Employee Relations Specialist at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• The purpose of this role is to provide expert Employee Relations (ER) support within a mining organisation, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, fostering positive industrial relations, and mitigating operational risks through strategic ER interventions.

Qualifications    

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management, Industrial Psychology or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification in IR highly advantageous

Certifications:

• Registration with a relevant human resources management professional body

Experience    

• 5 years demonstrated experience in employee relations
• 3 years proven track record of involvement in workplace discipline management and dispute resolution within mining environment
• 3 years’ experience working with Trade Unions and Bargaining Council
• 3 years’ experience in general people management
• Experience representing organisations at CCMA and Labour Courts
• 2 years’ experience in project management (Advantage)

Duties    
ER Strategy implementation:

• Develop and implement ER strategies aligned with mining industry regulations and operational requirements.

ER service delivery & dispute resolution:

• ER Case Resolution within SLA
• Advise management on complex ER issues, including interpretation of collective agreements and mining-specific labor laws.
• Lead investigations into serious misconduct, safety breaches, and operational disputes.
• Represent the company at CCMA, Labour Court or Bargaining Council for dispute resolution meetings.
• Disciplinary hearing schedules including dispute resolution attendance registers.
• Provide general administrative support as required (set up meetings, arrange venues, take minutes etc..)
• Ensure timeous implementation and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)

Governance & Compliance:

• Monitor compliance with sector-specific legislation (e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act).
• Conduct risk assessments for labor unrest and develop contingency plans.
• Review ER related documents such as charge sheets and disciplinary outcomes prior to issue
• Prepare and manage EE plans for mining segment and manage deviations to the plan
• Oversee the EE Committee including the coordination and facilitation of EE Committee meetings, presentation and minutes
• Provide the necessary training to the EE Committee and manage nominations and appointments of members

Critical Stakeholder Engagement:

• Drive union engagement strategies and facilitate wage negotiations in line with industry benchmarks.
• Maintain chairpersons list and ensure ongoing training.
• Conduct ER training and any legal updates related to workplace law.
• Prepare detailed ER analytics and trend reports to inform workforce planning and risk mitigation (monthly, quarterly or upon request).

Job Competencies    

• Advanced knowledge of mining labor legislation and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Ability to manage high-complexity disputes and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management with unions and regulatory authorities.
• Data-driven ER risk analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with mining operational processes and their impact on ER.

Deadline:30th January,2026