EXPAT HR SUPERINTENDENT - AFRICA - MINING

Progessive International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the mining industry is seeking an experienced Human Resources Superintendent for their Smelter plant in DRC. The candidate must have 8–10 years of senior HR experience in mining, strong knowledge of DRC labour laws, and excellent leadership skills. This expat role involves overseeing all HR operations, workforce planning, compliance, and building stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ senior HR experience in mining / heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of DRC labour legislation.
• Experience in building stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations with compliance to labour law.
• Develop recruitment and labour plans.
• Manage labour budgets and remuneration decisions.
• Oversee employee movements: promotions, transfers, and exits.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in HR, Labour Science, or related field

Tools

Laptop

Printer

Own vehicle

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client, a global leader in the mining industry, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Superintendent to lead HR operations at their Smelter plant in the DRC. This is a key expat role overseeing end-to-end HR delivery, workforce planning, compliance, and people leadership in a high-performance environment.

POSITION INFO : Requirements :

• Degree in HR, Labour Science, or related field
• 8–10 years’ senior HR experience in mining / heavy industry (Smelter experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of DRC labour legislation and community dynamics
• Fluent in English (French, Mandarin, or Swahili is a plus)
• Strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills
• Must have a laptop, printer, and own vehicle

Key Focus Areas :

Lead and align all HR operations with labour law, site requirements, and company values

Develop and execute recruitment and labour plans

Manage labour budgets, remuneration decisions, and reporting

Oversee leave, time & attendance systems, and digital HR transitions

Handle employee movements : promotions, demotions, transfers, and exits

Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead a team of HR professionals

Ensure compliance with HSEQ and support transformation initiatives