HR Officer Operations - De Beers Group of Companies

Description : HR Officer Operations. Company : De Beers Group of Companies. Location : Rustenburg, North West

Company Description
-Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us as a HR Officer: Operations at Rustenburg Base Metals Refinery where the purpose of the role is to maintain Human Resources practices and systems within an Operational Area. Other responsibilities will include supervising a team of HR Assistant(s): Operations. This role is a Specialist role within the HR structure also responsible for ensuring all aspects of Employee Relations support are compliant and are in line with Anglo American Platinum guidelines and practices.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Anglo American Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.


Job Description
-Effective systems management of all Human Resources processes / functions

  • Allocate work schedules to subordinates and set priorities for task completion
  • Plan work through liaison with output stakeholders
  • Continuously liaise with the Human Resources manager / coordinator on system operations activities
  • Ensure that safety and legal standards are adhered to
  • Monitor the HR process regularly to ensure conformance to and understanding of standards and procedures by clients
  • Ensure co-operation and teamwork between team and stakeholders by delivering and efficient service Ensure that the process flow in the system matches the requirements of the stakeholders
  • Communicate process problems to necessary people in order to resolve them
  • Deal with constraints up and down stream as it impacts on the system

Good Employee Relations

  • Effective two-way communication with employees in area
  • Develop a trusting and mutual respect relationship with stakeholders
  • Support and participate in the training and development requirements of employees
  • Communicate effectively with Operational Unit HR Manager/Operational Unit Coordinator
  • Support the induction of new employees
  • Hold disciplinary and grievance inquiries as prescribe by the policy
  • Identify potential conflict situations, identify root causes and propose actions steps
  • Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Industrial Relations by following procedures and ensuring that at stakeholders are well versed in the procedures
  • Fairly manage cultural diversity by applying the specific HR regulations and procedures equally
  • Identify ideas to increase motivation
  • Ensure that work is fairly allocated to any HR Assistant.

Effective application of necessary administration system

  • Compile accurate system reports
  • Ensure that required job instructions are available to employees
  • Conduct and/or participate in required meetings
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports for HR management or other information customers
  • Ensure that system administration requirements are complied with
  • Ensure that system technical data is accurately captured and secure

Support the Human Resources Management team to achieve goals and objectives

  • Contribute to HR’s planning process
  • Identify opportunities to improve function
  • Support the management control of the HR function
  • Participation in improvement projects within the HR function
  • Support efforts to overcome operational problems
  • Identify risks and threats to the HR process/functions proactively

This role is at a D1 Level reporting to Employee Relations Co-Ordinator.


  • Qualifications
    -NQF 5 Higher Certificate/Diploma in Human Resource Management/Employee Relations
  • NQF 6 Advanced Certificate/National Diploma/Degree/Postgraduate Diploma will be advantageous

Experience

  • Three years’ experience in Human Resources Management (Employee Relations), of which two years must be in the mining environment
  • CCMA experience will be highly advantageous
  • 2 years’ experience in HR Systems preferably ER Navigator and SAP HR is advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

  • Scope of knowledge
  • Good problem solving skills
  • High standard of ethics and professional practice
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • High level of systems aptitude and exceptional computer literacy
  • Knowledge of labour legislation will be advantageous
  • Drivers License is highly advantageous

Additional Information
-Who We Are


We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

How to Apply

This role is open to RBMR employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing date : 19 May 2023

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