Remuneration Assistant Manager

Nexelica; Durban; On-site; ZAR 444 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Insurance sector is on the lookout for a skilled Assistant Manager in Remuneration & Benefits. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for developing remuneration strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with legislation. With a focus on operational excellence, you will lead a team to optimize employee benefits and maintain competitive salary structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rewarding position.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Remuneration and Benefits Management in a corporate environment.
• 5+ years in a managerial or supervisory role required.
• Knowledge of employment and remuneration legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement remuneration policies and procedures.
• Manage and mentor the Remuneration and Benefits Team.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking for salary structures.

Skills

Remuneration Management

Benefits Management

Advanced Excel

MS Office

MS Project

Conflict Resolution

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Degree in Commerce or Human Sciences

Postgraduate Degree in Commerce/Human Sciences with Statistics

Global Remuneration Practitioner (GRP) certification

Tools

Paterson Grading System

Job Evaluation Systems

Job description

Location: Durban, KZN

Salary: R444,000 Per Annum

Our client, a well-established company in the Insurance sector, is seeking a skilled Assistant Manager – Remuneration & Benefits. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced business environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce or Human Sciences

• Preferred: Postgraduate Degree in Commerce/Human Sciences with Statistics

• Professional Registration:

• South African Rewards Association (Remuneration Specialist) – Preferred

• South African Board for People Practice – Preferred

• Essential: Global Remuneration Practitioner (GRP) certification

Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• 8–10 years in Remuneration, Rewards, and Benefits Management in a corporate environment

• 5+ years in a managerial or supervisory role

• Knowledge of employment and remuneration legislation & statutory requirements

• Strong understanding of corporate HR reward systems, policies, and structures

• Expertise in Tax & Labour legislation, governance, and risk management

• Experience in remuneration analysis, modeling, and policy development

• Familiarity with job evaluation systems (Paterson Grading System preferred)

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, MS Office, and MS Project

Key Competencies

• Research and surveying techniques

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

• Strong customer service orientation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High levels of integrity and confidentiality

• Ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills

• Focus on operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

1. Remuneration Strategy & Job Evaluation

• Develop and implement remuneration policies and procedures

• Coordinate and facilitate job evaluations and grading through the Job Evaluation Committee

• Educate stakeholders on job evaluation practices and systems

• Maintain and update organizational structures and headcount reports

• Implement ratified job grading outcomes

2. Financial & Budget Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage the Remuneration and Benefits budget

• Ensure compliance with remuneration and benefits-related legislation

3. Human Resource & Team Management

• Develop and implement the Remuneration and Benefits Strategy

• Manage and mentor the Remuneration and Benefits Team

• Establish Individual Development Plans for team members

4. Salary Review & Benchmarking

• Recommend salary review guidelines to HR Leadership, EXCO, and HR & Remuneration Committee

• Facilitate the salary review process, including training and documentation

• Prepare payroll upload schedules and employee letters

• Conduct internal and external benchmarking to maintain competitive salary structures

5. Payroll Management & Compliance

• Maintain relationships with external payroll service providers

• Develop and implement payroll management procedures

• Ensure efficient payroll administration and incentive scheme management

• Optimize self-service/automated HR processes

• Innovate and improve employee benefits offerings

• Ensure legislative tax and benefits compliance

6. HR Data Integrity & Reporting

• Ensure high-level security and integrity of HR data

• Prepare and submit HR reports to the Group HR Manager

• Identify and address audit risks and operational concerns