DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT JOHANNESBURG:
Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a Principal Employee Relations, you will be responsible to provide support to the HR Leadership Team to develop and execute short / medium / long term ER strategies consistent with current and future trends in ER / IR practice. The Principal Employee Relations develops and maintains appropriate governance structures to ensure compliance with workplace relations legislation and global consistency.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
•Support HR Operations Managers in Africa to review and execute IR/ER documents;
•Assist in delivery of Employee Relations activities for South32 functions in JHB;
•Represent South32 in internal and external engagements, high-risk disputes and arbitrations as required (including CCMA referral matters for complex cases (HMM/Hillside) and full coverage for JHB Office. This may include initiating internal disciplinary proceedings;
•Where required, act as an independent Chairperson to any internal South African cases deemed as dismissible offences or sensitive cases, for e.g. Harassment;
•Provide ER legal advice in general to the South Africa Operations, as and when required;
•Develop training content, as required for HR to deploy to line leaders;
•Contribute to the development of ER procedures, guidelines and reporting requirements;
•Assist in strategy setting and guide HR Business Partners in management of complex cases;
•Support HR Managers to review and audit ER risks and support where corrective mitigation plans are put in place;
•In conjunction with HR Managers provide input into, briefings and advice on employment-related matters for the South Africa Operations and the JHB Office;
•Facilitate the interpretation and implementation of employment arrangements, policies, procedures and applicable employment legislation;
•Support HR Managers during wage agreements, as required;
•Provide regular labour law updates and establish an ER network for all Africa ER personnel;
•Support the Mozal ER Principal where required.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
•5 years’ experience in a Legal or ER role;
•Sound understanding of the interpretation and governance requirements for Legislation and IR / ER Standards;
•Awareness of Labour laws (South Africa and Mozambique), Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Workers Compensation requirements;
•Experience in risk management and governance;
•Proficient negotiation, written and verbal communication skills;
•Ability to interpret and explain complex legal regulations, policies, or procedures to a diverse group of stakeholders;
•Skilled advisor in challenging environments;
•Able to present complex ideas and material to a varied audience, internal, external, key stakeholders, senior leaders;
•Proficient level expertise in developing ER policy and practices.
Qualifications for this role are:
•Tertiary qualified LLB/Law or Bachelor IR/ER, Labour Relations.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net
This advertisement will close on 26 March 2025
