HR Superintendent Operations (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

Purpose of the Job:

• To identify and provide the company with relevant Human Resource interventions in the HR Operations field which will assist the organisation to attain its objectives.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY 

• Ensure the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No.29 of 1996) safety and health standards are maintained

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure the Business plan labour complements are manned to set standards
• Ensure Job profiles exist for all positions
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Conduct retention surveys and implement retention strategies
• Ensure that the Time and Attendance function (BessAccess) is managed effectively
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are maintained
• Ensure that attendance is recorded and interfaced with SAP Management system.
• Continuously investigate the enhancement of the system
• Ensure system is correctly used to do shift clearance
• Ensure system is used for zoning purposed
• Ensure that the SAP electronic HR and Payroll system is managed effectively.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are maintained
• Ensure that reports are used to manage labour and other activities for example overtime, call outs, standby, acting etc.
• Manage contractor labour 
• Customer Relations:
• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders

BUSINESS PROCESSES

HR Legislation:

• Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, EE Act, etc.)
• Provide information and advice regarding legislation that may impact employment issues 

Labour Management:

• Ensure labour is managed in accordance with set standards. 
• Compile labour summaries
• Attend weekly EMP meetings
• Ensure that a pool of trained not placed labour exist

Employment Equity:

• Assist with the compilation of the EE Report
• Assist with the Development of EE targets per Job Level per site and for Business Unit
• Identify gaps
• Ensure engagement and promotions address gaps
• Monitor compliance with EE targets
• Assist with the implementation of EE initiatives
• Assist with the Establishment of a pool of EE candidates 

Employee Transport:

• Manage the transport contract
• Ensure all aspects of the contract are met by the Service Provider
• Continuously liaise with the service provider on all aspects of the contract
• Handle all related queries

Reporting:

• Compile monthly HR Reports

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Financial Management
• Monitor and control section costs
• Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets

Workplace Competencies:

HR Legislation:

• Interpret and apply the codes of good practice and guidelines in the Labour Relations Act and Basic conditions of employment Act
• Interpret and apply employment equity legislation

Industrial Relations:

• Assist with the maintenance of discipline
• Apply negotiation skills and lead negotiations at Business unit level
• Apply principles of dispute management in labour relations
• Demonstrate understanding of how to conduct a disciplinary hearing
• Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace

Employee Wellness:

• Promote the impact of personal wellness on work performance
• Assist employees with their personal wellness

Climate and Culture:

• Demonstrate understanding of the impact of an unfavorable Climate and Culture in an organisation
• Demonstrate an understanding of Motivational theories

Recruitment and Selection:

• Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions
• Conduct recruitment interview using Targeted Selection methodology 
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Psychometric Assessments in the recruitment process
• Manage the Business Unit Recruitment process
• Implement the Recruitment, Selection and Assessment Protocol 

Talent Management:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Talent Management and the impact on the organisation
• Ensure the establishment of a talent pool

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or Technikon Diploma
• Valid Certificate of Fitness
• First aid

Additional qualifications:

• Computer Literacy

Experience: 

• 6 Years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial experience

Closing Date: 8 May 2026