Senior Manager People Relations

Listing reference: eskom_000942
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: HR Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: E-band. Department: Human Resources. Business Unit: Head Office. Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill. Reporting to the General Manager Human Capital the Senior Manager People Relations will be responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of integrated people relations and wellness frameworks across the division/subsidiary, ensure labour stability, legislative compliance and the promotion of employee health and wellness aligned to Eskom’s transformation, productivity and risk mitigation objectives including strategic oversight of collective bargaining, dispute resolution, occupational health, employee wellbeing and stakeholder engagement.
Job description

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 Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act

·       (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), 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  

 

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.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

   

·  B Degree in Labour Relations/ Human Resources/ Law/ Public Health at NQF7 with 360 credits or a

·  B Tech in Labour Relations/ Human Resources/ Law/ Public Health at NQF7 with 360 credits or an

·   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.

 

Professional Registration Body:

·       Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) if medically qualified

 

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals. 

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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