Unit Manager Human Resources

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License (if Applicable)
• Clear security screening record.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• At least 5-8 years' Human Resources experience in a related role.
• NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Human Resources, Employee Relations or relevant field

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resource Management (Operational)
• Ensuring that the shaft provide effective human resources services to meet organisational objectives.
• Ensuring consistent implementation of the Labour Management value chain.
• Ensuring the correct standard processes are in place, maintained and endured to.
• Developing realistic but challenging HR benchmarks and efficiencies for shafts to adhere to.
• Improving systems support to HR (SAP, Essbase, etc.).
• Auditing shafts on compliance to Human Resources standards and processes through data and shaft visits.
• Putting processes in place to support accurate labour reporting and audit shaft labour reporting regularly.
• Providing ad-hoc support where required to ensure high quality delivery of HR service.
• Providing a recruitment service that engages and sources appropriate staff within Operation.
• Contributing to the planning and implementation of the performance management process.
• Coordinating the provision of support to incoming and outgoing expatriates with regards to relocation, accommodation and education arrangements within Operation guidelines.
• Providing independent support and influence to managers and employees in helping to resolve discrimination and harassment allegations and other employee grievances.
• Supporting managers in progressing disciplinary and performance issues for administrative, support and professional employees.
• Ensuring Operational compliance with all obligations under relevant employee consultation processes.
• Leading and developing the performance of a team in line with the organisational performance management system and company values to achieve objectives. Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally (e.g. unions and associations, communities, government structures, municipalities, Contractors and suppliers) at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment such as the BeQ. ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance
• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):
• Approve department's documents.
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focusing on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improving our position on global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment:
• Designing the specific Operations' discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.
• Reviewing and approving labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:
• Providing leadership and inspiring team members towards high performance.
• Managing performance and development of reporting staff.
• Setting the specific Operations' discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:
• Driving the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:
• Driving a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.
• Mentoring individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.
• Creating opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.
• Providing coaching to team members on an on-going basis. Transformation & Sustainability:
• Driving a culture of transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.

Additional Requirements

• Qualification in Labour Law would be advantageous.
• NQF 8 (Post graduate Diploma / Honours Degree / Professional Qualification Degree) in Human Resources, Employee Relations or relevant field would be advantageous.