Reward and Remuneration Executive -EXCO Level

SUMMARY:
Our JSE listed client is searching for a Reward Executive to lead the design, execution, and governance of total rewards for the Group. This includes executive and broad-based remuneration, incentives, benefits, payroll, job evaluation, and workforce cost planning.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Degreed in related field (essential)-
• 10+ years of senior HR or Reward leadership experience, with at least 5 years in an executive or head-of-function role-
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll and remuneration functions in a JSE-listed, unionised, and large-scale operation
• Proven track record in executive reward design,
• RemCo reporting, and total reward governance
• Experience leading job evaluation frameworks (e.g. Paterson) and workforce planning in complex organisational environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading reward design in a complex, unionised and geographically dispersed business (preferably FMCG or manufacturing)
• Track record in implementing long-term incentives and reward technology platforms.
• Ideally has:
  • SAGE, SAP Payroll, or similar Payroll platforms
  • CCP or CBP Certification
  • Data analysis or statistics Certification
  • SARA Registration
  • Advanced Excel - modelling capability
  • HRIS and Reward Systems egSAP, SuccessFactors, SAGE, or Oracle
  • HR Analytics
• Technical Skills & Competencies
• Deep expertise in reward strategy, governance, and compliance in a listed environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax frameworks, and financial controls
• Advanced Excel and modelling capability, HRIS and reward systems (e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors, SAGE, or Oracle)
• Strong financial literacy and ability to partner with Finance on costing, ROI, and budget alignment
• Excellent board-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced skills in HR analytics, Excel modelling, and digital reward tools.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills at ExCo and Board level.

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