Fresh Openings at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• The Project Manager – Concentrator is responsible for the overall planning, execution and successful delivery of the Concentrator Plant within the approved scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety objectives.
• The role provides leadership across all phases of the project, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness, ensuring integration between all disciplines while managing project risks, stakeholders and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• The Project Manager – Concentrator shall report directly to the General Manager: Capital Projects and will work closely with the Project Office, Engineering Consultants, Construction Managers, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• The incumbent will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of the Concentrator Project while providing regular progress updates, project performance reporting and strategic recommendations to the General Manager: Capital Projects. The role will also ensure effective coordination across all project disciplines to achieve the approved project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with frequent travel to the Platinum Project site in Zimbabwe to support engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• During critical construction and commissioning phases, the incumbent will be required to spend extended periods on site to ensure the successful delivery of the Concentrator Plant.
• Travel requirements will vary depending on project milestones and operational requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical or Mining Engineering.
• Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body will be highly advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of mining project experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in project management roles.
• Proven experience delivering large concentrator or mineral processing plant projects.
• Extensive EPCM project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong construction, commissioning and operational readiness experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding US$100 million will be advantageous.
• Platinum group metals (PGM) processing experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience working in Africa and remote project environments will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in:

• Concentrator Plant Design and Execution
• Crushing, Milling and Flotation Plants
• Thickening and Tailings Systems
• Mechanical, Electrical, Process and C&I Integration
• EPCM Project Delivery
• Construction Management
• Commissioning Management
• Project Controls
• Cost and Schedule Management
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Operational Readiness
• Handover Planning
• Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams

Project Leadership

• Lead the execution of the Concentrator Project from detailed engineering through to operational handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies.
• Ensure delivery against approved scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Drive accountability across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Ensure alignment with the overall Karo Platinum Project strategy.

Engineering Management

• Coordinate all engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
• Review engineering progress and critical deliverables.
• Manage engineering interfaces and technical risks.
• Resolve multidisciplinary engineering issues.
• Ensure engineering deliverables support construction and commissioning schedules.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Oversee procurement activities for long-lead and critical equipment.
• Manage EPCM consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Review procurement progress and expediting activities.
• Manage contract performance, variations and commercial risks.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and major technical reviews.

Construction Management

• Oversee construction planning and execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and construction standards.
• Resolve construction-related issues affecting schedule or cost.
• Coordinate construction interfaces across all disciplines.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

• Lead commissioning planning and execution.
• Ensure mechanical completion and system handovers are achieved.
• Coordinate integrated commissioning across all plant systems.
• Support operational readiness, training and handover to operations.
• Ensure all commissioning objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.

Project Controls

• Monitor project schedule, cost, progress and performance.
• Review project forecasts and reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage change control processes.
• Monitor project KPIs and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive management.
• Coordinate activities between consultants, contractors and operations.
• Facilitate project review meetings and decision-making forums.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, statutory requirements and project procedures.
• Promote quality management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

DELIVERABLES
The Project Manager – Concentrator may be required to prepare, review and approve:

• Project Execution Plans
• Project Schedules
• Cost Reports and Forecasts
• Monthly Progress Reports
• Risk Registers
• Project Dashboards
• Procurement Status Reports
• Construction Progress Reports
• Commissioning Plans
• Operational Readiness Plans
• Change Control Documentation
• Contractor Performance Reports
• Handover Documentation
• Lessons Learned Reports
• Executive Steering Committee Reports

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Primary work location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Extensive travel to the Platinum Project site in Zimbabwe will be required.
• Employment type: Fixed-term contract.
• Remuneration: R220,000 per month Cost to Company (CTC).
• Travel, accommodation and approved site-related expenses incurred during project travel will be covered in accordance with company policy.
• The successful candidate shall be responsible for complying with all applicable taxation requirements in their country of residence.
• Payments may be subject to applicable statutory deductions, including Zimbabwean withholding tax requirements, currently understood to be 5%, in accordance with prevailing legislation and any applicable double taxation agreements.
• The Company reserves the right to make any mandatory statutory deductions required by law.

CONTRACT DURATION

• This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing on a mutually agreed date (option to extend).

The contract may be extended based on:

• Project requirements and progression.
• Individual performance.
• Continued support requirements during construction, commissioning and operational readiness phases.

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• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and discipline governance for all mechanical engineering activities associated with the Platinum Project in Zimbabwe.
• The role is responsible for ensuring that mechanical equipment and systems are engineered, procured, installed, commissioned and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards, statutory requirements and operational objectives.
• The incumbent will act as the mechanical discipline authority, providing strategic technical direction, reviewing engineering deliverables, managing technical risks, supporting project decision-making and mentoring junior engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng).
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 12–15 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Extensive experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Significant EPCM project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience on large greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Extensive construction, commissioning and operational readiness experience.
• Strong vendor management and contractor management experience.
• Platinum processing plant experience will be highly advantageous.
• This role is responsible for providing mechanical engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• We are specifically looking for candidates with strong mining, EPCM and mineral processing experience, particularly involving large-scale processing plants. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical equipment design, installation, commissioning and handover within complex mining environments.
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer shall report to the Project Manager: Capital Projects and will work closely with other Project Office team members, Engineering Consultants, Construction Team, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive experience in:

• Crushers and Materials Handling Systems
• Pumps and Pumping Systems
• Slurry Transport Systems
• Piping Systems
• Tanks and Pressure Vessels
• Rotating Equipment
• Mechanical Equipment Selection
• Conveyor Systems
• Process Plant Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Installation and Commissioning
• Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Strategies
• Engineering Risk Management
• EPCM Project Delivery
• Technical Leadership

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Leadership & Design

• Lead the mechanical engineering discipline throughout all project phases.
• Review, approve and provide technical oversight of mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Review process plant layouts, equipment arrangements and mechanical designs.
• Review mechanical equipment sizing, selection and specifications.
• Provide strategic technical guidance during engineering reviews.
• Ensure engineering consistency across all mechanical systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable engineering standards and statutory requirements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior mechanical engineers and graduates.

Procurement Support

• Lead technical evaluations of vendor proposals and supplier submissions.
• Review and approve technical specifications and procurement documentation.
• Participate in vendor clarification meetings.
• Support supplier inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Construction Support

• Provide senior technical support during construction.
• Resolve complex site engineering issues.
• Conduct quality inspections and engineering audits.
• Review non-conformance reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Support construction planning and contractor performance management.
• Ensure installations comply with approved engineering documentation.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities.
• Oversee mechanical completion and system handovers.
• Support integrated commissioning with electrical, instrumentation and process disciplines.
• Verify equipment performance against design intent.
• Support operational readiness activities and plant optimisation.
• Provide technical support during ramp-up and initial production.

Technical Governance

• Identify and manage technical risks.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Review management of change (MOC) documentation.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the project.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and demonstrate a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all project safety standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations where mechanical systems are involved.
• Champion safe engineering practices throughout design, construction and commissioning.

DELIVERABLES
The Senior Mechanical Engineer may be required to prepare, review and approve:

• Mechanical Equipment Datasheets
• Technical Specifications
• Equipment Schedules
• Mechanical Design Calculations
• Design Review Reports
• Mechanical Layout Reviews
• Vendor Documentation
• Technical Bid Evaluations
• Equipment Selection Reports
• Construction Work Packs
• Installation Procedures
• Commissioning Procedures
• Mechanical Completion Documentation
• Punch Lists
• Handover Documentation
• Technical Risk Assessments
• Engineering Change Documentation
• Lessons Learned Reports

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Primary work location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Site travel to Zimbabwe will be required periodically based on project requirements.
• Employment type: Fixed-term contract.
• Remuneration: R160,000 per month Cost to Company (CTC)
• Travel, accommodation and approved site-related expenses incurred during project travel will be covered in accordance with company policy.
• The successful candidate shall be responsible for complying with all applicable taxation requirements in their country of residence.
• Payments may be subject to applicable statutory deductions, including Zimbabwean withholding tax requirements, currently understood to be 5%, in accordance with prevailing legislation and any applicable double taxation agreements.
• The Company reserves the right to make any mandatory statutory deductions required by law.

CONTRACT DURATION
This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing on a mutually agreed date, with option to extend.
The contract may be extended based on:

• Project requirements and progression.
• Individual performance.
• Continued support requirements during construction, commissioning and operational readiness phases.

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• The Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering support for all control, instrumentation, automation and process control systems associated with the EPCM Mine Project.
• The role is responsible for ensuring that all control and instrumentation systems are designed, procured, installed, commissioned, and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards and operational requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body will be advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Control and Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in EPCM and project delivery environments.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience in construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms.
• Platinum, base metals or process plant experience will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate should demonstrate experience in:

• PLC Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• SCADA Systems
• Field Instrumentation
• Industrial Communications Networks
• Process Control Systems
• Control Valves and Actuators
• Instrument Calibration
• Loop Checking
• Process Plant Automation
• Functional Safety Systems

C&I Installation and Commissioning

• The Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer shall report directly to the Project Manager: Concentrator and will work closely with the Project Office, Engineering Consultants, Construction Team, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• The incumbent will be responsible for providing specialist control and instrumentation engineering support throughout the project lifecycle while providing regular progress updates and technical recommendations to the Project Manager: Concentrator. The role will ensure effective integration of all control, instrumentation and automation systems to achieve the approved project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.

POSITION LOCATION

• The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with travel to the Mine site in Zimbabwe as required to support engineering, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• During plant commissioning, this role will be required to be on site to oversee commissioning (C1-C5) activities within their areas of responsibility.
• Travel requirements will vary depending on project phases and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering & Design

• Develop and review C&I engineering deliverables.
• Review control philosophies and functional design specifications.
• Review P&IDs and instrumentation requirements.
• Review instrument datasheets and specifications.
• Review PLC, SCADA and DCS system architecture.
• Provide technical input into automation and process control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews.

Procurement Support

• Prepare and review technical specifications.
• Evaluate technical bids and vendor submissions.
• Review supplier documentation and drawings.
• Support equipment selection and procurement activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) where required.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction activities.
• Resolve site engineering queries.
• Conduct site inspections and quality assessments.
• Verify installation compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support contractor management and coordination.

Commissioning & Start-Up

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (on-site).
• Participate in loop checks, instrument calibration and control system testing.
• Support PLC, SCADA and DCS commissioning.
• Assist with integrated plant commissioning.
• Support operational readiness and plant handover.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes.

DELIVERABLES
The C&I Engineer may be required to prepare and/or review:

• Instrument Indexes
• Instrument Datasheets
• Control Philosophies
• Functional Design Specifications
• Cause and Effect Matrices
• PLC/DCS I/O Lists
• Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Cable Schedules
• Instrument Location Drawings
• Technical Specifications
• Vendor Documentation
• Technical Bid Evaluations
• FAT and SAT Documentation
• Commissioning Procedures
• Punch Lists
• Handover Documentation

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Summary:

• We are seeking a Category Lead HME to join our team in the Engineering & Technical sector. This role reports to the Head of Procurement, offering a senior-level management position based in Gauteng. The successful candidate will drive excellence in the Project Management Office, focusing on postgraduate qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Category Management function for HME projects
• Develop and implement project strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a related field are required for this role.

Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• If you are an experienced professional looking to take on a challenging management role in the engineering sector, apply now!

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To manage and execute electrical engineering tasks related to the maintenance, upgrade, and testing of submarine/Marine electrical systems during a refit, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance with naval standards.

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years working as an Engineer within an applicable discipline.
• 3+ years experience as an electronics engineer in the naval environment (submarine-specific experience is desirable).
• 3+ years experience in mentoring/guiding technical teams desirable.
• Knowledge of Marine Electrical systems, including alternating current systems and power distribution control systems
• Report directly to the Client Engineering Department, contributing to the successful delivery of technical deliverables;
• Be a technical lead within the Submarine/Marine Refit project, primarily focusing on supporting both electrical and electronic systems.
• Draft, review, and approve repair specifications for maintenance activities
• Provide mentoring, professional oversight and on-job-training for a team of engineers (in-training or otherwise) and technologists.
• Assess, document and communicate risks associated with marine electrical alternating current systems and power distribution control systems.
• Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine mission systems such as: Above Water Sensors, Sonar, Command and Control, Navigation, and Communication.
• Be responsive to Program and Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a dockyard environment
• Be the system’s technical lead and provide oversight on complex fault diagnosis activities and system operations involving non-standard line-ups or modified configurations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and appropriate treatments.
• Ensure lessons from experience (LFE) are collated and recorded in the management system.
• Conduct other duties as necessary or as reasonably assigned by project from time to time.
• Provide technical support with management of suppliers and contractors for spares and services.
• Monitor quality control/s and adherence to safety protocols
• Testing & Commissioning.

Project Set up:

• Initial site Set up in the Dockyard
• Information mapping on site, incl libraries, technical reports sourcing and Stakeholder ID ( For info documentation)

Project Initiation: Working Closely with the Project Team:

• Project Kick-off and Coordination Mapping
• Identification of key role players
• Safety and Security plan
• Communication plan, Interface plan, RACI
• Key elements of inspection, acceptance, rejection, or repair of systems and components
• Establishing a Joint Test Review Group

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Job Description:

• We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the Project Management Office, you will be responsible for managing all procurement activities for our projects in the engineering sector. Your role will involve strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost negotiation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors
• Manage supplier performance and relationships
• Monitor and report on procurement activities

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Performs moderate design tasks, project documents related to the application of mechanical engineering capability on Naval systems. To plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical engineering tasks related to the inspection, repair, replacement, and testing of submarine mechanical systems during a refit, ensuring compliance with naval or Marine standards and operational readiness.

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience (naval industry considered an asset);
• 3+ years of submarine specific experience;
• Experience in design and maintenance of platform marine systems such as diesel engines, propulsion systems, heating, ventilation, high pressure pneumatics, hydraulics and air conditioning systems, chilled water-cooling systems.
• Experience providing professional oversight and mentorship within a technical team.
• Report directly to Site Project contribute to the successful delivery of technical deliverables within the submarine refit project.
• Prepare and approved deviations and waivers for submarine mechanical equipment;
• Provide mentoring, professional oversight and on-job-training for a team of engineers and technologists;
• Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine engineering systems to both internal and external customers;
• Be responsive to Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a dockyard;
• Identify risks, impacts, mitigations, and opportunities.
• Management obsolete parts and spares.
• Compile engineering deliverables in accordance with technical requirements for review and sign off.
• Ensure compliance with naval standards and classification society requirements.
• Collaborate with naval architects, electrical engineers, and dockyard teams.
• Provide technical support with management of suppliers and contractors for spares and services.
• Monitor quality control/s and adherence to safety protocols
• Testing & Commissioning
• Ensure any special tools are designed and captured as per standard engineering principles.

Project Set up:

• Initial site Set up in Simonstown Dockyard
• Information mapping on site, incl libraries, technical reports sourcing and Stakeholder ID ( For info documentation)

Project Initiation: Working Closely with the Project Team:

• Project Kick-off and Coordination Mapping
• Identification of key role players
• Safety and Security plan
• Communication plan, Interface plan, RACI
• Key elements of inspection, acceptance, rejection, or repair of systems and components
• Establishing a Joint Test Review Group

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• We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Personal Assistant to join our client's team on a contract basis for a major petrochemical client in Sasolburg.
• To provide comprehensive executive, administrative, governance, and secretariat support to the Vice President. Ensure the effective management of the Vice President's office through proactive coordination of schedules, meetings, communications, Board and governance documentation, stakeholder engagement, and administrative processes. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced corporate and operational environment.

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• Execution and facilitation of the high value RFB process in Mega capital projects. Ensure the compilation of accurate tender specifications, tender documents and facilitate the entire tender process until conclusion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B Degree/B Tech - Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a purchasing and procurement professional (construction) role preferably within a public sector procurement environment.
• At least 3 mega projects contracts procured (construction) and managed until contract closeout.
• Knowledge of various forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC
• Demonstrable experience leading technical aspects of infrastructure contract negotiations
• Demonstrable experience leading technical aspects of infrastructure contract negotiations
• Understanding and experience in CIDB regulations and standards
• Knowledge of various procurement models for infrastructure such as EPC, O&M Contracts, Employers
• Intermediate Excel, Word and database management software.
• Knowledge of tender administration processes

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS). Project Management South Africa (PMSA)

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• SAPICS Individual membership
• PMSA Individual membership

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensuring goods and services are procured in alignment with project timelines

• Conduct market analysis for allocated procurement items.
• In collaboration with the requesting department prepare procurement strategy for the acquisition of such infrastructure goods and services.
• Ensure goods and services for Infrastructure procurement are procured within the defined timelines as per the procurement plan, organisational and divisional Balanced Score Card.
• Procurement of goods and services for requisitions from established panels within the prescribed timelines.
• Provide advisory and secretariat support to the Bid Evaluation Committees.
• Conduct Expressions of Interest and RFIs where necessary in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.

Management and Regulatory Reporting

• Provide procurement information for departmental management monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Regularly update construction contracts information on Register of Projects (ROP) and Register of Contracts (ROC).
• Submit regular reports on the implementation of B.U.I.L.D programme and CPSG.

Enhance the internal control environment, risk management, and governance

• Identify risks and adequate mitigation measures.
• Implement action plans to mitigate identified risks within the set timelines.
• Internal and External Auditors’ Reports:
• Ensure submission of relevant information as requested by auditors within the prescribed timelines.
• Clarifications submitted to the auditors within the prescribed timelines.
• Audit findings management response submitted within prescribed timelines.
• Inputs into the management action plan to address findings.
• Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines.
• Provide inputs into the development and updates on procurement policies, procedures and templates.

Stakeholder Management

• Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders in the preparation of the procurement process.
• Keep requesting departments updated on progress with the procurement process.

Participation in organisational activities

• Serve in organisational structures and forums as delegated and appointed.

Support End users in Contract Management and Administration

• Provide inputs into the contract register.
• Review variation orders prior to approval.
• Invoices processed and paid within the prescribed timelines.
• Purchase orders issued in accordance with the approved procedures.
• Contract performance reports submitted.
• Review invoices for accuracy of rates and validity of contracts prior to submission to Finance for payment.
• Provide inputs to the policies, procedures and templates.

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• To provide specialist leadership in employee relations by promoting harmonious labour relations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies, managing workplace conflict and disciplinary processes, engaging with organised labour, and fostering a positive organisational climate that enables sustainable organisational performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B Degree or equivalent in HR, Law/Labour Law
• 8 Years Experience

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Labour Law advanced certification
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Law Society
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Collective Bargaining

• Ensure employer practices remain in compliance with legislation: (LRA; BCEA; EE; etc).
• Oversee compliance with the union’s negotiated collective agreements, and act as specialist advisor to collective bargaining.
• Liaise with the Chairperson of the Bargaining Forum in relation to the Bargaining Forum meetings, programmes, plans, actions items etc and ensure managements role is fulfilled.
• Oversee collective bargaining procedures, including drafting, reviewing and modifying proposals and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide advice and guidance to management as needed; including drafting proposals and facilitating meetings with union representatives.
• Assist management with specialist advise during crisis situations, such as labour strikes, to facilitate effective negotiations and resolve issues quickly.
• Consult with executive management to get input into aspects of personnel policies, developing new or revised union agreements.

ER related Capacity Building

• Develop and present information briefings for management to improve understanding of employment relations and consequence management.
• Promote improved employee relations solutions, including the provision of high-quality and responsive ER training to both line management and staff as and when it is required.
• Ensure that ER policies and procedures are current and aligned to legislative requirements and the overall business strategy.
• Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line managers and provide advice and support on ER matters (e.g., disciplinary, grievances, performance issues, contracts of employment, restructuring and the management of industrial action to ensure timely resolution of disputes.

Management of employee relations

• Communicate effectively with managers, executives and union representatives to create a positive working environment, address worker grievances and verify compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage grievances as and when required, including managing investigations, and the completion of resolution procedures.
• Coordinate with HR and other departments (e.g., Internal Audit, Risk Office, and Procurement i.r.o. ensuring alignment between PFMA and LRA takes place) to create and sustain positive employee relations and facilitate effective communication between employees and management.
• Compile and maintain accurate records and monthly reports, including information on statistics of employee relations matters in the organization.
• Represent the organisation at the CCMA.

Combined Assurance

• ER risk identification and mitigation.
• Liaise with Compliance department in resolving Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure incidents by facilitating the resolutions of Consequence management in time.

Organisational participation and backup

• Participate in cross functional teams, committees etc.