Rewards Executive – AERE

We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our dynamic team of professionals. Be accountable for the leading the design, execution, and governance of total rewards across the business. This includes executive and broad-based remuneration, incentives, benefits, payroll, job evaluation, and workforce cost planning.

Main job function
Strategic Design and Governance
Executive and Borad-Based Remuneration
Incentives and Performance-Based Pay
Benefits and Employee Wellbeing
Payroll Governance and Delivery
Job Grading and Organisational Design
Workforce Costing and Planning
Reward Governance and Reporting
Leadership and Capability Building

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Payroll-related certifications (SAGE, SAP Payroll, or similar) would be beneficial.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP). Certification in data analysis or statistics is advantageous.
Registered member of the South African Reward Association (SARA).

Experience/Criteria
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, RemCo reporting, and toral reward governance.
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, SAFE, or Oracle).

Remuneration: R1.8 – R2.2 Million per annum (Neg)

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.