EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST – MMG/Khoemacau Copper Mining

We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands-on, dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively, as well as independently. Suitable candidates should possess a high level of integrity, show strong commitment, and express the desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. The positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland. To be successful, you must enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm, and interest to work in a remote location, as well as deliver in a multicultural work environment.

Only Botswana Citizens May Apply.

WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.

• These are team based, fast paced roles.
• Preferably you will be immediately available / available at short notice.

Closing Date: 12 APRIL 2025. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

• To manage employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving disputes, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and fostering a positive work environment.
• The role involves conducting investigations, advising management, collaborating with unions, and implementing initiatives to enhance morale, engagement, and workplace safety in the mine sites.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key accountabilities include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and disputes, mediating conflicts and offering resolutions to ensure a harmonious work environment in the mining sector.
• Conducting thorough investigations into employee complaints or issues of misconduct and providing advice to facilitate the resolution of matters raised, documenting findings and recommending actions to resolve issues.
• Ensuring that all employee relations activities comply with labour laws, as well as mining-specific regula-tions.
• Providing advice on employee relations matters to employee and line management.
• Collaborating with union representatives, participating in collective bargaining processes, ensuring fair labour practices, and maintaining strong working relationships with union bodies.
• Implementing programs and initiatives to improve employee morale, engagement, and retention, including conducting surveys, facilitating feedback sessions, and providing ongoing support to staff in high-risk, physically demanding environments.
• Providing guidance and support in training managers and supervisors on effective employee relations prac-tices, conflict resolution, and enhancing communication across the workforce.
• Compiling reports on industrial relations developments within the company and proactively advising management on trends that may be detrimental to stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ human resource experience with solid labour relations experience
• Experience in working in a unionised environment
• Experience in leading of mediation, arbitration cases and familiar with industrial court rules.
• Knowledge of Botswana labour laws e.g Employment Act, Trades Disputes Act etc
• Certification in labour laws will be an added advantage
• Negotiation skills: ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a fair and equitable manner