Human Resources Superintendent - Witbank at Glencore

The role is responsible for ensure the constant flow of suitable qualified and experienced talent to meet the human resources requirements of the Operations within the Complex. The incumbent ensures that a positive culture is built and maintained within the Operations, that the Complex’s transformation agenda is driven, that Supervisors and Line Managers are provided support in managing people issues, that employee collective and individual issues are dealt with at the lowest possible level and that the Company’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures as well as legislative requirements are adhered to.

 Key Responsibilities

• Translating the HR Strategy for the Complex into an action plan for the year for the Operations; providing input into the Life of Mine Plan and liaising with Operations Managers to put together the Labour Budget.
• Providing input into the Complex’s Social and Labour Plan and Employment Equity Plan and ensuring that the HR elements of these are implemented.
• Initiating requisitions to recruit and coordinating and overseeing the selection processes for vacancies in areas of responsibility in conjunction with the Group Transactional Services team as well as Hiring Managers within the Operations and own HR Team as relevant.
• Overseeing that all time and attendance as well as bonus inputs are captured timeously for payroll.
• Driving a positive Employee Relations Climate within Operations responsible for and ensuring that consultative forums as relevant are functional and meet at agreed upon intervals.
• Ensuring and overseeing the implementation of HR Policies and Procedures, including assisting Supervisors and Line Managers in ensuring that discipline is maintained. Supporting the HR Manager in Dispute Resolution processes including strikes and lock-outs and representing the Complex in conciliation matters at the CCMA.
• Driving Employee Wellness Programs in the Operations in line with the Company’s integrated Wellness Strategy.
• Identifying risks in areas of responsibility and in consultation with the HR Manager and/or Operations Managers and putting in place plans to mitigate the risks.
• Keeping abreast of developments and trends in the industry, legislation and general HR practice and engaging HR Manager as relevant to ensure that own processes keep up to speed with relevant developments and trends.
• Reviewing on an ongoing basis own and team performance and also seeking feedback from stakeholders, providing feedback to the team and ensuring that processes are adjusted to close any identified gaps.

 Minimum Qualification:

• Relevant Degree in Human Resources or any other relevant tertiary qualification.
• An Honours Degree and a Business qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, 2 of which must be at an HR Officer level.
• Understanding of legislative requirements as they relate to the Mining Industry.
• Working knowledge of MS Office packages and an understanding of various HR Systems and their application.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managerial Competence – taking the lead, setting objectives, sequencing process/initiatives/projects and organising resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Valuing individuals – treating diverse groups of people with respect and effectively employing this diversity to the advantage of the organisation.
• Teamness – inspiring and fostering commitment, pride and trust amongst team members, seeking and valuing contributions and valuing collaboration.
• Rule Orientation – adhering to rules and regulations. Following instructions and limiting risk to business of non-compliance.
• Communicating information – creating shared meaning by clearly communicating the relevant information to a decision or task.