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 PLEASE NOTE: Regrettably, we are unable to consider candidates who do not speak French and do not have prior mining industry experience. (This is a crucial requirement and not negotiable). 

• Contract position in the mining sector in a remote area in the Dem Rep of the Congo.  Possible travel to Johannesburg office in South Africa. 
• Salary US$120 - US$140K per annum (tax free) basic depending on skills and expereince plus travel allowance.
• This is a single residential position as opposed to a fly-in-fly-out position.  Ample leave is provided with a travelling allowance paid per annum in addition to the annual package specified.
• Food, accommodation and car provided
• Reports to:  Mine Site COO
• Supervises:  1 x HR Assistant (expat Affairs); 24 x Employee Relations Employees; 45 x Employee Services Employees; 13 x Training & Development Employees; Consultant Service providers; Johannesburg based Co-ordinator  

ROLE PURPOSE:

• To provide specialist HR guidance and direction to the Company and to develop and implement strategic HR practices which support the achievement of the annual business plan and corporate objectives whilst reinforcing a consistent and fair approach to people management.
• To ensure the effective management of all aspects of expatriate affairs in accordance with the business ethics and values 

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• HR management within a mining environment of at least 5 years and previous experience of working in Central Africa ESSENTIAL.
• French speaking essential and fluent in English
• ER exposure and Union involvement preferable
• Expatriate management/Global Mobility
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
• GCSE/A level (or equivalent) – good pass levels
• Payroll systems and expatriate taxation awareness
• Employee Relations and Industrial Relations skills
• Computer literate
• HR systems
• Global Mobility 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with local legislative requirements which facilitate the achievement of the business objectives.
• Provide a business partner approach to HR across each of the locations (Site and Johannesburg), including ER responsibilities as appropriate
• Ensure the effective completion of all necessary HR statutory administrative requirements including the management and processing of the monthly payroll
• Manage the remuneration and reward strategy ensuring it reinforces the corporate mission and business objectives
• Ensure the effective provision of expatriate related policies and procedures and provide specialist expatriate support throughout the employee lifecycle
• Ensure the effective management of the protocol function and all associated policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage the functional budgets.