HR & IR Officer (Mining Operation)

Keeping an open-cast mine in Paarl fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Paarl. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.

• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Good report writing and Excel
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation

• SABPP registration
• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector

• Annual performance bonus
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits
• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions

• Name the bargaining councils or unions you have dealt with, as sector knowledge often decides the shortlist.
• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.