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Sasol is an international integrated energy and chemicals company that leverages the talent and expertise of our more than 30 300 people working in 33 countries. We develop and commercialise technologies, and build and operate world-scale facilities to produce a range of high-value product streams, … read moreincluding liquid fuels, chemicals and low-carbon electricity. While remaining committed to our home-base of South Africa, Sasol is expanding internationally based on a unique value proposition. By combining the talent of our people and our technological advantage, Sasol has been a pioneer in innovation for over six decades. As market needs and stakeholder expectations have changed, so too have our methods, facilities and products, driving progress to deliver long-term shareholder value sustainably. The growth and enhancement of our foundation businesses in Southern Africa is complemented by the significant chapter of growth, Sasol has entered in its history. The company is listed on the JSE Limited in South Africa and on the New York Stock Exchange in the U.S. Terms of use: While we encourage a multitude of views and opinions on this forum, any comments that contain spam (irrelevant links or self-promotion), hate speech or foul language will be removed. Fraud Alert! Sasol's recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and also does not require advance payments from candidates. Sasol will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Sasol LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorised recruitment personnel or local recruiting office. Sasol will not ask you to send personal banking information via email. If you suspect fraud, you are encouraged to alert Sasol by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Alternatively please report such activity to your local law enforcement authorities. Sasol Place 50 Katherine Street Sandton South Africa 2196
Purpose of Job
Be accountable to provide necessary support to the management of Employee Relations services and processes in various portfolios (small, big, less or more complex), in compliance with group and regional minimum standards, leveraging HR expert services and transactional services in the region, in order to drive the business agenda, service the business requirements into integrated people solutions, value generation and reduce business risks.
Key Accountabilities
Overseeing the Employee Relations’ landscape across the assigned OME/s of responsibility i.e., –
Ensure sound labour relations as well as labour peace and stability (promote democratic workplace; eliminate culture of unjustified preferential treatment and selective discipline; promote culture of consistent application of rules; encourage adherence to agreements and policy framework – each side keeping their end of the stick etc.)
Promote joint problem-solving culture and values driven relations.
Guide the processes such as disciplinary; grievances; redundancies; work incapacity; transfer of businesses as going concern; industrial actions etc.
Ensure effective and functional Partnership Forums.
Drive relationship and engagement management with key stakeholders (trade unions, management and employees) to actively manage these relationships and ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
Ascertain and communicate the impact of decisions and actions on wider Employee Relations, precedent setting, morale and reputational risk.
Ensure that line management and HR are duly equipped with relevant ER capabilities as per defined minimum standards.
Technical oversight i.e., – execution of –
Legally-sound ER guidance and support to business in relation to the relevant Sasolburg Industry related legislation and associated processes e.g., section 54 work stoppage declarations, section 64 fatality related inquiries, appointment of Health and Safety Representatives etc.
Strategic and specialized facilitation of engagements and dialogue between business and trade union partners e.g., in compliance with COP28 resolutions around climate change and sustainable developments.
Strategic ER guidance and input in the groupwide strategy development and execution of Just Transition in advancement of 2030 Sustainability Plan.
Capacity Building Plan for trade union partners around challenges and opportunities associated with Just Transition.
Formal Education
LLB (University Bachelor’s Degree in Law) or equivalent qualification.
Working Experience
Must have practised labour / employment law for 6 to 12 years with overall experience in a Legal field of not less than 12 years.
Must have deep understanding of South African Labour Law and Mining specific legislation.
Must have a good understanding of Labour Dispute Resolution processes in South Africa
Must have the ability to apply and interpret all labour and employment related pieces of legislation in the Mining space
Must have the ability to provide both written and verbal advise/opinion on labour/employment related matters at all levels pertaining to both Individual & collective labour issues
Must have the ability to develop, review, interpret labour/employment related policies; agreements and pleadings
Must have proven knowledge and understanding of the relevant landmark labour / employment case law.
Certification & Professional Membership
Be an admitted Attorney / Advocate
Membership of the relevant Legal Professional Council / Law Society will be taken into account.
Deadline:25th March,2026
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