P&O Executive Reward Manager

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager for its workforce consulting practice in Johannesburg. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring high-quality client work, and contributing analytical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or related field, along with 2–3 years of experience in reward consulting. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, overseeing client relationships, and managing project delivery. Strong analytical and people management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in reward consulting or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage client projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams within the Reward practice.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality client work.
• Conduct critical reviews of client’s remuneration practices.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Project management

Client relationship management

People management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance, economics, statistics or related field (postgraduate preferred)

Job description

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 will 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.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

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

As a Manager you will primarily be involved in the following:

• Ensure accuracy, insight, and relevance of all analytical outputs.
• Review executive and non‑executive benchmarking prepared by junior.
• Contribute to development of methodology, databases and templates.
• Preparation and review of indicative financial models to demonstrate cost/benefit analysis of variable pay arrangements.
• Performance condition testing e.g. Total Shareholder Return.
• Key performance indicator (“KPI”) strategy consulting.
• Conduct critical reviews of client’s remuneration practices, and draft papers including review outcomes and recommendations for new structures to clients.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive review and design.
• Assist clients with preparing the analytical components of remuneration reports.
• An awareness of topical issues surrounding executive reward, both globally and locally, and the preparation of communication material to remuneration committees regarding this information, as well as providing ongoing advice.
• Manage client relationships.
• Project‑manage client engagements.
• Responsibility for risk management procedures and managing costs/fees.
• Attend client meetings.

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, motivator, 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