A Senior Remuneration & Benefits Manager opportunity exists within an industrial manufacturing organisation based in Durban. This is a specialist role requiring deep technical expertise in remuneration frameworks, payroll systems, and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities

Lead remuneration strategy, governance, and reward frameworks
Oversee payroll operations in a complex, high-volume environment
Drive benefits strategy, administration, and optimization
Manage job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and incentive schemes
Ensure statutory compliance (SARS, UIF, COIDA, etc.)
Oversee payroll systems governance (SAP HCM / PaySpace or similar)
Provide remuneration reporting to Exco and audit committees
Maintain remuneration and benefits policies aligned to organisational strategy
Lead, coach, and develop remuneration, benefits, and payroll team

Minimum requirements

8–15 years’ specialist experience in remuneration, rewards, and payroll governance
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management or senior specialist role
Strong background in large industrial or manufacturing environments
Proven experience in unionised environments
Solid working knowledge of payroll systems (SAP HCM, PaySpace or equivalent)
Strong expertise in salary benchmarking, incentives, and reward structures
High-level exposure to statutory compliance and audit processes

Important note
Only candidates who meet the specialist requirements will be considered.