Human Resources Manager (HRM / Mining / Open-Pit) – Malawi

Reference No. 26 09 24 VG

Reference Number: 26 09 24 VG

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Human Resource Manager who will lead the Human Resources Department in the objective of Planning, developing and implementing a world class strategy for the HR function at their mine.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and monitor of systems and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
• Assist management in the implementation of Company I.R. policies, particularly in relation to communication structures as well as disciplinary, grievance and dispute settling procedures.
• Full responsibility for the recruitment of staff at all levels within the company, in accordance with good practice and legal requirements. (Conducts job analysis for selection and recruitment activities, develop position descriptions and recruitment bulletins; co-ordinates the interviews process and advertises for vacant positions).
• Conducts the day-to-day human resource management of expatriates.
• Provide Human Resources Leadership in the following core areas: Workforce planning, Compensation and benefits, Performance Management, Talent Management, Labour Cost Management, HR Policies and Procedures design and maintenance, Develop competency and services delivery levels of mine’s HR function.
• Provide guidance and leadership in employees relations.
• Achieve a positive and productive employee relations environment through: Encouraging an ‘open communications’ style within the department and creating a responsive environment to deal with and resolve employee/contractor problems and grievances, initiating an appropriate performance-based appraisal system for employee salary reviews giving constructive feedback to employees at regular occasions, ensuring that employees are dealt with fairly and consistently in line with letters of employment and Company policy, actively supporting and coordinating the training and skills development of all employees.
• Provide the highest level of professional leadership and technical support to the Human Resources team to ensure the creation of a working environment which is conducive to employees gaining new skills and achieving their full potential by the development and implementation of effective training and mentoring programs.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience with at least 10 years’ experience in a mining or minerals processing environment with particular emphasis on Open Pit mining.
• Experience with mining operations and minerals processing in a developing country environment.
• Awareness of cultural, business environment and infrastructure issues.
• Working experience in Africa or a developing country which requires systematic coaching and training of employees.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Vivienne Gower at vgower@camining.com

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Vivienne Gower

Divisional Director

CA Mining

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