Total Rewards Manager

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Total Rewards Manager | Durban | Permanent

Shape how a national organisation attracts, rewards and retains its people. This is an opportunity to lead reward strategy in a business where performance, fairness and competitiveness matter.

We are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Manager to take ownership of the organisation’s reward and benefits portfolio. Working closely with the Reward Executive and broader HR leadership team, the role will drive the design, implementation and governance of remuneration frameworks, benefit structures and incentive programmes that support business strategy and workforce performance.

The role requires a commercially aware reward specialist who can combine analytical rigour with practical implementation. You will guide remuneration frameworks, oversee job evaluation processes and ensure that reward programmes remain competitive and compliant while supporting organisational growth and talent retention.

Our client is a well-established organisation with a national footprint and a strong focus on building sustainable people practices. The business places high value on structured reward governance, market competitiveness and strong employee value propositions.

What You’ll Do

Execute the organisation’s reward strategy and implement reward frameworks and processes
Provide technical guidance to HR business partners and managers on reward programmes
Develop and implement reward and benefits policies and frameworks
Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive remuneration and benefits structures
Manage job evaluation processes and maintain internal equity across roles
Oversee the annual remuneration review cycle from mandate to implementation
Support salary proposals and reward related decision making
Implement and manage employee recognition programmes
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to benefits and remuneration
Manage relationships with benefits providers and external reward partners

What You Bring

Relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least five to eight years’ experience in a reward focused environment
GRP qualification advantageous
Strong knowledge of reward structures, incentive schemes and employee benefits
Experience managing remuneration review cycles and job evaluation frameworks
Understanding of legislation impacting benefits including pension, provident and medical schemes
Strong analytical and data interpretation capability
Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and HR partners
Experience leading and developing reward or HR team members

What Success Looks Like

Consistent and fair remuneration structures across the organisation
Competitive reward frameworks aligned to market benchmarks
Efficient and well governed annual remuneration review processes
Improved clarity and communication of reward programmes across the business
Strong compliance with statutory requirements and governance standards