P&O Executive Reward Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Manager to lead project teams in workforce consulting. The role focuses on enhancing client reward strategies and delivering high-quality analytical and advisory work. Candidates should have a degree in finance or economics and 2-3 years in reward consulting. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential. The position includes responsibilities in client management, business development, and team development, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in reward consulting or related field.
• Proven ability to manage client projects and relationships.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams within the Reward practice.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality client work.
• Support marketing and client acquisition activities.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in finance, economics, statistics or related field

Job description

Overview

Management Level – Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness. Those in rewards and benefits at PwC specialise in providing comprehensive consulting services related to total rewards, compensation programmes, and employee benefits. You will work closely with clients to analyse their reward and benefits strategies, design competitive and equitable compensation structures, and develop cost-effective and attractive benefits packages. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Role Purpose

You will manage project teams within the Reward practice, ensuring delivery of high-quality client work, operational efficiency, and team development. The role supports the Reward leadership team by providing analytical expertise, managing day-to-day client engagements, and contributing to the growth of the practice. The role will be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Technical Expertise

• Ensure accuracy, insight, and relevance of all analytical outputs
• Review executive and non-executive benchmarking prepared by junior staff
• Contribute to development of methodology, databases and templates
• Prepare and review indicative financial models to demonstrate cost/benefit analysis of variable pay arrangements
• Perform performance condition testing (e.g., Total Shareholder Return)
• Advise on KPI strategy consulting
• Conduct critical reviews of client remuneration practices and draft papers with review outcomes and recommendations for new structures
• Review short-term and long-term incentive arrangements
• Assist clients with preparing the analytical components of remuneration reports
• Be aware of topical issues surrounding executive reward globally and locally; prepare communications for remuneration committees and provide ongoing advice
• Manage client relationships
• Project manage client engagements
• Obtain risk management procedures and manage costs/fees
• Attend client meetings

• Deliver high-quality analytical and advisory work across reward projects (e.g., incentive design, benchmarking, fair pay analysis, transaction-related reward matters)
• Ensure accuracy, insight, and relevance of all analytical outputs
• Provide remuneration committee and client advisory services

• Conduct critical reviews of client remuneration practices and draft papers including review outcomes and recommendations for new structures to clients (executive management and remuneration committees)
• Analyse remuneration reporting in light of King IV and assist clients with remuneration reporting disclosures for the integrated annual report
• Stay aware of topical issues surrounding executive reward and prepare communications for remuneration committees, with ongoing advisory

Client & Project Management

Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a key contact on projects. Oversee project delivery, budgets, and timelines, escalating risks or issues where necessary.

Business Development & Market Positioning

Support marketing, targeting, and client acquisition activities. Contribute to new product and solution development within area of expertise. Provide input into thought leadership, publications, and client-focused events.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, coach, and develop members of the Analytics team. Build team capability, foster collaboration, and ensure a high-performance culture.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in finance, economics, statistics, or related field (postgraduate preferred).
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in reward consulting or a related field, with strong analytical expertise.
• Proven ability to manage client projects and relationships.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to contribute to business development.
• Ability to deal with multiple demands under tight client deadlines.
• Self-managed, motivated, enthusiastic.
• Take ownership of personal development.
• Good at giving and receiving feedback.
• Eager to learn and quick to grasp new concepts.
• Integrity and judgement about work and relationships.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 28, 2026