Eskom
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Apply by: 28 November 2025
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
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 / 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.
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
Disclaimer:
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