HR Practitioner – Organisational Development (OD) & Wellness (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated workplace wellness programme, promote employee wellness and ensure efficient communication to all stakeholders regarding wellness and organisational development matters.  

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

CUSTOMERS

Customer Relations:

• Develop and maintain productive relationship with internal and external customers.
• Maintain internal relations, including the interface across departments to ensure departmental needs are met and employees are satisfied.  
• Provide relevant and specialised technical support to applicable stakeholders.
• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g., IR issues)
• Ensure customer satisfaction.

Suppliers Relations:

• Liaise with HR suppliers.

 BUSINESS PROCESSES

HR Legislation:

• Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, EE Act, Skills Development Act, etc.)
• Assist with development of various procedures in line with Samancor policies and coordinate the implementation of the approved procedures.  

Employee Wellness:

• Implement and manage the approved wellness program within budget and strategy parameters to ensure benefits are realised.  
• Plan and organise awareness campaigns and wellness days to create awareness amongst employees on wellness related matters.  
• Educate employees on EWP principles, its objectives and benefits through training and alignment with stakeholders.  
• Design, implement and manage a suitable EWP program which will address employee needs and contribute to productive workforce.
• Ensure employees gain access to services available under the EWP through campaigns and related programs.
• Communicate monthly Wellness topics Liaise with Employee Wellness Service provider and manage the program.

Organisation Development:

• Implement Organisational Development initiatives as required Coordinate and implement Samancor Value initiatives on an ongoing basis to embed the Samancor Culture.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce operating cost.  
• Act on improvement opportunities recommended by stakeholders.
• Initiate and implement Culture building events Compile, administer and analyse climate surveys and organizational development interventions for continuous improvement in the organisation's culture. 
• Identify, recommend and facilitate OD interventions in line with approved programme objectives where required. 
• Ensure that Organisational Values are embedded. 
• Ensure regular communication/initiatives regarding Organisational Values.
• Assist with administration of Equity, Skills Development and Training Forum Meetings and other information sharing events, where required.

Communication:

• Develop and implement Communication initiatives related to Organisational Culture and Climate (e.g., Sports days, Awards Ceremonies and other functions)
• Manage communications projects.
• Conduct bi-annual Communication audits.
• Initiate and implement culture building events.
• Attend high-level events to ensure coverage through communication channels.
• Develop Communication material (e.g., Videos, Presentations, Visitor Booklets).
• Ensure the Communicate strategy and Cope of Practice are implemented.
• Ensure effective communication to the workforce is done.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences; Industrial Psychology; Marketing and/or any other related field
• At least 4 years relevant experience
• Experience in the industry will be an added advantage. 
• Computer Literacy  
• 1 year’s supervisory experience in similar environment will be advantageous.

Competencies Required:

• Apply the skills of customer care in a specific work environment.
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997).
• Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace.
• Apply knowledge of community issues in relation to development projects.
• Adhere to professional conduct and business ethics in a Public Relations and Communication environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Motivational theories.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics.
• HR Policies and procedures.
• Operating computer systems.
• MS Office.

Selection Procedure:

• Panel Interviews
• Assessments