HR Manager (Security)

SUMMARY:
Dear Yerisha,
 
Thank you for your interest in the Human Resources Manager position based in Centurion, Gauteng.
We would like to proceed with the next stage of your application. To help us move forward efficiently, please review the process below, reply directly to this email with your screening answers, and attach the requested supporting documents.
 
Recruitment Process Overview:

• Elchemie telephonic screening interview (approx. 15 minutes)
• First-round interview with our client
• Possible final interview / panel assessment
• Verification checks (qualifications, references, criminal record, and pre-employment vetting)

1. Supporting Documents Requested

• Updated CV
• Copy of South African ID / Work Authorization
• Copy of Driver’s License
• Copies of tertiary qualifications (Diploma / Degree)
• Most recent payslip (for internal salary verification purposes only)
• Contact details for 2–3 professional references

1. Candidate Screening Questionnaire

1. Current Residential Location: What is your current residential area/town and province?
2. Relocation: Should you not currently reside in Gauteng, are you fully willing and able to relocate to Centurion/surrounds at your own cost? (Yes/No/Not Applicable)
3. Matric / Grade 12: Do you have a completed Grade 12 / Matric pass? (Yes/No)
4. Mobility & Business Travel: The role is office-based in Centurion with regular travel to operational sites across Gauteng. Do you possess a valid driver’s license, own a reliable vehicle, and are you fully willing to use your vehicle for business travel? (Yes/No)
5. Salary Alignment: The advertised remuneration is R50,000 CTC per month. Please confirm your current CTC and that you are aligned with this package:
6. Notice Period / Earliest Availability:
7. Languages Spoken Fluently:
8. Criminal Record: Do you have a clear criminal record? (Yes/No – If no, please provide details)
9. Restraints of Trade: Have you signed any Restraint of Trade agreements with any previous or current employers? (If yes, please provide details)

1. Qualifications: Do you hold an NQF Level 7 Diploma or bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field? (Please state qualification, institution, and completion year)
2. HR Management Experience: How many total years of dedicated experience do you have operating at an HR Manager level? (Please state typical headcount supported and industry environments)
3. Sector & Bargaining Council Knowledge: Do you have direct working knowledge of the NBCPSS Main Collective Agreement (security Grades A–E wage determinations, shift allowances, working hours, and PSSPF compliance) and PSIRA regulations? (Yes/No – please briefly summarize your exposure)
4. Operations & Recruitment in High-Headcount Environments: What is your experience in managing high-volume operational recruitment, vetting/vetting compliance, and structured site mobilizations?
5. Employee Relations & Bargaining Council Exposure: Have you worked alongside a dedicated Industrial Relations (IR) department to handle site-level grievances, preliminary investigations, and CCMA/Bargaining Council escalations? (Briefly describe your role in these processes)
6. Payroll & Benefits Coordination: Briefly outline your experience coordinating monthly payroll inputs, NBCPSS-aligned shift/overtime parameters, and sector benefit reconciliations.
7. HRIS & Systems: Which HR Information Systems (HRIS), payroll interfaces, and time-and-attendance platforms are you proficient in?

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POSITION INFO:
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 escalate 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.

• Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 7 Diploma or Bachelor’s 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 

• 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.

• 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.