Human Resources Manager – Mining Operations (Namibia)

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to establish, lead and continuously enhance the HR function for a mining operation in Namibia. The role will develop and execute people strategies that support construction, commissioning and long‑term mining activities while ensuring workforce sustainability and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and mobilisation for construction and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Namibian labour legislation, HR policies and governance requirements.
• Lead organisational design, workforce optimisation and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and talent pipelines for critical and scarce skills.
• Drive localisation, succession planning and skills transfer initiatives.
• Oversee learning and development, competency development and leadership programmes.
• Manage employee and industrial relations, including disciplinary, grievance and dispute‑resolution processes.
• Lead engagement with employee representatives and unions and support labour negotiations.
• Develop performance management, talent management and succession planning frameworks.
• Oversee remuneration, benefits, salary reviews and workforce cost planning.
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, retention and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure effective governance and labour compliance across contractor workforces.
• Develop HR reporting, workforce analytics and HR systems to support management decision‑making.
• Manage the HR budget and provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Commerce, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within mining, exploration, construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing or another heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing the full HR value chain, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee/industrial relations, performance management and organisational development.
• Strong knowledge of Namibian labour and employment legislation.
• Experience with workforce mobilisation, localisation and expatriate management.
• Experience working in remote and multicultural environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Membership of a recognised HR professional body.