Industrial Relations (IR) Superintendent

Samancor Chrome; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome in South Africa seeks an experienced Industrial Relations professional to identify, develop and implement interventions to create a healthy IR climate with internal and external stakeholders. You will guide HR and IR practitioners and support wage negotiations while maintaining compliance with IR legislation.

The role requires leading labour relations initiatives, managing disciplinary processes, and maintaining alignment between policy and practice across the Group.

Qualifications

• Law degree with specialization in Labour Law.
• Minimum 6 years Industrial Relations experience in a similar environment.
• Experience representing the company at CCMA/MEIBC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the IR climate and provide guidance to BU’s in stabilising and improving the climate.
• Analyse IR trends and make suitable recommendations.
• Represent the company at CCMA/MEIBC and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate wage negotiations and prepare negotiation positions.
• Develop and implement IR policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

IR management

Wage negotiations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Law degree with specialization in Labour Law

Tools

SAP

LMS

IMS

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To identify and develop relevant interventions which will assist the organisation to attain its objectives of a healthy conducive IR climate through good relationships with internal and external stakeholders

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To identify and develop relevant interventions which will assist the organisation to attain its objectives of a healthy conducive IR climate through good relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

• Compile and conduct IR/Labour Law/Disciplinary training
• Provide support and guidance to IR Practitioners and HR Managers
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Maintain and improve relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Measure customer satisfaction in terms of Corporate Communication and recommend corrective action
• Attend to and resolve communication related issues by advising internal and external customers when required

BUSINESS PROCESSES

HR Legislation, Policies And Procedure

• Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, etc.)
• Provide information and advice regarding legislation that may affect employment issues.
• Initiate and develop IR Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, etc.
• Manage implementation of all policies and procedures and protocols consistently throughout the Group

Industrial Relations

• Monitor the IR climate and provide guidance to BU’s in stabilising and improving the climate
• Analyse IR trends and make suitable recommendations
• Analyse complaints and reports relating to referred disputes and select appropriate resolution processAdvise the operations on IR issues
• Track absenteeism and make recommendations
• Monitor disputes
• Represent the Company at the CCMA and MEIBC
• Support the IR Manager with liaising with attorneys and external stakeholders on CCMA/MEIBC and Labour Court matters.
• Manage the Disciplinary and Grievance process
• Ensure efficient and consistent application of IR/Disciplinary Policy
• Negotiate within mandates
• Facilitate relationship building between stakeholders and management
• Chair Union meetings and Liaise with HR Managers; IR Practitioners and site Shop Stewards

Wage Negotiations

• Assist with wage negotiation process
• Advise during negotiations
• Research information in preparation for wage negotiations
• Revise agreements when required

Reporting

• Compile and report IR statistics (disciplinary & litigation reports)
• Coordinate Reports from Business Units and submit to Group IR Manager
• Maintenance of disciplinary recordkeeping in SAP
• Running SAP reports to obtain IR related information

WORKING CONDITIONS (x tick applicable)

Overtime: Standby: Shifts: Travel: X Carry Legal Appointment:

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Control costs and budget in area of responsibility
• Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

Workplace Competencies

Systems:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, LMS)

Job Skills

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of understanding of HR Legislation
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997)
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995)
• Demonstrate understanding of Dispute Resolution Legislation and Procedures
• Company Policies and Procedures

Key Customers

• All Samancor Chrome Business Units

Minimum Qualifications

• Law Degree with specialisation in Labour Law
• 6 years’ Industrial Relations experience in similar environment, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Experience in participating / contributing in wage negotiations
• Representing the company at CCMA / MEIBC

Closing date: 22 September 2026

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