Remuneration And Benefits Specialist

Mvg Recruitment Specialists; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Remuneration and Benefits Specialist in Cape Town for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will support the development of remuneration frameworks and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in remuneration, ideally within the Pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel competence are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in remuneration and benefits.
• Exposure in Pharmaceutical or FMCG Manufacturing.
• Experience with reward frameworks and benchmarking tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on job grading and pay equity.
• Collaborate on employee communications regarding rewards.
• Advise on total reward strategies and policy development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in HR or Finance

Job description

Introduction

Are you a compensation expert with a passion for designing equitable, competitive reward strategies?

My client is looking for a dynamic Remuneration and Benefits Specialist to join their team on a 6-month contract for a project to benchmark a large intake of staff.

In this pivotal role, you'll support the development, implementation, and governance of remuneration frameworks, benefits programs, and incentive structures that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

You'll work closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure alignment with business goals, market trends, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on job grading, pay equity, and benefits optimization
• Collaborate on employee communications and engagement around rewards
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal governance
• Advise on total reward strategies and policy development
• Support annual salary review and incentive processes
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to inform pay structures and benefits offerings

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in remuneration and benefits
• Must have exposure in the Pharmaceutical or FMCG Manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with reward frameworks, incentive design, and benchmarking tools
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight timelines
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send CV with supporting documents to response "at"