ER Advisor at Anglo American

Job Description:

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

Safety, Health, and Environment

• 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.
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities

Performance and Delivery:

• Provide guidance and support to relevant stakeholders on all matters related to employee relations in compliance with Labour Legislation.
• Ensure disciplinary cases and disputes are managed according to the mine relationship strategy.
• Advise line management and HR personnel on policies, procedures, and labour legislation.
• Maintain relations with trade unions to foster labour peace, joint problem-solving, and stability.
• Promote a high level of competency among supervisors in handling disciplinary cases.
• Manage diversity between recognised unions fairly and equitably.
• Implement and ensure compliance with all agreements.
• Deliver a high-level advisory service to the Mine and maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee relations information.
• Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support and implement strategies, plans, and policies for effective labour relations as the operation requires.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with all stakeholders.
• Participate actively in consultation forums.
• Coach stakeholders on relevant policies and communicate effectively.
• Assess employment practices trends and provide appropriate advice.

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

Qualifications:

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

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years experience in employee relations advisory in a mining 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:

• 14 May, 2026