Labour Cost Manager

4 weeks ago

Centurion, South Africa People Dimension Full time

Introduction

A leading well-established security services company based in Centurion is looking for a experienced Labour Cost Manager to join their team. The key purpose of the role is workforce capacity management and labour cost management (specifically but not limited to overtime) which involves the dynamic and strategic management of future labour capacity requirements and costs.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

The role will be required to:

  • Interact with Operations, Sales and Human Resources departments to plan for future capacity requirements;
  • Streamline business processes between various departments to facilitate the production of coherent management information relating to direct labour;
  • Review and analyse direct costs, with specific focus on direct labour cost by applying analysis and critical thinking to identify cost savings opportunities;
  • Provide cost information to assist management with the calculation of costs for tenders and quotes.

KPA's

1. Headcount management

  • Strategic planning of headcount requirement: interact with Operations, Sales and Human Resources departments to identify future capacity requirements
  • Analysing actual headcount in relation to required headcount and deriving action plans for headcount management
  • Specifically where surplus of shortages in manpower has been identified, communicate to Human Resources to enable them to start retrenchment or recruitment processes when necessary

2.Process improvement

  • Implementation of process improvements for leave and reserve management and disciplinary actions
  • Interacting with Human Resources to enable them to take the necessary action relating to leave and disciplinary actions
  • Streamlining of business processes between Sales Operations and Human Resources specifically relating to job grades and job titles.

3.Labour cost management

  • Management of overtime cost and deriving plans to minimise and limit overtime expenses to operational minimums
  • Calculating the optimal wage cost for the business
  • Performing a monthly wage cost analysis to identify reasons for variances between optimal and actual cost
  • Distributing wage cost analysis to Operations, Sales, Finance and Human Resources
  • Deriving action plans for wage cost management
  • Communicating plans to various stakeholders and tracking the implementation of these plans and actions
  • Updating ‘live’ wage models to always be able to compare optimal wages with budget & actual
  • Scheduling of leave for direct labour force in accordance with available leave balances

4.Quotations & costings

  • Maintaining and providing cost information to the Sales and Commercial departments for use in bids and quotes

5.Price increases

  • Providing cost information to the sales teams for PI calculations
  • Assisting with calculation of optimal price increases (PIs)

6.Commercial customer files

  • Maintenance and distribution of the master operational contract data

7.Generating financial data / reports at month end

  • Generating financial packs and analytical reports relating to direct labour information only

8. Triangle balancing

  • Responsible for the production of the monthly reconciliation of revenue, operations (Nimbus) and payroll (triangle balancing) to meet GFC standards

9. Assist with budget and forecast process

  • Compare actual results to budget / forecast for direct labour costs and identify reasons for variances
  • Provide budget input for direct labour costs

10. Others

  • Assistance with bid costing & mobilization cost tracking
  • Assistance with business plans and models

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum qualification & experience

  • Minimum B. Com degree in Finance / Cost Accounting / Management Accounting
  • 2 to 5 years financial management and/or cost accounting experience would be deemed suitable for the level of the position

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Financial principles and practices
  • Knowledge of financial controls and audit standards
  • Deep understanding of accounting and ERP systems
  • Knowledge of how to perform reconciliations
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of different costing principles
  • Working knowledge around direct labour management preferred

Skills

  • MS Office Computer skills (Excel Advanced)
  • Analytical skills
  • Working with complexity and large volumes of data
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Managing conflict
  • Delivering efficiency
  • Delivering performance
  • Managing professionally
  • Time management

Attributes

  • Awareness of the market environment
  • Acting professionally
  • Driving change
  • Leading people
  • Customer thinking
  • Collaborating and coo-operating
  • Working across functions

 

Package & Remuneration

R 750 000 - R 1000 000 CTC per annum.

 

Interested?

Please send your CV to hr1@peopledimension.co.za

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    4 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Six Sense Full time

    Gauteng, Centurion - Annually Cost To Company (Market related) A well-established business is seeking to appoint a General Manager: Labour Relations (FTC - 24 months) To maintain sound and good faith relationships between management and employees and stakeholders including organised labour. **Qualifications & Experience**: - LLB Degree with...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Secondments Recruitment Full time

    Job Advert Summary:To provide a comprehensive labour relations services to the company Group as it relates to the legislation governing labour matters in the workplace.To maintain sound and good faith relationships between management and employees and stakeholders including organised labour.To support and represent the company Group at external platforms...

  • Labour Relations Support Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa PEP Full time

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:Enhance the Labour Relations function in the PEP Sales team by providing a professional Labour Relations service and be a trusted advisor in order to ensure fair and consistent Labour Relations practices (South Africa and BLNE). This position will report to the National Sales People Support Manager.RESPONSIBILITIES: Industrial Relations...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Land Bank Careers Full time

    Job Advert Summary:The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa's only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank's sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Six Sense Consulting Full time

    Qualifications & Experience: LLB Degree with specialisation in Labour Law Admission as an Attorney/Advocate 5 years experience in having practiced as an Labour Relations LawyerCritical Competencies CCMA Processes Legislation pertaining to labour matters HC Best Practices Financial Principles Employment contracts and agreements Additional Requirements...

  • Labour Relations Support Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa PEP Full time

    PURPOSE OF POSITION: Enhance the Labour Relations function in the PEP Sales team by providing a professional Labour Relations service and be a trusted advisor in order to ensure fair and consistent Labour Relations practices (South Africa and BLNE). This position will report to the National Sales People Support Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Industrial...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Secondments Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: To provide a comprehensive labour relations services to the company Group as it relates to the legislation governing labour matters in the workplace. To maintain sound and good faith relationships between management and employees and stakeholders including organised labour. To support and represent the company Group at external...

  • Labour Relations Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa RJPersonnel Full time

    3yearsThe regulations relating to National Bargaining Council (NBC), i.e., working hours (normal, overtime, etc.) + labour agreements, etc.Statutory benefits, i.e., UIF, leave, etc.IR processes and proceduresdisciplinary enquiries and processesStaff recruitment and inductionManage and book hours and allowancesSchedule trainingQualifications and...

  • Labour Relations Intern

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Human Capital Full time

    IntroductionThrough our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Six Sense Consulting Full time

    **Qualifications & Experience**: - LLB Degree with specialisation in Labour Law - Admission as an Attorney/Advocate - 5 years experience in having practiced as an Labour Relations Lawyer **Critical Competencies** - CCMA Processes - Legislation pertaining to labour matters - HC Best Practices - Financial Principles - Employment contracts and agreements -...

  • General Manager: Labour Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Land Bank Careers Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to...

  • Labour Relations Intern

    4 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Human Capital Full time

    **Introduction** Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings,...

  • Sales Costing Executive

    1 month ago

    Centurion, South Africa Flink Recruitment Full time

    Responsibilities: Preparing and Managing Sales Quotations: Generate accurate and timely sales quotations based on customer requirements, pricing guidelines, and sales team input. Analyse floor plans and technical drawings and other documentation to prepare cost materials, and labour estimates. Maintaining Quotation Records: Keep detailed records of all...

  • Cost & Management Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Outsourced CFO Full time

    This is an exciting contract engagement for 3 monthsEnsure operational efficiency, financial accuracy and strategic alignment with the company's goals.Manage inventory & costingDevelop & maintain product costing modelsStoc countsEnsure Data integrityOversee the ERP system management Financial repurtingProvide analysis and recommendationsDrive continuous...

  • Cost & Management Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Outsourced CFO Full time

    Exciting Contract Engagement: Join us for a 3-month contract where you will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and strategic alignment with the company's goals.Manage inventory and costing processesDevelop and maintain product costing modelsConduct stock counts to ensure accuracyGuarantee data integrity throughout...

  • Labour Administrator G4s Secure Solution Centurion

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa G4S Full time

    Job IntroductionLabour AdministratorG4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Labour Administrator based at our operations in CenturionThe successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound...

  • Costing Clerk

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    Costing Clerk - AutomotiveWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Costing Clerk to join our car dealership.Criteria: Matric certificate.- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Costing Clerk:- Must have dealer management system experience i.e. Evolve: Solid understanding of automotive industry processes, including vehicle acquisitions,...

  • Project Management and Cost Estimator

    4 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Flink Recruitment Full time

    SKILLS & PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE - 5-8 years Project Management Experience within the construction industry or similar - 2 years + cost estimating experience. - MS Projects or similar an advantage - Experience in working with an ERP system (expl. SAP) - Budget planning and cost management essential - Logistics processes & knowledge in INCO terms - Computer...

  • Cost Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Key Requirements: Completed CIMA Certification3 5 year experience as a Cost Accountant in Retail industryProven experience in cost accountingStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaborativelyExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesProficiency in financial software and MS ExcelResponsibilities:Analyse...

  • Cost Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Centurion, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Key Requirements: Completed CIMA Certification3 5 year experience as a Cost Accountant in Retail industryProven experience in cost accountingStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaborativelyExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesProficiency in financial software and MS ExcelResponsibilities:Analyse...