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Progressive International

EXPAT HR SUPERINTENDENT - AFRICA - MINING

Progressive International

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Management position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 08 Jul 2025 by Progressive International
  • Expires in 25 days
  • Job 2616171 - Ref JHB001399

About the position

Our client, a global leader in the mining industry, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Superintendent to lead HR operations at their Smelter plant in the DRC. This is a key expat role overseeing end-to-end HR delivery, workforce planning, compliance, and people leadership in a high-performance environment.
Requirements:

  • Degree in HR, Labour Science, or related field
  • 8–10 years’ senior HR experience in mining/heavy industry (Smelter experience preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of DRC labour legislation and community dynamics
  • Fluent in English (French, Mandarin, or Swahili is a plus)
  • Strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills
  • Must have a laptop, printer, and own vehicle



Key Focus Areas:
  • Lead and align all HR operations with labour law, site requirements, and company values
  • Develop and execute recruitment and labour plans
  • Manage labour budgets, remuneration decisions, and reporting
  • Oversee leave, time & attendance systems, and digital HR transitions
  • Handle employee movements: promotions, demotions, transfers, and exits
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead a team of HR professionals
  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ and support transformation initiatives

Desired Skills:

  • HR AFRICA
  • MINING
  • LABOUR LEGISLATION IN DRC
  • LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING

Progressive International

About the agency

PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL, a leader in talent acquisition, focuses on proactively sourcing high calibre candidates and professionals locally and internationally. Our Areas of Specialisation: - Engineering, mining & construction - Finance, Banking, Accounting and investment - Local & International Projects - Aviation ,Travel , Tourism & Transport - Foreign Languages Recruitment across all industries - Telecommunications and IT - HR, Recruitment , Training - Marketing, sales, Advertising, communications & Ecommerce - Executives Search, Senior management & middle management & Head hunting - Response Handling We deal with placements ranging from entry-level/graduates to senior management positions. Our consultants operate nationally and internationally from our Head Office in Gauteng, South Africa. Progressive International is 100% BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) Company and is a registered member of the Association of Personnel Services Organisations of South Africa (APSO) and complies strictly with their code of conduct and ethical standards set and regulated for recruitment practice. At Progressive International we strive to develop and maintain long-lasting partnerships with our select client base, as well as with exceptional candidates. We have developed a reputation for service excellence, an in-depth understanding of our clients' operations and human capital needs, and the provision of outstanding candidates in each segment of the marketplace that we operate into. Our commitment is to assist your organization in making informed decisions about the best choices for your current and long-term requirements. We understand the urgency of your needs, as well as the industry challenges you face. For companies with a recruitment mission, we form the most strategic and inventive part of the process. And for career-focused candidates, we become a conduit for perfect synergy between career excellence and an equally rewarding remuneration.

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