has been studying since 2009. Additionally, he has been enrolled in an Occupational Health and Safety Short Course at the University of Cape Town since 2014, enhancing his expertise in legal and human resources matters.
Professional Achievements
Adv. Steenkamp has received recognition for his contributions to the legal field. He was awarded the Legal Advisor of the Year at his company in 2013 and was selected as a top 5 finalist in the Standard Bank Rising Star Awards in the Construction & Engineering category in 2017. He was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in April 2018, further establishing his professional credentials.