Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Human Resource Officer– Projects, to be based at our Venetia Decline Mine near Musina Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the HR Coordinator. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Supervise the daily activities of the site HR Assistants and Labour Control Assistants
• Effective operational HR execution within section in line with project requirements and HR standard operating procedures
• Recruit project labour within section to approved labour plans, policies and procedures
• Organize human resources and actively deal with unavailable labour within section
• Plan and coordinate the re-location of employees where required
• Provide accurate HR reports within time frames
• Receive and act on Time and Attendance reports
• Plan, organize and act on employee and industrial relations issues within section, including disciplinary hearings, in line with company policies, procedures and legislation
• Effectively coordinate HR initiatives in section within timelines
• Assist the HR Coordinator / Manager with union and community related issues/ requirements
• Perform audits against HR Standards Operating Procedure within section
• Proactively identify and mitigate HR risks
• Effective team and self-management in alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Human Resources related Degree / National Diploma at NQF Level
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to an online recruitment system e.g. PNET
• Exposure to SharePoint or similar document management system (advantageous)
• Good Planning, organizing and administration skills
• Ability to supervise a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Fully conversant in English (written and verbal)
• Possess a valid EB driver’s license

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience in recruitment, manning, industrial and employee relations, disciplinary hearings and time & attendance, preferably in the mining industry
• Experience in supervising a team of HR Assistants and Labour Control Assistants
• Experience in conducting recruitment via an online recruitment system and assisting with the interview process
• Experience in implementing and upholding HR governance systems and processes
• Experience representing the company at the CCMA and assisting with the management of union and community relationships
• Sound knowledge of HR practices and legislation