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Specialist: Remuneration and Benefits
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Applications are invited for the position of Remuneration and Benefits Specialist (Peromnes Grade 7) based at Head Office, Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head Remuneration and Benefits.
Purpose: To contribute to the development and implementation of the total reward strategy as well as the fit for purpose remuneration and benefits policies, processes and practices in line with organisational needs while ensuring compliance to relevant legislation.
Alignment of remuneration to business requirements:Contribute to the development and implementation of a remuneration and benefits strategy that will support the attraction and retention of required talent both currently and in the future. Participate in the development and implementation of fit for purpose remuneration and benefits policies, processes and practices in line with organisational needs while ensuring compliance to relevant legislation. Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure ATNS’s remuneration practices are competitive and align with evolving industry standards, while considering financial sustainability. Monitor and ensure alignment of both fixed and variable reward elements with business and HC requirements. Work closely with finance and budgeting teams to understand ATNS’s financial constraints and budgetary allocations for remuneration and contribute to developing compensation strategies that align with ATNS’s financial health and long-term goals.
Performance Management:Ensure cascading of organisational objectives and KPIs in performance of all staff. Guide and assist employees and managers to complete performance contracts. Compile statistical reports on performance contracting and reviews.
Management of Remuneration and Benefits:Review remuneration policies and pay structures and benchmark against other SOEs and/or comparable industries to ensure equitable and competitive employee compensation on an ongoing basis. Conduct salary and benefits surveys to determine the competitiveness of ATNS remuneration practices. Work with Finance and Legal to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with tax laws. Prepare and communicate information to employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and legislative requirements. Research and recommend solutions to specific proposals/issues for submission to the Head of Rem & Benefits. Review general HC communication to provide inputs/feedback from a remuneration perspective. Research and provide insights on remuneration trends, barriers, risks and opportunities that may impact the business. Guide and advise HC team members on remuneration practices and salary administration. Implement a continuous feedback loop with regular pulse surveys to monitor employee satisfaction and engagement, ensuring that remuneration practices are responsive to employee needs and market conditions. Promote adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements and facilitate continuous improvement in processes and activities. Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget for the department; review invoices and resolve budget deviations in accordance with Finance processes. Adopt digitalisation and automation of processes as far as possible to improve efficiency, speed and accuracy of service delivery, for example, automation of the calculation of the various elements of the payment package.
Creation of a high performing organisation through effective reward practices:Develop and implement appropriate incentive schemes in collaboration with relevant key stakeholders in the organisation which include line management and the Head of Rem & Benefits. Review the company's benefits programs, including insurance programs, retirement plans, sick leave, time off, and vacation policies and update as required and approved. Support the Head of Rem & Benefits in managing company reward plans and programs such as deferred compensation, short-term and long-term compensation, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, and others.
Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain sound relationships with relevant key stakeholders within and outside of the organisation, including management, employees, labour unions, and service providers. Prepare and conduct remuneration and benefits training programs when needed for managers, employees, and labour unions. Engage with Industry Networks: Participate in industry forums, HR associations, and professional networks to gather insights on compensation trends and best practices.
Minimum Formal Qualifications:- B-degree in Commerce/Human Resources Management/Organisational Psychology or relevant field.
- Honours degree in any of the above fields will be an advantage.
- Registration with SABPP as a Certified Compensation Specialist will be an advantage.
- Registration with SARA will be an advantage.
- Excel Certification will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of Remuneration and Benefits.
- Experience in the field of payroll management is required.
- Experience in preparing management reports is required.
- Proficiency in Excel (certification or demonstrated experience is preferred).
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Rewards Manager
Posted 16 days ago
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The Total Reward Manager is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for managing the Reward and Benefits portfolio within the organisation. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of reward and benefits best practices, as well as the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions. The Total Reward Manager will work closely with the Reward Executive to develop and implement total rewards strategies that support the organization's goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Reward and Benefits:
- Responsible for the execution of the reward strategy and implementation of the Reward framework and processes.
- Provide technical and consultative assistance to HR business partners and line managers on the design, implementation and communication of reward programmes.
- Guide and assist on the development and implementation of reward and benefit policies
- Conduct market analysis and ensure that all reward programmes (such as pay structures, benefit plans, incentive schemes, etc) are competitive.
- Responsible for the job evaluation process.
- Ensure that remuneration structures are upheld and that there is consistency in application across the business.
- Manage the Annual Review cycle from mandate preparation to complete execution of the annual review process.
- Assist with salary proposals.
- Recognition scheme implementation and management.
- Understand and interpret statutory requirements and how these impact company benefits e.g. pension and provident funds, medical aids.
People Management:
- Assign, supervise and review the work performance of subordinates.
- Plan, organise, lead, and develop subordinates' work plans.
- Promote teamwork, provide support, manage, and evaluate performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans and performance contracts for subordinates.
- Develop and coach team members and subordinates.
Stakeholder Relations Management:
- Manage relationships with vendors such as Benefit administrators.
- Management of Risk from Internal and External Stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation.
Qualifications and Experience
- GRP qualification will be advantageous.
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 5-8 years’ experience in a dynamic reward environment.
Skills and Competencies
- Communication: The ability to effectively convey information, ideas, and instructions to individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing.
- Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals and objectives.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
- Time Management: The ability to manage one's time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and managing emails.
- Deep understanding of reward structures, incentive plans and benefits.
- Project Management: The ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects to achieve specific goals and objectives.
- Data Analysis: The ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to make informed decisions and recommendations.
Rewards / Compensation Senior Analyst – French Speaker
Posted 7 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 :
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 9 days ago
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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 requires working at least three days a week in the office. As a Rewards/Compensation Senior Analyst, you will have 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.
Responsibilities- 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.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Fluent French and English (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 in 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.
- Self-starter with empathy.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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Global Compensation And Benefits Specialist
Posted 2 days ago
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Overview
At Paymentology we are redefining whats possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard Visa and UnionPay cards at scale across more than 60 countries.
Our advanced multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. Its this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.
RoleWere looking for a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist to lead and evolve our compensation and benefits strategy across more than 60 countries. This role is key to ensuring we attract, retain and reward top talent with scalable, equitable and competitive practices.
If youre experienced in designing global salary structures, managing benefits across multiple regions, and aligning compensation frameworks with business strategy, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a high-growth fintech environment.
What you get to do Compensation & Salary Architecture- Design and maintain global salary band structures
- Benchmark compensation regularly, particularly in complex and competitive markets such as tech and commercial functions
- Lead the development and implementation of a global salary architecture across job families, levels and geographies
- Manage our job architecture including job levelling, titling frameworks and role descriptions
- Evaluate and evolve compensation packages to balance internal equity, market competitiveness and business strategy
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders to guide offer structuring, pay decisions and salary band usage
- Support annual compensation cycles
- Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure alignment, compliance and financial integrity
- Own compensation systems and processes including any equity platforms and benchmarking tools
- Support the administration and strategy of equity programs within the company
- Lead the creation of a clear global benefits matrix with visibility across all active geographies
- Modernise and streamline legacy benefits to align with our global standards and employee value proposition
- Benchmark benefits regularly across markets to ensure competitiveness, compliance and cost efficiency
- Align benefits strategy with retention goals, employee wellbeing and company culture
At Paymentology its not just about building great payment technology; its about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. Youll be part of a diverse global team thats genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether youre working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities youll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive forward-thinking environment.
Travel & Requirements What it takes to succeed- 5-7 years of experience in global compensation and benefits, ideally in a high-growth fintech or tech environment.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing salary structures, job levelling frameworks and benefits programs across multiple countries.
- Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to drive clarity and structure across complex global environments.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Proven track record managing global salary architecture, equity compensation and benefits strategy.
- Experience with benchmarking tools (e.g. Radford, Mercer) and HRIS systems (e.g. HiBob) with high proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics.
Employment Type: Full time
Key SkillsCustomer Service, FMLA, HIPAA, Microsoft Outlook, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Payroll, Employment & Labor Law, ADP, Human Resources, Phone Etiquette, Workday
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#J-18808-LjbffrEmployee Benefits Specialist
Posted 2 days ago
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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.
Employee benefits specialist
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Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
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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
Reward and Benefits Specialist
Posted 9 days ago
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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 :
EE Disclaimer :
All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
Application Unsuccessful Disclaimer :
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.
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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
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#J-18808-LjbffrCorporate employee benefits specialist
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