Senior Manager Employee Relations Mining

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do. Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. Job Requisition ID 13035 Closing Date 14 September 2026 OME PSR: HR Operations Location Secunda, Mpumalanga Purpose of Job Be accountable to provide necessary support to the management of Employee Relations services and processes in various portfolios (small, big, less or more complex), in compliance with group and regional minimum standards, leveraging HR expert services and transactional services in the region, in order to drive the business agenda, service the business requirements into integrated people solutions, value generation and reduce business risks. Key Accountabilities Overseeing the Employee Relations’ landscape across the assigned OME/s of responsibility i.e., - Ensure sound labour relations as well as labour peace and stability (promote democratic workplace; eliminate culture of unjustified preferential treatment and selective discipline; promote culture of consistent application of rules; encourage adherence to agreements and policy framework – each side keeping their end of the stick etc.) Promote joint problem-solving culture and values driven relations. Guide the processes such as disciplinary; grievances; redundancies; work incapacity; transfer of businesses as going concern; industrial actions etc. Ensure effective and functional Partnership Forums. Drive relationship and engagement management with key stakeholders (trade unions, management and employees) to actively manage these relationships and ensure all stakeholders are aligned. Ascertain and communicate the impact of decisions and actions on wider Employee Relations, precedent setting, morale and reputational risk. Ensure that line management and HR are duly equipped with relevant ER capabilities as per defined minimum standards. Provide leadership, direction and oversight to a team of Employee Relations Specialists and Advisors, ensuring effective ER capability, consistent application of labour relations practices, and quality advisory support to line management and HR across the assigned OME/s. Technical oversight i.e., - execution of - Legally-sound ER guidance and support to business in relation to the relevant Sasolburg Industry related legislation and associated processes e.g., section 54 work stoppage declarations, section 64 fatality related inquiries, appointment of Health and Safety Representatives etc. Strategic and specialized facilitation of engagements and dialogue between business and trade union partners e.g., in compliance with COP28 resolutions around climate change and sustainable developments. Strategic ER guidance and input in the groupwide strategy development and execution of Just Transition in advancement of 2030 Sustainability Plan. Capacity Building Plan for trade union partners around challenges and opportunities associated with Just Transition. Formal Education LLB (University Bachelor's Degree in Law) or equivalent qualification Working Experience Must have practised labour / employment law for 12+ years Must have deep understanding of South African Labour Law and Mining specific legislation. Must have a good understanding of Labour Dispute Resolution processes in South Africa Must have the ability to apply and interpret all labour and employment related pieces of legislation in the Mining space Must have the ability to provide both written and verbal advise/opinion on labour/employment related matters at all levels pertaining to both Individual & collective labour issues Must have the ability to develop, review, interpret labour/employment related policies; agreements and pleadings Must have proven knowledge and understanding of the relevant landmark labour / employment case law. Certification & Professional Membership Membership of the relevant Legal Professional Council / Law Society will be taken into account. Required Personal and Professional Skills LC_Commercial Agility LC_Business Ownership LC_Drives Innovation LC_External Focus LC_Customer Centricity LC_Collaborative LC_Inspirational LC_Builds Talent LC_Developing Self LC_Partnerships LC_Delivery Excellence TC_HR_Enable Change TC_HR_Inclusion, Diversity and Human Connections TC_HR_Organisational culture TC_HR_People Advocacy TC_HR_Digital Integration TC_HR_Digital Literacy TC_HR_Business Acumen TC_HR_Coaching TC_HR_Employee Relations TC_HR_Labour Stability TC_Compliance Management BC_Manages Conflict Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.