7 Employee Benefits jobs in Cape Town

Location: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa (National travel required)

About the Role This is a senior role for an individual with a proven track record in the employee benefits space . The successful candidate will manage and service existing employee benefit clients , secure new clients through referrals from affiliate companies , and help expand a national client base . The role also involves providing leadership and strategic input to the employee benefits division and national travel to engage with clients and affiliates .

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry .

• Relevant qualifications as required under FAIS .

• Strong business development and relationship management skills .

• A proven ability to operate at a senior level within financial services .

• A strategic mindset with the ability to leverage group synergies .

What We Offer

• A highly competitive basic salary (above market-related), plus commissions and performance-based bonuses .

• The opportunity to build and grow a division within a well-established national group .

• Strong support structures and networks through the broader group .

If you have the experience, drive, and vision to lead in this space, we'd love to hear from you .

An established leader in the industry is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Western Cape consulting division and oversee operational functions at their Cape Town branch. This is a strategic and hands-on role that combines high-level client consulting, team leadership, and operational oversight. You’ll be responsible for delivering service excellence to clients, retaining and growing accounts, and managing a multidisciplinary team across Consulting, Actuarial, Claims Administration, and general support services.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Consulting & Business Development:

• Maintain strong client relationships across all levels, including Boards, Unions, and Trustees.
• Oversee strategic consulting services to ensure client retention and satisfaction.
• Drive new business development initiatives and maximise revenue growth within existing accounts.
• Handle high-level client negotiations, proposals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement client-specific annual plans and service strategies.
• Act as a technical resource on EB matters, legislation, compliance, and Fund governance.
• Represent the business in meetings, caucuses, and client forums; manage and mitigate risks.
• Guide consultants in responding to FSCA queries, fund rule amendments, and board governance.

Leadership & People Development:

• Lead, mentor, and coach the Consulting team to deliver high performance and exceed KPIs.
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new consultants.
• Ensure FAIS compliance across the consulting function.
• Promote collaboration across internal departments and drive a high-performance culture.
• Play a key role in recruitment, succession planning, and talent development.

Branch Oversight:

• Provide on-the-ground leadership for the Cape Town branch and ensure smooth operations across departments.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, supplier contracts, and office expenditure.
• Approve operational spend, travel expenses, and petty cash usage.
• Manage vendor relationships and office facilities, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Maintain clean financial processes, including invoice approval and debtor management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Finance, or related field).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Employee Benefits consulting, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• RE5 certification is essential.
• Proven track record in high-level stakeholder management (Boards, Trustees, Unions, etc.).
• Strong understanding of retirement fund legislation, fund governance, and EB operations.
• Strategic thinker with business development capability and financial insight.
• Confident in presentations, negotiations, and decision-making under pressure.

Description
Position at GVW Group, LLC
GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African payroll regulations, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and efficiency in our payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely & accurate capturing of payroll input data
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines
• Prepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issues
• Maintain accurate records for all employees
• Produce pay slips and payroll analyses & revenue reporting
• Understanding of payroll calculations and able to do pay slip interpretations
• Run month end and year end procedures, including pension and benefit administration.
• Knowledge of payroll related legislation which includes the BCEA, Tax Act, Medical Aid and Pension fund regulations
• Support annual and regular auditing requirements both internally and with our finance partners
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, liaising with them regularly

Requirements
Skills and experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in the payroll department.
• Fully up to date with all Payroll rules and regulations in South Africa
• Ability to manually calculate tax and any other regulatory commitments
• Adaptable to different payroll software, Sage payroll experience desirable
• Experience desirable in administration of pension fund and benefits (medical and gap cover) systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with experience with creating, importing and uploading CSV files
• Data oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fun, fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail.
• Competent to work on your own and as part of a team.

Work Environment: Full-time in office based in Durbanville, Cape Town

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African payroll regulations, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and efficiency in our payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely & accurate capturing of payroll input data
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines
• Prepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issues
• Maintain accurate records for all employees
• Produce pay slips and payroll analyses & revenue reporting
• Understanding of payroll calculations and able to do pay slip interpretations
• Run month end and year end procedures, including pension and benefit administration.
• Knowledge of payroll related legislation which includes the BCEA, Tax Act, Medical Aid and Pension fund regulations
• Support annual and regular auditing requirements both internally and with our finance partners
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, liaising with them regularly

Requirements

Skills and experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in the payroll department.
• Fully up to date with all Payroll rules and regulations in South Africa
• Ability to manually calculate tax and any other regulatory commitments
• Adaptable to different payroll software, Sage payroll experience desirable
• Experience desirable in administration of pension fund and benefits (medical and gap cover) systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with experience with creating, importing and uploading CSV files
• Data oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fun, fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail.
• Competent to work on your own and as part of a team.

Work Environment: Full-time in office based in Durbanville, Cape Town