21 Total Rewards jobs in South Africa
Total Rewards Analyst
Posted 11 days ago
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On behalf of our client, a leading global financial services firm, we are seeking a data-driven, highly organised Total Rewards Analyst to join their People Operations team in Cape Town. This role focuses on leveraging data accuracy and analysis to deliver competitive, compliant global benefits that support a diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day support in the administration of global benefits programs, including health and wellness, travel, retirement, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance.
Act as a first line of support for employee benefits enquiries across international regions, ensuring timely and accurate resolution in line with policy and compliance requirements.
Support the execution of annual benefits processes such as enrolment, renewals, and benefit plan changes in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Partner with the Benefits Broker, People Team, Payroll, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure seamless and accurate benefits administration, including data integration and auditing.
Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery and accurate billing, assisting in the reconciliation of monthly invoices and reporting.
Maintain benefits documentation and ensure compliance with applicable local, regional, and global regulations.
Assist in the preparation of internal reporting, benchmarking, and analytics to support strategic benefits planning and decision-making.
Participate in the implementation of new benefits programs or enhancements across different regions, contributing to communications, rollout, and project coordination.
Extract and consolidate benefit data from multiple sources as required.
Experience & Skills Required:
2–3 years of relevant experience in employee benefits, ideally within the financial services
Proven experience in data analysis and manipulation using tools like Excel.
Strong knowledge of core benefits practices and regional/global compliance requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail, data accuracy, and analytical ability.
Professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset in handling confidential information.
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a high degree of accountability.
Proficient in HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred).
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, across geographies, and with stakeholders at various levels.
#J-18808-LjbffrRewards / Compensation Senior Analyst – French Speaker
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Description :
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer. This role will be based in Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Rewards / Compensation Senior Analyst, you will have great exposure to internal and external clients, working with colleagues across geographies in a global environment.
You will be working for the world’s leading HR consulting firm.
We will count on you to :
- Administer remuneration surveys and other products, across various African countries together with a client service team.
- Survey administration includes client canvassing, data collection, data cleaning and reporting. Some high-level client analysis also required from time to time.
- Contribute to the design of the country sales and marketing strategy.
- Execute country sales and marketing strategy.
- Manage campaigns of other Mercer products in assigned countries Regular client engagement related to other Mercer products, including employee engagement surveys, remuneration analysis tools, employee assessment tools, job evaluation and so forth.
- Support the delivery of other Mercer products under the supervision of associates and senior associates.
- Participate in internal company projects.
- Ad-hoc support to consulting team.
- Key client account management.
What you need to have :
What makes you stand out?
Why join our team :
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
#J-18808-LjbffrRewards/Compensation Senior Analyst – French Speaker
Posted 8 days ago
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Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team at Mercer. This role will be based in Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.As a Rewards/Compensation Senior Analyst, you will have great exposure to internal and external clients, working with colleagues across geographies in a global environment.
You will be working for the world’s leading HR consulting firm.
We will count on you to:
- Administer remuneration surveys and other products, across various African countries together with a client service team.
- Survey administration includes client canvassing, data collection, data cleaning and reporting. Some high-level client analysis also required from time to time.
- Contribute to the design of the country sales and marketing strategy.
- Execute country sales and marketing strategy.
- Manage campaigns of other Mercer products in assigned countries Regular client engagement related to other Mercer products, including employee engagement surveys, remuneration analysis tools, employee assessment tools, job evaluation and so forth.
- Support the delivery of other Mercer products under the supervision of associates and senior associates.
- Participate in internal company projects.
- Ad-hoc support to consulting team.
- Key client account management.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Fluent French and English level (spoken and written).
- Previous experience in the rewards or compensation and benefits environment.
- Able to travel sporadically into Africa for clients’ engagements.
- Driver license and own car (or ready to use Uber).
- Proficiency knowledge of MS Office products (Excel- advanced, Word, PowerPoint).
- “Can do” attitude and ability to resolve escalated issues in a timely and professional way.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills to resolve any outstanding issues.
- Able to collaborate with colleagues or other stakeholders across the globe.
- Is a self-starter and shows empathy.
What makes you stand out?
- Comfortable and motivated to work on international projects in a well-structured organization.
- Enthusiastic personality and willingness to learn.
- Ready to play a leading role in helping cross functional teams collaborate and achieve challenging goals.
- Focused on the importance of getting down to the detail of how things work.
- Great communicator and a team player.
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
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Job Title : Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Location : Sandton Johannesburg
Type : Full-time Permanent
Working Model : Hybrid (2 days in office)
Salary : R1.1 Million per annum
About the Company
This organisation is a global leader in information and insights known for fostering innovation collaboration and professional growth. With a strong presence in South Africa and across international markets the company empowers its employees through a culture of continuous learning and impactful work. The team is dedicated to driving transformation supporting diversity and delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients across industries.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is a key role for a professional with deep expertise in compensation planning benefits administration and regulatory complianceespecially within the South African context.
You will play a pivotal role in leading Remuneration Committee (Remco) processes supporting executive-level decision-making and advancing transformation initiatives. If youre passionate about designing impactful compensation strategies and driving meaningful change this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Strategy : Design implement and manage compensation and benefits programs aligned with business strategy and compliant with South African labor laws.
Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including B-BBEE and transformation requirements. Support Department of Labour audits.
Workday System Expertise : Leverage Workday for compensation planning benefits tracking and data analysis.
Salary Structures : Develop and maintain competitive and equitable compensation structures and salary bands.
Regional Insight : Use market knowledge across South Africa and broader African regions to inform strategic decisions.
Planning & Analytics : Lead annual compensation planning cycles including preparation of Remco packs and detailed compensation analytics.
Remco Leadership : Facilitate Remco meetings with strategic insights and data-driven recommendations.
Executive Support : Partner with executive leadership to shape and implement compensation strategies at multiple organisational levels.
Grading Systems : Manage and apply job grading systems to support structural and equity goals.
Incentive Programs : Administer and refine Short-Term Incentive (STI) and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) programs to support motivation and retention.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years experience in compensation and benefits with a strong focus on South African labor legislation.
Proven experience with B-BBEE and transformation programs.
Proficiency in Workday for compensation and benefits management.
Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience presenting to executive audiences.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in leading Remco processes and supporting high-level decision-making.
Familiarity with compensation grading systems and pay frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of STI and LTI program design and application.
What they offer
A hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
High-impact role with exposure to executive leadership.
A collaborative growth-oriented environment.
Opportunity to influence transformation and strategic reward initiatives.
Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
Customer Service,Fmla,HIPAA,Microsoft Outlook,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Phone Etiquette,Workday
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
#J-18808-LjbffrEmployee Benefits Specialist
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We are looking to recruit an Employee Benefits Specialist to work within the Group Compensation and Benefits Team in the Clicks Shared Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:- To manage employee benefit programs relating to:
- Retirement Funds
- Medical Aids
- To review and optimise cost efficiency of benefits.
- To be accountable for Governance and Legal Compliance of the different funds.
- To manage queries and to effectively communicate information related to employee benefits funds and insurance.
- To review and enhance the company’s medical aid policy, manage the SLA’s with medical aids, and explore opportunities for the benefit of Clicks and its employees regarding medical benefits.
- To ensure the efficient administration of Medical aid membership, option selection, contributions and increases, and communication.
- To effectively manage and develop the Benefits team.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Exposure as a member of board of trustees as a Trustee or Principal Officer.
- 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience in a retail organisation is advantageous.
- Knowledge of all Pension Fund Act/rules & Medical Aid Rules and PF 130 and PF circulars.
- Ability to draft policy documents.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, at all levels.
- Knowledge and application of Legislation and administrative requirements relating to the distribution of Death and Disability claims.
- Knowledge/understanding of Pension & Medical Aid industry & keeping up to date with legislative changes & impact on Funds and business.
- Strategic thinking – impact of changing circumstances on benefits.
- Ability to build value-based relationships with service providers to optimize cost efficiency.
- Ability to design member communication which is understandable & informative, so that members can make an informed choice (member investment choice, retirement, etc.).
- Understanding benefits in large complex organizations.
- Analysing and Interpreting Information.
- Writing and reporting.
- Learning and researching.
- Adhering to principles and values.
- Working with people.
- Numerical and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements.
- Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with extensive spreadsheets.
- Applying Expertise and Technology.
- Presenting and Communicating Information.
Remuneration and Benefits Specialist
Posted 5 days ago
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Are you a meticulous individual with a passion for employee benefits? Do you thrive on designing, implementing, and managing remuneration and benefits?
We are seeking a dedicated Remuneration and Benefits Specialist to join our Human Capital team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organisation's remuneration and benefits policies and practices to attract, motivate, and retain employees. The role will be accountable for and manage day-to-day activities related to employee compensation, benefits, and job evaluation.
What We're Looking For
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry, documentation, and financial accuracy.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders and provide clear reports.
- Proactive & Organised: Ability to manage multiple claims concurrently, prioritise tasks, and follow up diligently to meet deadlines.
Reward and Benefits Specialist
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Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving effective reward and benefits strategies
We are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Reward and Benefits Specialist to be based at their Head Office in Isando.
This role is ideal for someone with strong remuneration expertise who can align benefits policies with business strategy to attract and retain top talent.
Key Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement remuneration and benefit policies aligned to business strategy across all levels
- Design and manage recognition incentive schemes retention strategies and employee value propositions
- Coordinate integrated wellness strategies medical aid pension benefit policies and absenteeism reporting
- Conduct industry benchmarking and research to identify best practices in total rewards
- Develop and maintain employment contracts for all South African grades ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Perform Equal Pay audits and develop corrective action plans
- Facilitate automation and ongoing review of remuneration and benefits processes and schemes
- Prepare communication materials for reward awareness campaigns
- Support the Remuneration Committee as secretary including documentation preparation and compliance monitoring
- Lead remuneration training for HR and line managers
- Manage department budget and staff
- Oversee reward aspects of mergers acquisitions and disposals
- Handle executive compensation reviews and reporting
- Monitor wellness interventions and manage disability and sick leave cases
- Provide technical support on all reward-related queries
Candidate Requirements :
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All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application please consider it unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities.
Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
Customer Service,Fmla,HIPAA,Microsoft Outlook,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Phone Etiquette,Workday
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Title: Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
Location: Claremont, Cape Town
Department: Group Sales
Type: Full-time
What They Offer
Salary:
● Base salary: R16,000 – R20,000 (depending on experience)
● Underpin of R3,000 – R6,000 for the first 3 months
● Uncapped commission structure (based on sales performance)
Benefits:
● Life insurance
● Disability cover
● Family funeral cover
● Employee wellness programme
Leave:
● 20 days annual leave
● Maternity, paternity, and study leave
About the Company
Our client is a disruptive digital life insurance company on a mission to secure the financial futures of millions of South Africans. They offer flexible, great-value life insurance products that are simple, accessible, and backed by powerful technology.
About the Role
We are seeking an articulate, polished, and high-performing Employee Benefits Specialist to drive sales of group life, disability, and funeral cover to companies with 40+ employees. This is a client-facing, sales-driven role focused on mid-to-large employers in Cape Town with a preference for young, energetic Afrikaans-speaking candidates who thrive in fast-paced, flexible, and entrepreneurial environments.
Responsibilities
● Sales Execution: Target companies with 40+ staff and tailor consultative presentations to decision-makers
● Lead Generation: Identify and qualify prospects through networking, LinkedIn, referrals, and events
● Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with business owners, HR teams, and key stakeholders
● Product Knowledge: Confidently present and explain group cover benefits (life, disability, funeral) with clarity and professionalism
● Onboarding Support: Ensure smooth handover and coordination with internal teams for client implementation
● Performance Targets: Work towards achieving high-premium client acquisition (R10,000+ per group) and sustained policy retention
Requirements
● Experience in group insurance/employee benefits sales
● Afrikaans speaking (ESSENTIAL )
● Own car and mobile phone (expenses claimable monthly)
● Resilient, target-driven, and professional
● RE5 (preferred; strong advantage)
● Financial planning or related degree/qualification
● Polished, presentable, confident communicator
Nice-to-Haves:
● Previous experience working with municipalities, factories, or large-scale employers
● Familiarity with stop-order processes and the PERSAL system
● Able to manage long lead times and cultivate strategic relationships
Why Join This Team?
● Young, dynamic leadership team
● Flexible, entrepreneurial, and family-oriented
● Fast-paced environment where culture fit and energy are key
Senior Remuneration and Benefits Specialist
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Closing Date: 2025/04/02
Reference Number: DBS250317-1
Job Title: Senior Remuneration and Benefits Specialist
The Senior Remuneration & Benefits Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing remuneration and benefit programmes/solutions for the DBSA and Agencies. This position will also participate in the design and deployment of broader Human Capital projects in terms of the alignment to Remuneration & Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- A. Strategic
- In collaboration with the Head: Human Capital Operations and the Group Executive: Human Capital in the development of an appropriate Remuneration & Benefits strategy for the DBSA.
- Implement and operationalise the Remuneration & Benefits strategy, policies and procedures aimed at enabling the organisation to achieve its business strategy (inclusive of short- and long-term incentive schemes).
- Design new products and processes within the areas of Remuneration & Benefits as well as drive the improvement of existing products and processes as well to ensure that consistent practices are implemented.
- Provide key advisory and support role to the Business Divisions/Units and Human Capital Business Partners (HCBP’s) in the field of Remuneration & Benefits.
- Build, develop and strengthen the collaboration with the Remuneration & Benefits community, Business Divisions/Units and the Human Capital Division.
- Develops and maintains salary range structures, establishes cost effective allowances and establishes market-based benefits.
- Identify and implement actions to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness in terms of reward.
- Assist in preparing and managing the annual salary and bonus review processes including development of tools, guidelines, templates, and communication materials.
- Assist in the management of the Incentive Plan and KPI/Scorecard setting process for the organisation in close cooperation with the finance function.
- Create and/or revise job descriptions/profiles by meeting with business to identify the key job requirements. Conducts preliminary job analysis and evaluation for new and/or revised job descriptions/job profiles using appropriate grading methodologies.
- Conducts audits when necessary to prepare new or update current job descriptions/profiles to reflect the changes in the job roles and verify against benchmark data. Maintains a job title catalogue and posts updated job descriptions in HC Shared folders.
- Participate in the design and deployment of broader Human Capital projects in alignment to Remuneration & Benefits.
- Participate and contribute to budget construction and control during the year, perform different simulations for people costs.
- Prepare management and other reports for Unit, HCBP’s, Divisions, Executive Committees, Boards & Stakeholders.
- Perform other Human Capital duties as assigned.
- B. Benchmarks, Analytics & Insights
- Lead pro-active appropriate remuneration and benefit benchmarking and analysis including the development of action plans, development of benchmarking policy, and assistance to Business Units and HCBP’s.
- Direct and oversee appropriate reward and benefit research, benchmarking and market insights that performing organisation.
- Provide regular reporting and insights on key remuneration and benefit related metrics, with proactive recommendations for improvement opportunities.
- C. Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Work in partnership with Human Capital, Finance, Corporate Secretariat, Exco and the Human Resources Committee to ensure that the DBSA remunerates fairly, responsibly and transparently to promote the achievement of strategic objectives and positive outcomes in the short, medium and long term.
- Ensure remuneration and benefits governance and policy maintenance are in place and kept up to date.
- Communicate and socialise reward governance policies, processes and practices for understanding and alignment with key stakeholders.
- Identify, assess and mitigate for potential reward-related risks.
- Conduct required communications, change and training as required, to ensure shared understanding of key remuneration policies, governances and controls.
- Support the Division with audit actions and risk assurance exercises as required.
- D. Key Measurements of Outputs
- Successful development and implementation of Remuneration & Benefits strategy, Policy & Procedures.
- Quality job profiles and alignment to business requirements.
- Quality of proposals, documents, presentations and reports.
- Positive feedback from HCBP’s and Business in relation to Remuneration & Benefits advice and support.
- Clean audit in respect of Remuneration and Benefits.
Key Internal Liaison Relationships:
- GE: Human Capital
- Heads: Human Capital
- Human Capital Team
- Audit
- CEO & Group Executives
- Finance Team
- Strategy Team
- DBSA employees
Key External Liaison Relationships:
- External Service Providers
- State Owned Enterprises
- External Stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum qualification: a degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
- Proven 7 - 10 years’ work experience in Remuneration & Benefits Management at a senior specialist level.
- Demonstrated experience of designing and implementing remuneration and benefit strategies/programmes/policies and procedures ideally gained in a related industry (DFI, SOE or Banking/Financial Sector).
- Proven experience in organisational design, job analysis, job evaluation and grading (e.g., Hay, Paterson etc).
- Experience with preparation and participation in Remuneration Committees.
- Experience in supply chain management processes (preparing project tender documents, etc.)
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of project methodology such as PMBOK, Prince or similar.
- Demonstrable ability to use of the Microsoft Office at an expert level (MS Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, Word & MS Outlook).
- Strong data and analytics and modelling capabilities.
- Good understanding of payroll and PAYE.
- Recognised ability to design and implement short- and long-term incentive schemes.
- Good knowledge of SOE remuneration practices.
- Good understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Equal Pay for Equal Work, King IV, Tax Act, etc.
- Proven track record of preparing project/programme progress reports and presentations for various stakeholders (Unit, Divisions, Steering Committees, Exco and Board).
Desirable:
- Global Remuneration (GRP) certificate
- Ability to use HC SAP
Technical Competencies:
- 2.1. Business Acumen
- Reviews own actions against the organisation's strategic plan; includes the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projects or thinks about long-term applications of current activities.
- Understands the projected direction of the industry and how changes might impact the organisation.
- Deep understanding of commercial drivers and can take decisions based on an assessment of alternatives concerning complex business situations.
- Deep understanding of DBSA economic priorities and how they can be implemented to meet DBSA's strategic objectives.
- Deep understanding of DBSA's core sector role in achieving DBSA's strategic objectives.
- Deep understanding of the need to coordinate efforts with many government entities, private sector, community groups and individuals to ensure effective implementation of new policies and regulations.
2.2. Project Management
- Ability to plan, initiate, execute, control and close projects related to a relevant function as well as to track and manage resources, timelines, costs, deliverables and performance, and implement contingency plans if necessary, to ensure projects are successful.
- Defines, plans and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
- Assembles and leads diverse and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
- Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
- Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.
2.2 Strategic Planning
- Ability to analyse business trends, implications and options to devise holistic and long-term strategic plans as well as execute the required change is essential to meet DBSA's objectives and future goals.
- Develops long-term objectives, strategies, and goals. Orients to longer terms than day-to-day activities; determines long-term issues, problems or opportunities. Develops and establishes broad scale, longer-term objectives, goals, or special projects (e.g., affecting a department, several departments or DBSA).
- Develops a business strategy; assesses and links short-term, day-to-day tasks in the context of long-term business strategies or a long-term perspective; considers whether short-term goals will meet long-term objectives.
- Ability to analyse complex economic trends and their impact on organisational strategy.
2.3 Solutions Focused
- Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
- While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented and identifies needed changes.
2.4 Planning and Organising
- Coaches others on advanced planning and organising skills.
- Plays a role in transferring advanced planning and organising skills and knowledge to others.
- Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other units in the department to achieve desired results.
- Develops partnership agreements that ensure win-win outcomes for all parties. Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function’s budget.
- Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines.
- Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
- Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.
2.5 Detailed Oriented
- Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making.
- Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation.
- Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations.
- Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work.
- Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.
2.6 Reporting & Communication
- Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
- Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
- Is relied on by others to help them write complex technical and non-technical documents and briefs.
- Can determine which aspects of this knowledge area need to be transferred to others in order to achieve organisational goals.
- Coaches others and transfers communication skills and knowledge to others.
- Able to communicate complex problems or concepts, by making them simple and understandable for others.
- Adapts language to the level of the audience in order to ensure that the message has a positive impact and is interesting to the audience.
- Is articulate, demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and is confident when talking to large/high level audiences.
2.7 Presentation Skills
- Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g. the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.).
- Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.
2.8 Computer Skills
- Consistently uses relevant office software products such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint presentations and email packages to an acceptable standard for the job.
- Has the ability to use standard and/or programme-specific the organisation databases, and merge/import data from one program to another.
- Adapts method of working to accommodate changes in the technological developments.
Required Personal Attributes
Behavioural Competencies:
- 3.1 Customer Service Orientation
- Tries to understand the underlying needs of customers and matches these needs to available or customized products and services.
- Adapts processes and procedures to meet ongoing customer needs.
- Utilises the feedback received by customers, in order to develop new and/or improve existing services/products that relate to their ongoing needs.
- Thinks of new ways to align offerings with future customer needs.
3.2 Self-Awareness and Self Control
- Withholds effects of strong emotions in difficult situations.
- Keeps functioning or responds constructively despite stress.
- May apply special techniques or plans of time to manage emotions or stress.
3.3 Strategic and Innovative Thinking
- Experiments with new approaches, tests scenarios, questions assumptions and challenges conventional thinking.
- Creates new concepts that are not obvious to others, leveraging internal and external sources of information, to build incremental revenue and growth opportunities.
3.4 Driving Delivery of Results
- Sets challenging goals that will have a significant impact on the business or support the organisational strategy.
- Commits significant resources and/or time to ensure that challenging goals are achieved, while also taking action to mitigate risk.
3.5 Teamwork and Cooperation
- Acts to promote a friendly climate and good morale and resolves conflicts.
- Creates opportunities for cross-functional working.
- Encourages others to network outside of their own team/department and learn from their experience.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa will endeavor to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Applications from suitably qualified designated groups, especially people with disabilities, are encouraged.
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results-oriented execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and find practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk-taking and management.
The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.
All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website ( under Careers.
#J-18808-LjbffrCompensation & Benefits Manager
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SUMMARY :
Our client, a Proudly South African subsidiary of a larger manufacturing concern, seeks your compensation and benefits experience.
POSITION INFO :
Purpose of the Role :
- To design, oversee, and manage the organisationâs compensation and benefits programs whilst ensuring that the organisationâs compensation structure, including salaries, performance-based incentives, and benefits, is competitive and aligned with the organisationâs strategic objectives.
- To collaborate with various stakeholders within the Group to develop and maintain effective compensation and / or remuneration and / or benefits policies that seek to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
- To provide employees with timeous, accurate, salary payments compliant with all applicable legislative requirements and implement remuneration-related policies.
Minimum Job Requirements :
Responsibilities and Duties :
Report to the HR Operations Executive :