HR Executive - Rewards Executive

Hire Resolve; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Allowances

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Reward Executive to shape a performance-driven reward strategy in a JSE-listed agribusiness/manufacturing company based in Centurion, South Africa. This executive role will involve designing a Group-wide total rewards strategy, focusing on compliance and aligning rewards with talent and shareholder goals. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of senior HR leadership experience and possess strong influencing skills at the Board level. Competitive compensation and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior HR/Reward leadership experience, preferably in executive roles.
• Experience in JSE-listed, unionised, and large-scale organisations.
• Strong knowledge of King IV, tax and labour law, and remuneration governance.
• Experience in JSE-listed, unionised, and large-scale organisations.
• Strong knowledge of King IV, tax and labour law, and remuneration governance.
• Familiar with SAP, SAGE, SuccessFactors or other reward/HRIS platforms.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), CBP, or SARA membership advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership in job evaluation frameworks, long-term incentive structuring and workforce cost modelling.
• Proven experience working with ExCo, RemCo and investor relations.
• Registered with SARA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Group-wide Total Rewards Strategy.
• Partner with senior executives to align remuneration models with business KPIs.
• Oversee payroll function across multiple entities ensuring compliance.
• Oversee the payroll function across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with SARS, UIF, and statutory requirements.
• Drive digitisation and automation of reward and payroll systems with HRIS and Finance.
• Benchmark compensation against local/global comparators and optimise cost-effective benefits.
• Manage Remuneration Reports, Board submissions, and investor transparency requirements.
• Foster internal reward capabilities by leading a Reward & Payroll Centre of Excellence.

Skills

Leadership in HR/Reward

Strategic mindset

Advanced HR analytics

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Admin

Tools

SAP

SAGE

SuccessFactors

Job description

Executive HR Opportunity – Now Hiring!

Are you a seasoned Reward Executive ready to shape a performance-driven reward strategy in a complex, high-impact environment? Our client, a JSE-listed industry leader in the agribusiness/manufacturing sector, is seeking a dynamic professional to lead its total rewards function from their Centurion Head Office.

This executive role requires a confident strategist who can influence Board-level decisions, ensure compliance with King IV and JSE requirements, and align total rewards with talent, ESG, and shareholder value goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Group-wide Total Rewards Strategy, including executive and broad-based remuneration, incentives, benefits, and payroll
• Partner with RemCo and senior executives to align remuneration models with shareholder expectations and business KPIs
• Lead the development and governance of STI and LTI schemes, job grading frameworks, and workforce cost planning
• Oversee the payroll function across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with SARS, UIF, and statutory requirements
• Drive digitisation and automation of reward and payroll systems in collaboration with HRIS and Finance
• Benchmark compensation against local/global comparators and optimise cost-effective benefits
• Manage Remuneration Reports, Board submissions, and investor transparency requirements
• Foster internal reward capabilities by leading a Reward & Payroll Centre of Excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Admin, or similar (essential)
• 10+ years of senior HR/Reward leadership, 5+ years in executive roles
• Experience in JSE-listed, unionised, and large-scale organisations
• Strong knowledge of King IV, tax and labour law, and remuneration governance
• Familiar with SAP, SAGE, SuccessFactors, or other reward/HRIS platforms
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), CBP, or SARA membership is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership in job evaluation frameworks, long-term incentive structuring, and workforce cost modelling
• Proven success working with ExCo, RemCo, and investor relations
• Registered with SARA is preferred

Key Attributes

• High integrity, strategic mindset, and strong business alignment
• Hands-on leadership with advanced HR analytics and modelling capability
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills at Board level
• Resilient, agile, and results-driven

Location: Centurion, South Africa (On-site 5 Days a week)
Industry: Agribusiness / Manufacturing (JSE-listed environment)
Package: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include Medical Aid, Retirement Allowances, etc.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply today — contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
Visit: www.hireresolve.us
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We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file and reach out regarding future opportunities.