About the position
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic Employee Benefits & Remuneration professional to join a leading organisation within the healthcare and laboratory services sector.
This role offers the opportunity to influence executive decision-making, lead reward transformation initiatives, and drive best-practice remuneration and benefits strategies across a large and complex organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Manager: Employee Benefits & Remuneration, you will:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall Human Resources strategy.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Total Reward Strategy aligned to organisational objectives, culture, and workforce needs.
- Lead the design, review, and enhancement of remuneration, benefits, and reward frameworks.
- Drive talent attraction and retention initiatives through competitive and innovative reward solutions.
- Oversee job evaluation processes, job grading, and the standardisation of job profiles and titles.
- Ensure remuneration practices are fair, transparent, market-related, and aligned with organisational goals.
- Lead organisational reward and remuneration projects from concept to implementation.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to benefits, remuneration, and variable pay.
- Provide strategic insights and reporting to support executive and organisational decision-making.
- Manage, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.
- Support organisational design, restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Honours Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or a related field (NQF Level 8).
- A Master's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Remuneration, Payroll, or a related discipline will be advantageous.
- 9 years' experience within a Rewards, Benefits, and Remuneration environment.
- 5 years' experience in a specialist leadership or management role.
- Registration as a Remuneration Specialist with the South African Rewards Association (SARA)
Knowledge and Expertise:
- Reward and remuneration management
- Employee benefits administration and strategy
- Job evaluation methodologies and grading systems
- Organisational design and restructuring
- Performance management systems, including Balanced Scorecard methodologies
- Change management principles
- Workforce planning and talent retention strategies
Desired Skills:
- South African Rewards Association
- Remuneration
- Employee Benefits
- Payroll
- Total Reward Strategy
- Design Reward Frameworks
- Human Resources Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Are you a strategic rewards professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join a leading healthcare organisation where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive innovative remuneration, benefits, and total reward strategies that support organisational growth and employee excellence. This senior leadership role offers the chance to influence business decisions, lead transformation initiatives, and create reward solutions that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. If you are passionate about organisational effectiveness, employee value propositions, and driving best-practice reward management, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and contribute to a purpose-driven organisation.
