Remuneration And Benefits Manager

Nampak; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Manager in Gauteng. The role involves designing competitive compensation strategies, managing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with South African regulations. Candidates should have a 3-year HR/Finance degree and extensive experience in payroll and benefits management. This position reports to the HC Executive.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience with payroll management and benefits administration.
• 3-5 years' senior management experience.
• Understanding of South African taxation and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute compensation strategies to attract talent.
• Administer performance-linked bonuses and variable pay programs.
• Manage and enhance company benefits including medical aid and retirement plans.

Skills

Payroll management

HRIS

Employee benefits management

Project management

Legislative frameworks understanding

Education

3-year HR / Finance degree

Job description

The Compensation and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and administration of all compensation, benefits, and payroll programs for employees.

This position will be reporting to the HC Executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute compensation strategies that attract and retain talent while ensuring internal equity and alignment with company objectives.
• Administer the implementation of performance‑linked bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other variable pay programs in compliance with South African labour laws and market practices.
• Manage and enhance the company's benefits offerings, including medical aid, retirement plans, insurance, wellness programmes, and other employee benefits in line with best practices.
• Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with South African regulations, including the Taxation Laws Amendment Act, the Medical Schemes Act, and the Employment Equity Act.
• Oversee the payroll system to ensure timely, accurate and compliant payroll processing for all employees.
• Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality and security of all compensation, benefits and payroll data in HRIS systems, adhering to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
• Prepare the remuneration report for the annual Integrated Report from initial draft to final published version, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Submit reports to Group Executive for sign‑off.
• Manage all contracts for expats on assignment, checking all legal aspects, compliance and fit with the individual.

Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriate 3‑year HR / Finance degree.
• 8–10 years' experience with exposure to payroll management, HRIS and benefits management.
• 3–5 years' senior management experience.
• Understanding of relevant legislative frameworks (SA & Africa) including tax, basic conditions of employment and employment equity.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.