Remote SA Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid plan

Provident fund contribution

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design, implement, and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs, maintaining job grading structures, salary scales, and incentives while ensuring compliance with SA laws.

You will lead market research, analyze trends, manage annual salary reviews, and collaborate with HR and Finance on total rewards. Strong Excel skills and remote-project management are required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specializing in compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of South African employment law and statutory requirements (e.g., UIF, COIDA).
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, particularly concerning C&B data management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to ensure compensation packages are competitive and equitable.
• Develop and maintain job grading structures, salary scales, and incentive programs.
• Process and reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labor laws and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Manage the annual salary review and bonus process.
• Develop communication materials to educate employees on their compensation and benefits.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on total rewards strategy.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and changes in legislation affecting compensation and benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design, implement, and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs, maintaining job grading structures, salary scales, and incentives while ensuring compliance with SA laws.

You will lead market research, analyze trends, manage annual salary reviews, and collaborate with HR and Finance on total rewards. Strong Excel skills and remote-project management are required.