P&O Generalist Operations (Employee Relations Focus)

P&O Generalist Operations (Employee Relations Focus) Full-time Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based at Amandelbult Complex, Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa

This role is a specialist role within the Human Resources structure responsible to promote effective Employee Relations practices among employees and the employer. The role must ensure that system, policies and procedures are adhered to. The role is responsible for the maintenance of all P&O employee relations practices, systems, and data quality within the operation.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

Effective systems management of all People & Organization processes. Ensure that system policies and procedures are adhered to. Regularly liaise with the P&O Manager and Advisor on system operations activities. Ensure adherence to safety and legal standards. Monitor P&O processes to ensure compliance and understanding by clients. Foster cooperation and teamwork among team members and stakeholders. Align process flow in the system with stakeholder requirements. Communicate process problems to relevant parties for resolution. Address constraints impacting the system upstream and downstream. Plan work through liaison with stakeholders Continuously liaise with the Employee Relations manager /Advisor operational activities Monitor the ER 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 Hold disciplinary and grievance inquiries as prescribed by the policy and procedures. 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 stakeholders are well versed in the procedures. Fairly manage cultural diversity by applying the specific HR regulations and procedures equally Facilitation of operational engagements forum Conduct and/or participate in required meetings

This role is on a D1 level reporting to the Employee Relations Advisor

NQF 6 Advanced Certificate/National Diploma Labour Law/Labour Dispute Resolution qualification will be an added advantage

Experience

3 years People & Organization experience (Employee Relations Function), of which two years in the mining industry.

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of CCMA rules and processes including appearances. Experience in representing employer at conciliation and arbitration is essential. Computer literate for role including SAP HR/Nav+/Additional information

What We Offer

At Amandelbult, Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment. Market-aligned reward and recognition. Opportunities for learning, development and progression. A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation. A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

Closing Date – 14 August 2026

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