Remuneration & Benefits Specialist

Cape Union Mart Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail group in Southern Africa is looking for a dynamic Remuneration & Benefits Specialist to lead strategic initiatives in remuneration and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and over 5 years of experience in a retail environment, combining technical expertise with a strategic vision to enhance employee satisfaction. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact workforce wellbeing through the management of competitive compensation practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ proven experience in remuneration and benefits within a Retail environment.
• Proven track record in policy design, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation and legal frameworks related to remuneration, benefits, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual reward calendar, including salary reviews and benefits.
• Ensure competitive and equitable practices for retention and attraction.
• Oversee medical, pension, insurance, and risk benefits for employee wellbeing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data/reporting skills

Strong communication

Integrity and discretion

Passion for fairness and recognition

Education

BCom degree in HR, Finance, or related field

SARA Reward Specialist designation

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Remuneration & Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources Department who in this high-impact role will combine deep technical expertise in remuneration and benefits with strategic influence across our Group of companies in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Your impact

• Lead our annual reward calendar, including salary reviews, incentives, and benefits.
• Ensure competitive, compliant, and equitable practices, driving retention and attraction.
• Oversee medical, pension, insurance, and risk benefits to support employee wellbeing.
• Deliver insights and reporting that drive leadership decisions and business performance.
• Advise executives and partner with HR, Payroll, and key stakeholders to deliver best practice.

What you’ll bring

• A BCom degree in HR, Finance, or related field.
• A SARA Reward Specialist designation is advantageous.
• 5+ years’ proven experience in remuneration and benefits, at a similar level, within a Retail environment.
• A proven track record in policy design, reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation and legal frameworks related to remuneration, benefits (fringe benefits, medical aids, medical insurance), and taxation
• Advanced Excel and strong data/reporting skills.
• Integrity, discretion, and strong communication
• A passion for fairness, recognition, and building reward solutions that engage employees.

We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fair pay. Through our reward and benefits practices, we build a workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Join us and play a key role in shaping and driving both people and business success.

This advert is a snapshot of the role, the full job specification provides further detail on the skills, experience, and responsibilities that will guide our selection.

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Candidates that enhance the diversity of the team will be given preference, in line with our Employment Equity plan