Er Specialist

Company Description
- De Beers Group - The World’s Leading Diamond Company

We are the world’s leading diamond company - a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

We’ll provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and - working together - you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.

Venetia is an open-pit mine and the country’s largest producer of diamonds. The mine is in Limpopo Province in the north east corner of South Africa. Currently, we’re mining two of the mine’s largest Kimberlite pipes in a single, open-pit operation. Open-pit mining is likely to run to 2018-2021 and preparations are already under way to convert to underground mining, which is expected to extend the life of the mine to 2046.

**Job Description**:

- It is responsible for the implementation, advice and updating of all the applicable industrial relations practices within the operations. The role needs to initiate appropriate intervention functions such as training, upgrading, trend analysis, and orientation to ensure legal compliance and effectiveness of the processes. This will assist with optimizing the performance of the organization and enhance the well-being of employee relations within the operations.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Constantly review developments in the field to ensure effectiveness and alignment of systems and procedures to best practices.
- Ensure that systems and procedures are compliant with legislation.
- Advice management on the most appropriate cause of action when decision relates to function.
- Provide advice and interpretation to any stakeholder in so far as the function utilization and integration with other HR functions is concerned.
- Provide regular information to all stakeholders regarding use and trends specific to the function
- Regularly conduct function audits to ensure effectiveness and compliance

Develop and maintain relations
- Effective two way open communication with colleagues and stakeholders
- Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees
- Present the ER context at Supervisory Learnerships and/or relevant Venetia programs
- Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans
- Communicate effectively with organizations team
- Support the induction of new employees
- Interview potential new recruits
- Provide Guidance and ensure compliance with disciplinary and grievance inquiries
- Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications
- Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations
- Fairly manage cultural diversity
- Identify ideas to increase motivation and competencies
- Ensure competency of employees for the work required (through coaching HRBPs)

Contractor Management ER
- Manage relationship with Contractors on mine

**Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant Degree or National Diploma
- Grade 12 Essential

**EXPERIENCE**

Experience statement should include reference to:

- At least 5 Years of ER (complexity 2) experience within the Mining industry will be advantageous

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Employment Relations
- Stakeholder Management
- LRA
- EEA

**Additional Information
- Who We Are: De Beers Group**

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ - it’s fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

**Safety**

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect **.**

**Inclusion & Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity