Irvin Jim
General Secretary
Irvin Jim has served as General Secretary since 2008. He began his working life at Firestone Tyres in 1991, becoming a shop steward within months and later a full-time shop steward.
Key Focus Areas
- National administration and strategy
- Political direction
- Mass mobilisation and bargaining coordination
He served as Regional Secretary of the Eastern Cape before being elected General Secretary. His tenure has shaped NUMSA’s political direction and organisational resilience during critical national moments.
Leadership Philosophy
Irvin’s leadership reflects a firm commitment to class struggle and disciplined implementation of congress mandates.
“The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.”