Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Multiform Human Development

Job Description

• An industry leader in contract mining and mining services company operating across multiple sites in South Africa, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support its Eastern Limb Operations.
• This is a senior operational HR role requiring a highly hands-on individual with extensive experience in labour relations, employee relations, union engagement, and HR management within the mining industry.

Minimum requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or Labour Relations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the mining, contract mining, construction, or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience working within highly unionised environments.
• Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices.
• Proven experience handling CCMA, Bargaining Council, disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity matters.
• Experience in wage negotiations and union engagement will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively between sites.

Key responsibilities

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Acting as the primary HR Business Partner to Site Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Providing professional HR and labour relations support across multiple mining operations.
• Managing employee relations, disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, and dispute resolution.
• Representing the company in CCMA and Bargaining Council matters.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.
• Participating in collective bargaining and wage negotiation processes.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and labour management initiatives.
• Providing guidance and support to site-based HR Administrators.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation, company policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Assisting with organisational change, restructuring, workforce optimisation, and consultation processes.
• Supporting Employment Equity, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Monitoring HR trends, risks, and workforce metrics to support operational decision-making.General financial administration and collaboration with other departments

Skills required

• Strong labour relations and employee relations expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
• High level of professionalism, resilience, and integrity.

Closing Date 22 June 2026