P&O Projects Advisor

Anglo American; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining firm in Kathu is hiring a P&O Projects Advisor to deliver P&O advice and support to project managers and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HR diploma and several years of HR experience, particularly in a projects environment. The role requires maintaining safety standards and assisting in employee capability development, ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in human resources within a projects or contractor management environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of P&O trends, with a focus on innovation and transformation in HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide P&O advice and support to project managers.
• Ensure compliance with all SHE policies.
• Assist line managers in employee capability development.
• Conduct diagnostic studies and advise on solutions.
• Maintain integrity of relevant P&O systems.

Skills

Human resources experience

Strong understanding of P&O functions

Performance management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Learning and development

Education

Relevant Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF6)

Relevant B-Degree (NQF7)

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a P&O Projects Advisor. The purpose of this role is to Provide P&O advice, data and support to the project managers and contractors by delivering services across the full range of P&O activities.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our P&O Projects Advisor, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment through adherence to all SHE policies following Kumba standards, promoting a safety-focused culture in all operations.
• Performance and Delivery
• P&O Advisory and Operational Support
  • Provide advice, guidance, and support to employees and line managers on interpreting P&O policies, procedures, and employment terms and conditions.
  • Through technical proficiency, deliver P&O services such as manpower planning, recruitment, performance management, reward, management of incapacity cases, and employee relations.
  • Actively participate in various operational meetings, e.g. monthly departmental/section team meetings, to ensure alignment and fit-to-purpose service.
  • Provides independent support and advice to comply with transformational and labour legislation and to proactively identify barriers to enable line management to manage transformational and labour issues.
  • Assist line managers in developing well-defined structures and roles with aligned competencies and learning paths.
  • Assist line managers in developing and determining levels of employee capabilities through talent management, performance management standards, and development initiatives.
  • Assist in maintaining sound employee relations through continuous coaching, consulting, and negotiating with various stakeholders.
  • Monitor good P&O practices through P&O reporting to line management to enable them to comply and improve people and social processes.
  • Conduct diagnostic studies, analyse data to determine root causes for people-related problems, and advise line management on viable solutions.
  • Ensure data integrity through auditing and maintenance of the relevant P&O systems, within the CPM structure.

Sustainability and Social

• • Ensure alignment and collaboration with the Social Way Program within Kumba.

People and Teams

• • Network, promote teamwork, provide support, and advise and influence performance to give effect to the Organisation Model.
  • Support OE performance capability and talent of the P&O team.

Compliance

• • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements by conducting market analysis, networking, and international and local benchmarking.
  • Ensure all businesses comply with corporate governance, policies, statutory, legal, and other requirements.

This role is in People and Organisation department on a band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager P&O Projects and Contractors.

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF6)
• Relevant B-Degree (NQF7)
• SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in human resources, ideally within a projects or contractor management environment.
• Strong understanding of People & Organisation (P&O) generalist functions, including operational delivery.
• Proven track record in key HR functions such as:
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment
  • Learning and Development
  • Reward Management
  • Organisational Change and Development
• Up-to-date knowledge of P&O trends, with a future-focused approach to innovation and transformation in HR practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of external business environments and awareness of how industry changes impact internal HR functions, processes, and capabilities.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.