HR Lead: Administration
Listing reference: b2gld_000262
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: HR Administration
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The HR Lead: Administration will oversee and coordinate core HR services, ensuring consistent implementation of recruitment, administration, and workforce planning processes. The HR Lead provides strategic guidance, supports continuous improvement of HR practices, and ensures alignment with organisational objectives by effectively supervising the HR Practitioner.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and termination processes to ensure alignment with policy and workforce plans.
- Supervise HR Practitioners, providing coaching, support, and quality assurance across all HR functions.
- Maintain oversight of HR documentation and employee records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Conduct site visits to assess HR challenges and support line managers with appropriate interventions.
- Compile and review HR reports, statistics, and compliance submissions, including Affirmative Action, EE, RGMP, and audits.
- Support the Senior HR Manager in preparing workforce budgets and tracking workforce plans.
- Prepare, coordinate, and validate HR data for internal and external reporting, including MME, the Chamber of Mines, and Vancouver HQ.
- Conduct audits of HR documentation, policies, and SOPs, and report findings to HR leadership.
- Oversee job advertising and recruitment platforms, including NIEIS and P-net, and liaise with service providers.
- Review and approve recruitment documentation and contracts submitted by the HR Practitioner.
- Coordinate interview logistics, onboarding, and placement processes for Windhoek, Exploration departments, and B2Gold Property.
- Coordinate HR team meetings, internal communications, and document drafting, including manuals, policies, SOPs, and guides.
- Support the Senior HR Manager with project coordination, training logistics, and documentation.
- Assist with OD-related projects, reporting, and logistics, including cultural programmes and leadership development.
- Support performance management processes, including training, audits, and job description reviews.
- Maintain organisational structures and support job grading and evaluation processes.
- Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of the Code of Conduct Policy to achieve its objectives.
- Advise management on disciplinary procedures, ensuring timely and compliant application of relevant policies, tools, and systems.
- Provide case support to the HR Lead: Employee Relations and Transport for disciplinary investigations, hearings, appeals, and grievance handling at Windhoek and B2Gold Property.
- Assist staff in preparing performance agreements, review staff performance, provide positive feedback, and guide the rectification of behaviour as necessary.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- Minimum B Degree / B-tech Degree in Behavioural Sciences.
- NQF Level 7.
- Minimum 5 years’ Human Resources administration experience.
- Valid Code B Driver’s License.
Women and people from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply.