People and Organisation Advisor

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company seeks a People & Organisation Advisor to enhance operational performance and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves providing guidance to management on P&O policies and maintaining employee relations. A National Diploma in HR is required, along with 3-5 years of generalist HR experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a safer and more inclusive workplace while working in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a P&O Generalist, preferably in a mining environment.
• Familiarity with local and national labour laws and compliance.
• Understanding of HR policies, processes, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy environment and safe operations practices.
• Provide advice and guidance on interpreting P&O policies.
• Monitor P&O practices through reporting to line management.
• Conduct diagnostic studies to determine root causes for people-related problems.

Skills

People & Organisation Generalist

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

HR compliance knowledge

Education

National Diploma in HRM /Organisational / Human Resources or Organisational & Industrial Psychology (NQF6)

B-degree in HRM /Organisational / Human Resources or Organisational & Industrial Psychology (NQF7)

Tools

SAP HR

MS Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Operations People & Organisation Advisor.

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.

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 People & Organisation Advisor your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Maintain a healthy environment and safe operations practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures and setting Kumba standards. Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to employees and line managers on interpreting P&O policies, procedures, and employment terms and conditions.
• Deliver P&O services such as manpower planning, recruitment, performance management, reward, management of incapacity cases and employee relations through technical proficiency.
• 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 possible solutions.
• Ensure data integrity through auditing and maintenance of the relevant P&O systems

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 the People & Organisation (P&O) department on a band 6.10 (D1) level reporting to the Section Manager P&O.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in HRM /Organisational / Human Resources or Organisational & Industrial Psychology (NQF6)
• B-degree in HRM /Organisational / Human Resources or Organisational & Industrial Psychology (NQF7) – (Preferred)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a P&O Generalist, preferably in a mining environment.
• Experience with SAP HR and MS Office.
• Understanding of HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Knowledge of organisational structure and its impact on HR functions.
• Familiarity with local and national labour laws and compliance.
• Insight into compensation strategies and market benchmarks.
• Knowledge of benefits offerings and healthcare plan processes.
• Experience with various HRIS platforms for data management and reporting.
• Mediation and negotiation skills for conflict resolution.
• Understanding of performance appraisal methods and employee development.
• Best practices in fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Strategies for identifying and developing future leaders.

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.