Human Resources Administrator

Deployed Security Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is looking for a skilled Human Resources Administrator in Gauteng. This role includes managing HR-related tasks, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting employee recruitment and training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in payroll and HR administration, strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans, and will possess a Grade 12 qualification. The company offers a market-related salary package.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in HR administration and payroll management.
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration including time and attendance tracking.
• Coordinate performance evaluations and training.
• Handle payroll transactions and employee data management.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll management

Recruitment processes

Performance management

Communication in English and Afrikaans

Knowledge of employment laws

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Human Resources Administrator

A leading security firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resources Administrator to join their team in Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all HR-related tasks, ensuring compliance with labor laws, managing employee relations, and supporting recruitment and training activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• HR Administration: daily employee roll call and time and attendance tracking; tracking, controlling, and managing time and attendance of employees by notifying absences and requesting managers’ feedback; monitoring attendance against overtime schedules; following up on leave schedules and planning; drafting, controlling, and issuing employment contracts of fixed‑term and permanent employees; administrating all admin functions for payroll input; maintaining employee files and leave records; ensuring all HR admin on employee files is up to date and correct; managing induction program and diary entries for employees in probation and induction.
• Workman’s Compensation: recording, investigating, and following through on WCA case submissions; monitoring progress and actioning returns on claims; ensuring cost control and management reporting on claims processes.
• Performance Management & Training: coordinating training schedules and bookings for employees to ensure attendance; controlling learnership and apprenticeship schedules; after performance review, managing employee planning for training and counseling follow‑ups; recording reviews and diarizing future appointments; reviewing employee files from training and ensuring documentation is correct and completed.
• Payroll: responsible for monthly payroll transactions on SAGE; assisting with capturing employee data on SAGE; providing support to the HR Manager and Payroll Administrator for employee administration.
• Recruitment: initial candidate screening for suitability and cultural fit; sourcing, screening, and handling of administration within the recruitment of employees – including controlling references, credit, and criminal checks; scheduling interviews with shortlisted candidates with relevant Department Heads.
• Other (Adhoc basis): managing the Health and Safety program in line with the OHS Act; payroll backup for relief of Payroll Administrator; medical testing assessment: arranging and confirming medical testing of drivers/employees; managing and confirming results upon completion of tests; recording, communicating, and filing all medical results.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12
• Knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of the transport and logistics industry
• Must have working knowledge/experience of payroll, HR administration, and recruitment processes
• It would be advantageous if the suitable applicant has experience in the security industry
• Ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans (IsiXhosa and IsiZulu would be advantageous)
• Own transport

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

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