HR Executive - Head Office

Redpath Mining; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company based in Johannesburg seeks an HR Executive to lead HR strategies and manage people functions. The role requires over 10 years of HR expertise, with strong knowledge of South African Labour laws. Responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee relations management, and aligning HR strategies with business goals. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on people development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR Management experience.
• 5+ years in Senior HR Leadership in mining or industrial sectors.
• Experience managing HR across remote operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the business plan.
• Lead talent acquisition and retention initiatives.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Leadership in HR management

Knowledge of South African Labour laws

HR systems implementation

Experience in unionized environments

Psychometric assessments understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Relevant postgraduate degree (MBA preferred)

Job description

Job details

Job title: HR Executive - Head Office

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 22, 2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field
• Relevant postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (master’s degree or MBA preferred)

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Minimum of 10 years HR Management experience, with at least 5 years in a Senior HR Leadership role within the mining, industrial, oil and gas or adjacent sector (in an organization of relevant size and complexity)
• In-depth knowledge of South African Labour laws, BCEA, LRA, EE Act, and Mining Charter compliance
• Proven experience in managing HR functions across remote or site-based operations
• In-depth experience in unionised environments and cross-border HR operations
• Demonstrated success in implementing HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM)
• Value-driven leadership qualities
• Solid foundation of integrated people practices
• Sound understanding of psychometric assessments

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business plan
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and succession planning
• Drive organisational development, training, and leadership programmes
• Collaborate with senior management to shape company culture and workforce planning
• Bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a passion for people’s development in a challenging and rewarding environment
• Partner with leaders to ensure the people framework (people strategy) is aligned with the business strategy to clearly define critical priorities, goals and objectives translated into specific measurable outcomes
• Compile and manage a budget that will reflect the priorities to achieve the people strategy
• Oversee and coordinate best practice advice during disciplinary investigations, conflict resolution, and termination of employment, where necessary