P&O Generalist Operations

De Beers Group of Companies; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of platinum group metals is seeking a People & Organisation specialist for their Polokwane Smelter. This role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing employee life cycles, and conducting inquiries. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including in the mining industry, and possess strong computer skills, particularly in SAP HR. The company offers a culture of excellence and opportunities for growth in a values-led environment.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safety and respect for diversity

Qualifications

• 3 years People & Organisation experience, including 2 years in the mining industry.
• Competent in Talent Management processes and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Manage the employment life cycle of each employee.
• Conduct disciplinary and grievance inquiries.

Skills

P&O generalist experience

Computer literacy including SAP HR/Nav+

Proficient in analytical and reporting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of South African cultural diversity

Education

NQF 6 Advanced Certificate/National Diploma

Relevant HR / Business related degree

Tools

SAP HR

Navigator +

ER Navigator

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long‑term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location of position: Polokwane Smelter

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety: Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

• Effective systems management of all People & Organisation processes.
• Ensure that system policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Regularly liaise with the P&O Manager and Advisor on system operations activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety and legal standards.
• Monitor P&O processes to ensure compliance and understanding by clients.
• Foster cooperation and teamwork among team members and stakeholders.
• Align process flow in the system with stakeholder requirements.
• Communicate process problems to relevant parties for resolution.
• Address constraints impacting the system upstream and downstream.
• Manage the employment life cycle of each employee in the responsible section, including onboarding, movements, OMAEC processes and off boarding.
• Conduct disciplinary and grievance inquiries according to company procedures.
• Manage employee workplace attendance through corrective behaviour management.
• Identify potential conflict situations, root causes, and propose action steps.
• Ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations by following procedures.
• Manage cultural diversity fairly by applying P&O regulations equally.
• Effective application of necessary administration system.
• Compile accurate system reports.
• Provide required job instructions to employees.
• Conduct and/or participate in Production Critical and Safety meetings.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for P&O management or other stakeholders when required.
• Ensure compliance with system administration requirements such as ER Navigator, Navigator +, EMB, Shift Adjustment Tool and Kiosks.
• Contribute to the P&O labour (headcount) planning and reporting process in the weekly, monthly, and annual cycle.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of employee and organisational data.

People & Teams

• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

Compliance

• Adherence to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the P&O Advisor

Qualifications

• -NQF 6 Advanced Certificate/National Diploma
• Relevant HR / Business related degree

Experience

• 3 years People & Organisation experience, of which two years in the mining industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• P&O generalist experience essential
• Experience in employment life cycle and behaviour management essential.
• Computer literate for role including SAP HR/Nav+/
• Proficient in labour management planning processes.
• Proficient in analytical and reporting skills
• Competent in Talent Management processes and implementation
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent in persuasion and conflict management skills
• Good understanding of SA cultural diversity & inclusion and their impact in the work environment
• Competent in reporting skills including numeracy
• Advanced computer literacy, including SAP HR , Navigator + and ER Navigator .
• Competent in HR systems and related legislation.
• Good understanding of interpreting and complying with South African transformation legislation requirements

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values‑led environment.
• Market‑aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

26 January 2026

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