Manager: Employee Relations - Klerksdorp at Senwes

Description

• Senwes is looking for an experienced Manager: Employee Relations to provide oversight, expert legal guidance, and hands-on support to management and HR teams in all matters relating to labour law compliance, dispute resolution, union engagement, and workplace governance.
• Providing oversight of the Group’s ER framework.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Managing disputes and representing the organisation at statutory bodies (e.g., CCMA).
• Mitigating industrial action risks.
• Empowering leaders and HR practitioners with expert ER knowledge and support.
• Proactively assess legislative developments and recommend appropriate responses.
• Serve as HR compliance officer for ER-related matters.
• Workplace relationship management
• Participate in wage negotiations and compilation of agreements.
• Develop business strike contingency plans and assess industrial action risks.
• Oversee and support employee forums and long-term engagement strategies.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive ER administration and reporting system.

Requirements

• B-Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Industrial Relations Management.
• Proven knowledge of multiple HR disciplines.
• Knowledge of Bargaining Council policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex negotiations and disputes.

 Closing date: 28 February 2026.