HR Officer - Private Security

About the role

EThekwini Security Consultants is looking for a qualified, organised and detail-oriented HR Officer to manage HR administration, employee relations and workforce coordination within a fast-paced private security company. The role is full-time and based in Durban.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee files, employment contracts, appointments, terminations and personnel records.
• Administer recruitment, onboarding, leave, attendance and employee documentation.
• Apply knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Assist with disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, misconduct investigations and CCMA proceedings, and prepare notices, warnings, hearing documentation and reports.
• Maintain accurate meeting minutes, perform dictation and produce documents with excellent typing accuracy.
• Use SAGE, Pastel, Microsoft Word and Excel for HR administration, data capturing and payroll-related tasks.
• Prepare and maintain duty rosters, coordinate shift allocations and arrange relief staff for security sites.
• Verify attendance, overtime, Sunday work and public holiday hours for payroll purposes.
• Monitor employee qualifications, security registrations and compliance documentation.
• Assist with HR policies, internal audits, compliance reports and continuous improvement of procedures, working with management, payroll and operations.

Required profile

• Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or a related HR field (compulsory).
• Previous experience in an HR Officer or similar position.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour law, HR processes and employee relations.
• Practical understanding of CCMA procedures and disciplinary processes.
• Excellent typing, dictation, transcription and minute-taking skills, plus strong written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of SAGE and Pastel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with duty rosters, data processing and administrative reporting.
• Advantageous: private security experience, knowledge of PSIRA requirements and NBCPSS regulations, and payroll administration experience.