Business Partner Human Resources - Richards Bay

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 HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

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 Business Partner Human Resources, you will provide coaching, advice and support to South32 functional leaders regarding people management across the employee life cycle.  This includes a focus on leadership, talent development, employee relations, team building and driving a performance culture in line with South32 values.

The incumbent will apply their expertise to support and govern key HR processes including workforce design, workforce planning, job grading, recruitment, reward and benefits and talent management.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure understanding and technical knowledge to deliver people related programs, coaching, advice and feedback (e.g. employee engagement, team building, culture).
• Facilitate effective workforce planning to identify the capacity and capability of the organisation to deliver its objectives. 
• Provide leaders with advice and support on organisation and role design, including alignment to the organisation design standard, role grading and remuneration framework.
• Partner and collaborate with the broader HR function to achieve results that deliver value and are aligned with the global HR business plan as well as relevant Standards and Procedures.
• Promote new ways of working and agree appropriate local-level interventions to maximise opportunities, support change and manage risk.
• Coach leaders to effectively and consistently manage their people.
•  Review trends and metrics to develop solutions to local issues in partnership with client group.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Qualifications for this role are:

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 10 November 2026.