Senior Manager People Relations (Re-advert) needed at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• The Senior Manager People Relations’ main output is to lead 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. 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 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           

 Skill:

• 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