Snr Advisor People Relations - Kendal Power Station

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Kendal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for a Senior Advisor People Relations at Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on providing consulting on people relations and promoting industrial peace, including dispute resolution and policy guidance.

The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives and align with Eskom’s standards. The position requires strong leadership, stakeholder training, and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with company policies and HR frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or technikon equivalent in Industrial/Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources or Social Sciences (NQF 7, 360 credits).
• 5+ years of experience in HR, industrial relations or labour law.
• Experience in dispute resolution and industrial peace processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispute resolution management during workforce issues.
• Provide specialist consulting and advisory services to management on people relations.
• Manage the implementation of a participative management framework.
• Ensure stakeholders are trained on HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with Eskom policies.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Negotiating

Analytical

Litigation

Problem solving

Organizational

Collating data

Education

B Degree/B Tech in Industrial/Labour Relations/Labour Law/Human Resources/Social Sciences

Job description

Snr Advisor People Relations - Kendal Power Station

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position: SNR Advisor People RelationsPosition/Task Grade: G15Area of specialization: To provide consulting and advisory services to management regarding people relations and promote industrial peace.Department: Human ResourcesBusiness Unit: KendalLocation: Mpumalanga

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioral

• Ethical behavior
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Team player
• Motivating Teams
• Coaching
• Developing

Knowledge

• Eskom recognition agreement
• Disciplinary procedure and code standard
• Eskom conditions of service, human resources policies and procedures
• Dispute resolution mechanisms
• Conflict management
• Case Law

Skill

• Communication
• Conflict management
• Negotiating
• Analytical
• Litigation
• Problem solving
• Organizational
• Collating of data

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dispute resolution management
• Provide a specialist consulting and advisory service
• Manage the implementation of a participative management framework
• Ensure stakeholders are trained
• Monitor key performance indicators and ensure compliance

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Qualifications

• B Degree/B Tech in Industrial/Labour Relations/Labour Law/Human Resources/Social Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience

• 5 Years’ Experience in Human Resources/Labour Law/Industrial Relations