Senior Compensation & Benefits Strategist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development support

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards. You will drive market benchmarking, ensure compliance with South African regulations, and collaborate with HR, finance, and leadership to align rewards with business strategy.

The role requires strong analytical ability, 5–7 years of C&B experience, and proficiency in HRIS and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years in compensation and benefits with specialist focus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; data analysis & modelling experience.
• In-depth knowledge of South African compensation and benefits regulations & best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage compensation structures, including salary ranges, bonus plans, and incentive programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs, such as medical aid and retirement funds.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for compensation and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with South African legislation (BCEA/EEA) related to remuneration.
• Develop and maintain job grading systems and evaluation processes.
• Provide expert advice to HR and management on compensation and benefits in Sandton.
• Manage vendor relationships for benefits providers.
• Develop communication strategies to inform employees about total rewards.
• Support HR projects related to organisational design and workforce planning.

Skills

Strong analytics

Remuneration knowledge

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Finance/Economics

CCP/CBP certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards. You will drive market benchmarking, ensure compliance with South African regulations, and collaborate with HR, finance, and leadership to align rewards with business strategy.

The role requires strong analytical ability, 5–7 years of C&B experience, and proficiency in HRIS and Excel.