Job Context\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tServest Security is seeking an exceptional Labour Cost Efficiency Manager to join the operations team. The Labour Cost Efficiency Manager is responsible for optimizing labour costs, improving and driving business efficiency across security operations.
\n\tThis role analyses labour costs, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements cost-saving initiatives, while ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations, including the Main Collective Agreement.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, Finance Industrial Engineering, or related field
\n\tCertificate in labour relations or operations management is an advantage
\n\t10 years of experience in labour cost optimization, operations management, or related field
\n\tExperience in labour laws and regulations in South Africa, main collective agreement, labour cost optimization and efficiency principles, rostering and scheduling best practices, wage processing and payroll procedures, easy roster management or similar systems would be an advantage.
\n\tMust have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
\n\tExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills
\n\tStrong leadership and management skills
\n\tAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
\n\tComputer skills (Ms Office, advance Excel, Powerpoint, Accpac)
\n\tOwn transport\u00a0
\n\tClear criminal record<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse labour costs and efficiency metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
\n\tDevelop and implement strategies to reduce labour costs, improve and enhance operational efficiency.
\n\tCollaborate with operations teams to optimize staffing levels, scheduling, and deployment.
\n\tManage easy roster management administrators, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and efficient rostering and scheduling.
\n\tImplement measures to prevent over-scheduling and under-scheduling, including: monitoring staffing and adjusting schedules as needed, analysing historical data to predict staffing requirements, implementing flexible scheduling options to match staffing levels with demand and providing training to managers on effective scheduling practices.
\n\tManage overtime, ensuring it is used strategically and in line with the main collective agreement.
\n\tDevelop and implement strategies to reduce overtime and improve labour efficiency.
\n\tEnsure effective management of leave and and leave accruals, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with company policies, BCEA and main agreement.
\n\tManage statutory allowances, ensuring compliance with the main collective agreement and relevant legislation.
\n\tEnsure accurate tracking and payment of statutory allowances.
\n\tManage the wage processing cycle from beginning to end, ensuring accurate wage input is submitted to payroll, including: verifying employee data and hours worked, calculating wages, allowances and deductions, ensuring compliance with tax and labour laws.
\n\tEnsure compliance with South African labour laws and regulations, including the Main Collective Agreement.
\n\tReview and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
\n\tGuide operation leaders in ensuring governance and labour cost efficiencies.
\n\tAttend meetings with the Bargaining Council concerning main agreement statutory requirements.
\n\tRepresent the organization in meetings and negotiations with the Bargaining Council.
\n\tDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance labour efficiencies and reduce costs.
\n\tIdentify opportunities for process automation and technology implementation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
\n\tCollaborate with HR to develop and implement effective recruitment and retention strategies.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\t2026\/05\/19<\/p>\n
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