West Wits Mining Jobs

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Employee Relations Officer

Date Posted: 24 April 2026
Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

We are seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations Officer to provide and support West Wits Mining MLI (Pty) Ltd, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, managing workplace conflict, and promoting a fair, safe, and productive work environment aligned with operational and Mine Health and Safety Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on disciplinary processes, grievances, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with investigations into misconduct, grievances, and workplace incidents.
• Ensure procedural and substantive fairness in all ER matters.
• Assist with the maintenance of accurate ER records and case management systems.
• Labour relations management.

Union & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with unions.
• Participate in wage negotiations and consultation processes.
• Support management in handling industrial action and strike prevention.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track ER trends (e.g., absenteeism, misconduct, disputes)
• Provide monthly ER reports and insights to management.
• Recommend proactive interventions to reduce risk.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Employee Relations, preferably in the mining industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Labour Law, or related field.
• Intensive experience in Employee Relations and Labour Law.
• Proven experience in union negotiations.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Knowledge of mining sector dynamics and unionised environments.
• Familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Act requirements in mining.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure in a high-risk environment.
• Combination of office and on-site mine work.

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Employee Relations Officer – [Your Name]

Important Information

• West Wits Mining is an employment equity employer, and preference will be given to residents of Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70, and 127.
• Security vetting will be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Proto Mine Rescue Team (8 vacancies)

Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

The Proto Mine Rescue Services Team is required by the MHSA.

Selection Criteria

• Matric
• 3 – 5 years of underground experience
• Medically fit (Own doctor and Mine Doctor Certificates)
• Full-time Underground
• Pass the Mines Rescue Services Heat Tolerance Test
• Pass the Pre-selection Physical Test
• Volunteer
• Be a Team Player and be Self-Motivated
• Pass the Proto Initial Class (5 Days)

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Proto Mine Rescue – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Surface Fire Responder (SFR) Team (7 vacancies)

Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

The SFR Team is required by the MHSA.

Selection Criteria

• Matric
• 3 Years of Experience
• Medically fit (Own doctor and Mine Doctor Certificates)
• Full-Time Mine
• Pass the Mines Rescue Services – Heat Tolerance Test
• Pass the Pre-selection Physical Test
• Volunteer
• Be a Team Player and be Self-Motivated
• Pass the Surface Fire Responder Initial (5 days)

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Surface Fire Responser – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Ventilation Officer

Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

We are seeking a highly experienced Ventilation Officer to monitor and control the installation and commissioning of ventilation systems. The successful candidate will rotate and monitor all the systems, including the force and exhaust systems, that will need to be installed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the installation and commissioning of ventilation systems.
• Measure and calculate fan performance.
• Plan, organise, and monitor work in own area of responsibility.
• Monitor underground occupational exposure conditions for dust control, air, gases and vapours, noise, water temperature, and illumination.
• Monitor and control ventilation and occupational hygiene sampling, testing, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and manage the sanitation methods in the workplace.
• Compile ventilation and occupational hygiene reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control is essential.
• Minimum 5 years, of which 3 years are after obtaining the Chamber of Mines intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy is essential.

Knowledge

• Able to present information in a report format.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of airborne pollutants and their control measures.
• Knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours.
• Knowledge of airflow calculations and principles of airflow in a ventilation circuit.
• Knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness and response.

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Ventilation Officer – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Surface Fire Responder (SFR) Team (7 vacancies)

Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

The SFR Team is required by the MHSA.

Selection Criteria

• Matric
• 3 Years of Experience
• Medically fit (Own doctor and Mine Doctor Certificates)
• Full-Time Mine
• Pass the Mines Rescue Services – Heat Tolerance Test
• Pass the Pre-selection Physical Test
• Volunteer
• Be a Team Player and be Self-Motivated
• Pass the Surface Fire Responder Initial (5 days)

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Surface Fire Responser – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.

Should you not receive feedback within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

We wish you all you all the best with your applications