Labour Data Co-ordinator

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group in Cape Town is seeking a Labour Data Coordinator to collect, analyse, and manage labour data to support decision-making and strategic planning. This role focuses on data integrity, reporting, and compliance, collaborating with Operations to monitor monthly labour performance and drive improvements in dashboards and processes.

The ideal candidate has a qualification in Data Management or HR, strong analytical skills, and experience handling sensitive information within the South

Qualifications

• Qualification in Data Management, HR or related field.
• Experience in data analysis with data management software and analytical tools.
• Experience handling sensitive information with confidentiality and data security standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working within the South African labour market and familiarity with relevant legislation.
• Certification in data analysis or related fields is an advantage.
• Knowledge of human resources practices would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualisation tools or programming languages for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data management systems to ensure efficient collection and storage of labour-related information.
• Reduction of the labour cost per assigned region from 01 October 2026.
• Ensure Portal costings shifts are accurate and up to date with AM.
• Collaborate with Operations on monthly labour performance and advise actions to rectify concerns.
• Monitor key labour trends monthly on absenteeism, sick leave and AWOL, providing timely reports and alerts to management.
• Improve efficiency by liaising with RM & AM's on data changes.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with contractual scopes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and dashboard functionality.
• Move labour to a state of accuracy and reliability.
• Assist Labour Data Specialist to track savings from the Biometric systems implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in Data Management or HR

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

As a Labour Data Coordinator, you will play a critical role in collecting, analysing, and managing labour data to support decision-making and strategic planning. This position focuses on data integrity and reporting, ensuring that accurate and timely information is available for organisational needs and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data management systems to ensure efficient collection and storage of labour-related information.
• Reduction of the labour cost per assigned region from 01 October 2026.
• Ensure Portal costings shifts are accurate and up to date with AM.
• Collaborate with Operations on monthly labour performance and advise a course of action to rectify concerns.
• Monitor key labour, trends monthly on absenteeism, sick leave and AWOL etc, providing timely reports and alerts to management
• Improve efficiency by liaising with RM & AM's on the changes needed for accurate data.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with contractual scopes.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and dashboard functionality.
• Actively move labour to a state of accuracy and reliability.
• Assist Labour Data Specialist to track savings because of the implementation of Biometric systems

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification in Data Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis, with a strong proficiency in data management software and analytical tools.
• Proven track record in handling sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality and data security standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey insights to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience working within the South African labour market and familiarity with relevant legislation.
• Certification in data analysis or related fields is an advantage.
• Knowledge of human resources practices and principles would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualisation tools or programming languages for data analysis.