Human Resources Generalist- P3

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining solutions provider in Kempton Park is seeking a Human Resources professional to provide expert frontline operational support across South Africa. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in HR generalist roles. Responsibilities include coordinating performance processes, managing HR initiatives, and supporting management through employee engagement programs. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a leading company while addressing diverse HR challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in HR generalist roles.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline HR operational support.
• Coordinate performance contracting process annually.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

Job description

Sandvik Mining Overview

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

To provide expert frontline Human Resource operational support to ultimately offer comprehensive and value-adding advice, support and solutions to division of Sandvik across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Will operate in and be responsible for more than one of these areas and perform many of the same activities as professionals that specialize in these individual HR functions.
• HR Program advocacy, communicating the business values of HR initiatives and managing HR program roll out to minimize business disruption.
• Partnering with the business and talent acquisition colleagues on key initiatives (e.g. workforce planning, high potential employee development, succession planning etc.).
• Coordinates the performance contracting process annually.
• Coordinates reporting and monitors action plans to ensure continuous performance dialogues.
• Follows through the measures and activities needed to develop a culture of a high performing organisation.
• Communicates with line management and prepares them for the Sandvik Employee Engagement Programme.
• Analyses the results of the Employee Engage survey findings on a quarterly basis.
• Supports line management in presenting survey results to the employees.
• Monitors action plans, dialogues and results of this implementation.
• Manages disciplinary and grievance processes constructively.

Profile required

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources field.
• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in HR generalist roles providing services to Line Managers.
• English Proficiency.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must be flexible to travel within country where required to give support across multiple sites, and in some circumstances be able to provide support across multiple areas of specialism.

Notice Period

Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.

How To Apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers.

Applications close

31 December 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity. With the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.