ER Advisor at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Employee Relations Advisor your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety and Health

• Prioritize safety and health in all team interactions, leading by example to achieve zero harm and prevent fatalities.
• Lead by example, fostering a safety-first culture.
• Encourage open reporting of unsafe behaviours without fear of consequences.
• Identify and address risks in the workplace using discipline-specific plans and operational risk management systems.
• Use operational risk management systems.
• Monitor critical control performance and integrate them into daily work practices.
• Establish and maintain Safety and Health systems within the work area.
• Evaluate safety leadership skills in direct reports.
• Ensure team members are fit for duty and address issues as needed.
• Conduct safety interactions, regular visual inspections, and workplace audits.
• Conduct physical safety checks and provide coaching.
• Gather data for safety reports and KPIs.
• Report and rectify deficiencies.
• Conduct regular safety audits to ensure compliance and address any issues.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safet Actions.

Performance Delivery:

• Deliver expert guidance to all stakeholders on employee relations matters, ensuring strict adherence to Labour Legislation and organisational policies.
• Administer disciplinary cases and resolve disputes in alignment with the mine’s relationship strategy and procedural fairness principles.
• Offer specialised advice to line managers and HR teams on interpreting policies, procedures, and labour laws to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Foster constructive relations with trade unions through transparent dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and initiatives to sustain labour stability.
• Enhance supervisory competency by designing training programs on effective disciplinary management, conflict resolution, and legal compliance.
• Ensure equitable diversity management across recognised unions, upholding fairness in negotiations and dispute resolutions.
• Execute and enforce compliance with collective agreements, arbitration outcomes, and statutory obligations across all operations.
• Provide strategic advisory services to the Mine leadership, safeguarding the accuracy and confidentiality of employee relations records and communications.
• Conduct thorough analysis of employee relations data to identify trends, forecast risks, and recommend proactive interventions.
• Collaborate in developing, implementing, and monitoring labour relations strategies, policies, and action plans tailored to operational needs.
• Cultivate and sustain trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently align interests and resolve conflicts.
• Engage actively in formal consultation forums, representing organisational interests while advocating for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Deliver targeted coaching to stakeholders on policy application, communication best practices, and legal obligations to minimise disputes.
• Monitor and evaluate employment practices trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimise workplace relations.

This role is in the People & Organisation (P&O) NC department on a band 6.10 (D1) level reporting to the Section Manager Employee Relations Sishen & Kolomela.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Labour Law / Industrial Relations / HRM (NQF6)
• SA Driver’s Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years experience in employee relations advisory capacity in a ming environment.
• Strong understanding of relevant labour laws, collective bargaining processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms within a unionised environment.
• Knowledge of the principles and tactics involved in union negotiations, including handling grievances and managing labour disputes.
• Familiarity with company policies, procedures, and frameworks regarding employee relations, including disciplinary codes and conflict resolution protocols.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and how these impact employee relations, especially within unionised work environments.
• Understanding of collective agreements, employment contracts, and employee rights, with the ability to interpret and advise on legal terms and conditions.

Closing Date:

• 15 March, 2026