Human Resources Manager

Sourcing and Recruitment Consultants; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Site HR Manager for a mining site in Polokwane, South Africa. The successful candidate will manage the full HR lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective labor relations in a unionized environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in the mining sector. Competitive salary offered based on experience (R600k - R900k CTC PA).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in mining.
• High level of resilience and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often remote mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with operational goals.
• Manage relationships with unions and conflict resolution.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment.
• Ensure HR activities adhere to safety regulations.
• Manage training programs and skill gaps.
• Lead community engagement efforts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of industry-specific labor laws

Expertise in managing multi-union environments

Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll software

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Industrial Psychology

Job description

*Estimated Remuneration based on experience and background will be between R600 - R900k CTC PA (negotiable).

As the Site HR Manager (Mining industry) you will be responsible for managing the full human resources lifecycle for a specific mine site.

Given the high-risk and remote nature of mining, this role prioritizes safety compliance, labor relations in unionized environments, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Align HR strategies with site-specific operational goals and organizational growth.
• Labor & Industrial Relations: Manage relationships with unions, handle conflict resolution, and ensure compliance with site-specific labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Oversee end-to-end recruitment to ensure the site has a steady pipeline of skilled labor and management.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all HR activities adhere to mining-specific safety regulations and national labor legislation.
• Training & Development: Identify site skill gaps and manage training programs, including mandatory safety inductions and technical upskilling.
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage site-specific payroll inputs, benefits administration, and housing/village management where applicable.
• Community & Social Responsibility: Lead social labor initiatives and community engagement efforts aligned with corporate and local regulatory goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: A relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor's degree or Diploma) in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Industrial Psychology.
• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years specifically within the mining or natural resources sector.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific labor laws (e.g., CCMA in South Africa or equivalent regional bodies).
• Expertise in managing multi-union environments.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll software.
• Attributes: High level of resilience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced, often remote mining environments.