EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, REWARDS REMUNERATION MANAGER (PUBLIC SECTOR)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the HR Management Team, you will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall HR strategy aligned with organisational objectives.

• Design and implement a comprehensive Total Reward Strategy aligned with organisational values, culture, and performance goals.

• Develop talent attraction and staff retention strategies through effective remuneration and reward systems.

• Establish and maintain transparent, competency-based remuneration policies and practices that promote recognition and employee development.

• Lead the design and implementation of remuneration systems that enhance organisational efficiency.

• Oversee job evaluation processes, ensuring compliance with policies and standardisation of job titles and profiles.

• Ensure workforce alignment by supporting organisational design, job profiling, and restructuring initiatives.

• Manage monthly and annual reporting to provide reliable HR analytics and management insights for executive decision-making.

• Lead the development, training, and performance management of divisional staff.

• Oversee the development and implementation of benefits and variable pay policies.

• Initiate and manage remuneration and reward projects to support organisational growth and transformation.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or related field (NQF Level 8).

• Master’s Degree in HR, Psychology, Remuneration, or Payroll (advantageous).

• 9 years’ experience in a HR Reward Services / Remuneration & Benefits environment, including:

  • At least 5 years in a senior specialist or management role.

• Registration with the South African Rewards Association (SARA) as a Remuneration Specialist (advantageous).

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Expertise in Job Evaluation Systems

• Strong knowledge of Remuneration & Reward Management

• Experience in Organisational Design and Restructuring

• Knowledge of Performance Management Systems (e.g., Balanced Scorecard)

• Change management capability

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Project management and organisational planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong administrative and reporting abilities

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Budgeting and financial management skills

• Advanced computer literacy

• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively