Senior Manager People Relations (Re-advert) Jobs

Introduction

The Senior Manager People Relations leads the strategic development and execution of integrated people relations and wellness frameworks across the division or subsidiary. This role ensures labour stability, legislative compliance, and promotes employee health and wellness. It aligns with Eskom’s transformation, productivity, and risk mitigation objectives. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of collective bargaining, dispute resolution, occupational health, employee wellbeing, and stakeholder engagement. Department: People Relations. Task Grade: EEE. Business Unit: Human Resources. Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership.
• Provide people relations oversight.
• Provide health and wellness oversight.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and change enablement.
• Provide team leadership and manage budget.

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Professionalism and discretion.

Leadership:

• Visionary and values-based leadership.
• Coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
• Strategic thinking and influence.

Knowledge:

• South African labour legislation including Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
• Occupational health and safety (OHS) and employee wellness legislation and frameworks.
• Collective bargaining and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Organisational development and employment equity.
• Policy design and implementation.
• Data analytics and health reporting.

Skills:

• Strategic communication and engagement.
• Conflict resolution and case management.
• Project and programme management.
• Change management and conflict navigation.
• Negotiation and high-stakes stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• B Degree / B Tech / Advanced Diploma in Labour Relations / Human Resources / Law / Public Health at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in industrial/employee relations and/or occupational health at management level, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing multiple stakeholder portfolios.

Apply by: 31 December 2025