Site HR Manager

SUMMARY:
Site HR Manager
Kathu / Kuruman / Hotazel Area, Northern Cape | Mining Industry

POSITION INFO:
My client is currently seeking a highly experienced and driven Site HR Manager within the mining sector. This is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing all HR generalist functions on site, ensuring legislative compliance, operational HR support, and strong employee engagement across the workforce.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving HR strategy implementation, labour relations, performance management, and workforce planning within a fast-paced mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives
• Oversee full site HR operations and HR team performance
• Manage HR reporting, metrics, and HRIS data integrity
• Provide Industrial Relations support and best practice guidance to line management
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention processes
• Oversee attendance, absenteeism, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure full compliance with MHSA, labour law, and all applicable legislation
• Drive training and development initiatives, including compliance training
• Oversee succession planning and workforce planning initiatives
• Manage performance management processes and SOP compliance
• Drive employee engagement and HR communication on site
• Manage union engagement and stakeholder relations
• Oversee chronic IOD case management with relevant stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• BCom HR Management or BSocSc Industrial Psychology (Honours) – required
• Minimum 10 years HR generalist experience within the Mining sector
• Minimum 5 years HR management experience within the Mining sector

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of South African Labour Law and CCMA processes
• Experience in Opencast Mining environments
• Strong HRIS systems knowledge and data management ability
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Important Requirements

• Only candidates with Mining Industry HR experience will be considered
• Strong HR qualification and mining background is essential
• Local candidates preferred: Kathu / Kuruman / Hotazel / Postmasburg / Olifantshoek
• Must be self-driven, disciplined, and performance-oriented