HR Manager (Security)

Elchemie; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group IR support

Career growth opportunities

Travel between sites

Job summary

Elchemie in Centurion, Gauteng, invites an experienced HR Manager to partner with the Divisional Head to drive HR initiatives supporting business expansion and site mobilization. You will review and align group HR policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks across the division while ensuring NBCPSS compliance and coordinating with the Group IR team.

Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll coordination, with a focus on lawful, fair practices

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF Level 7 Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience operating in an HR Manager role.
• Industry experience in private security or guarding industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SA labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA) and NBCPSS Main Collective Agreement.
• PSIRA standards knowledge and PSIRA registration/grading verification.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR initiatives with Divisional Head to support expansion and site mobilization.
• Review and align group HR policies, SOPs and compliance across the division.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, vetting, onboarding for admin/ops roles.
• Oversee payroll submissions, deductions, shift allowances, and benefits.
• Maintain personnel files and produce monthly HR metrics.

Skills

Recruitment & Onboarding

IR/Labour relations

Policy compliance

Strategic HR

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Mobility

Education

NQF Level 7 Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in HRM

Tools

HRIS

Payroll interfaces

MS Office

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Strategic HR & Operations Management: Partner with the Divisional Head to drive HR initiatives supporting business expansion, site mobilization, and operational targets. Review, roll out, and align group HR policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks across the division.
• NBCPSS Compliance & Group IR Liaison: Ensure site contracts, rosters, overtime parameters, and working conditions strictly adhere to the NBCPSS Main Collective Agreement. Act as the primary operational liaison with the Group Dedicated IR Department; advise line managers on disciplinary procedures, facilitate preliminary investigations, and elevate formal disputes/referrals directly to Group IR.
• Talent Acquisition, Staffing & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment for administrative, supervisory, and operational roles. Oversee candidate vetting, pre-employment checks, PSIRA registration/grading verification, and structured site-level onboarding.
• Performance Management & Skills Development: Drive performance appraisals and KPI reviews, identify organizational development needs, and coordinate training programs, skills development, and recertification compliance in liaison with SASSETA.
• Payroll Administration & Benefit Coordination: Coordinate monthly payroll submissions, deductions, shift allowances, and overtime sign-offs in accordance with NBCPSS determinations. Reconcile payroll data and ensure accurate processing of sector benefits, including the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) and council levies.
• Governance, Risk & Reporting: Maintain personnel files in strict compliance with statutory legislation, POPIA, and NBCPSS audit requirements. Compile monthly HR metric reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, disciplinary cases) and support operational restructuring.

What you'll need

• Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 7 Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience operating in an HR Manager role.
• Industry Experience: Prior HR experience within the private security or guarding industry is advantageous.
• Legislation & Sector Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of South African labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA). Direct working knowledge of the NBCPSS Main Collective Agreement (Grades A-E wage structures, shift allowances, working hours, and PSSPF compliance) and PSIRA statutory standards.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS), payroll interfaces, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Mobility: Valid South African driver's license and own reliable vehicle (essential for regular site and regional travel).
• Valid South African ID & Clear criminal record

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Remuneration: R50,000 CTC per month.
• Strategic Leadership: Play an integral leadership role in shaping operational HR within an established, expanding security provider.
• Dedicated Support: Direct collaboration with a specialized Group IR team for high-level labour disputes and council matters.
• Career Growth: Long-term career progression and development within the broader group structure.

A Few Things to Know

• This role involves regular travel between operational sites across Gauteng.
• Candidate background checks, credit/qualification verifications, and criminal record screenings form part of our client's vetting process.