Job Description

Develop a sound operational Employee Relations strategy Advise and facilitate the application of Labour Relations practices and procedures with respect to disciplinary cases and grievances. Provide relevant and timeous information to facilitate business decision making. Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations in the organisation. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed. Mange union representatives' (internal and external) enquiries and issues. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to. Provide support to Business Units with respect to ER governance matters. Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations in the organisation. Represent the company at certain disciplinary hearings and in labour conciliation / arbitration processes. Establish basic principles of evidence in mediation. Conduct referrals in labour conciliation matters. Conduct pre-conciliation (in terms of CCMA rules) and conciliation process. Conduct a pre-arbitration (in terms of the CCMA rules). Consider Advisory awards in labour disputes. Consider and review arbitration awards in labour disputes. Write closing arguments. Manage and conduct the arbitration process. Consider condonation, rescission and variation applications Facilitate and coordinate disciplinary investigations (in conjunction with Line Management) Maintain and update the disciplinary systems and records Compile ER Reports Co-ordinate transformation forums, i.e. Employment Equity Committee and Future Forum. Build and maintain healthy and transparent relationships and partnerships with stakeholders. Establish and maintain communication structures and channels for information sharing. Establish employee relations framework in line with company ER strategy Engagement and ongoing communication with union stakeholders. Facilitate union negation processes at operational level. Resolve stakeholder queries or escalate when unresolved.



NQF 7 (National Diploma / Degree) in Human Resources Management/ Labour Law or Behavioural Sciences. NQF 8 Qualification Advantageous At least 8 years' experience as a Human Resources Manager/Employee Relations Manager, especially within the Mining Industry Experience in collective bargaining, including wage negotiations and other consultation processes Extensive knowledge of labour laws In-depth knowledge of CCMA and other dispute resolution mechanism processes Computer Literate Valid Certificate of physical fitness




Closing Date:10 August 2025