Employee Relations Advisor at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• This is a Specialist role within the P&O structure responsible for Employee Relations practices and systems at the operations.
• The role ensures all aspects of ER support are compliant and is in line with Valterra Platinum guidelines and practices.

Safety:

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery:

• Expert advice and compliance through constant reviewing of developments in the ER field to ensure effectiveness and alignment of knowledge in ER team.
• Ensure that procedures are compliant with legislation.
• Ensure that procedures are used to the full by all stakeholders by regularly auditing usage and application.
• 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 ER audits to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Hold and attend disciplinary and grievance inquiries.
• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications.
• Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations.
• Maintain good employee relations through effective two-way open communication with line managers and employees and develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with internal and external service suppliers.
• Effective development and application of the necessary ER administration systems and practices through provision of accurate ER related information.
• Support projects for the implementation of applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards.
• Ensure that ER systems used, and procedures are competitive, legal, integrated with other Valterra Platinum systems and understood by employees.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to Valterra Platinum internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Human Resource management or Employee relations.
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license.

Experience

• At least five years Human Resources experience, of which three years should in Employee Relation preferably in the mining environment or related.

Technical skills

• Proficient in the interpretation and implementation of the LRA.
• Proficient in negotiation, problem solving and diplomatic skills.
• Proficient skills in relationship building with stakeholders (internal & external).
• Proficient skills in dispute or conflict resolution.

Closing Date

• 13 June 2025