An industry leader in contract mining and mining services company operating across multiple sites in South Africa, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support its Eastern Limb Operations. This is a senior operational HR role requiring a highly hands-on individual with extensive experience in labour relations, employee relations, union engagement, and HR management within the mining industry.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Labour Relations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the mining, contract mining, construction, or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience working within highly unionised environments.
• Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices.
• Proven experience handling CCMA, Bargaining Council, disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity matters.
• Experience in wage negotiations and union engagement will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively between sites.

Key responsibilities
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Acting as the primary HR Business Partner to Site Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Providing professional HR and labour relations support across multiple mining operations.
• Managing employee relations, disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, and dispute resolution.
• Representing the company in CCMA and Bargaining Council matters.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.
• Participating in collective bargaining and wage negotiation processes.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and labour management initiatives.
• Providing guidance and support to site-based HR Administrators.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation, company policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Assisting with organisational change, restructuring, workforce optimisation, and consultation processes.
• Supporting Employment Equity, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Monitoring HR trends, risks, and workforce metrics to support operational decision-making.General financial administration and collaboration with other departments

Skills required

• Strong labour relations and employee relations expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
• High level of professionalism, resilience, and integrity.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to achieving and maintaining equitable representation in line with its approved Employment Equity Plan and applicable sectoral targets for the minister of employment and labour.

All appointments will be made in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan, applicable legislation, and the principles of fairness and merit.