Centurion: HR Executive – Rewards Executive posted by Hire Resolve

January 18, 2026 Jobs in Centurion

Job Description

About the Role

Are you a seasoned Reward Executive ready to shape a performance-driven reward strategy in a complex, high-impact environment? Our client, a JSE-listed industry leader in the agribusiness/manufacturing sector, is seeking a dynamic professional to lead its total rewards function from their Centurion Head Office. This executive role requires a confident strategist who can influence Board-level decisions, ensure compliance with King IV and JSE requirements, and align total rewards with talent, ESG, and shareholder value goals.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a Group-wide Total Rewards Strategy, including executive and broad-based remuneration, incentives, benefits, and payroll
Partner with RemCo and senior executives to align remuneration models with shareholder expectations and business KPIs
Lead the development and governance of STI and LTI schemes, job grading frameworks, and workforce cost planning
Oversee the payroll function across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with SARS, UIF, and statutory requirements
Drive digitisation and automation of reward and payroll systems in collaboration with HRIS and Finance
Benchmark compensation against local/global comparators and optimise cost-effective benefits
Manage Remuneration Reports, Board submissions, and investor transparency requirements
Foster internal reward capabilities by leading a Reward & Payroll Centre of Excellence

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Admin, or similar (essential)
10+ years of senior HR/Reward leadership, 5+ years in executive roles
Experience in JSE-listed, unionised, and large-scale organisations
Strong knowledge of King IV, tax and labour law, and remuneration governance
Familiarity with SAP, SAGE, SuccessFactors, or other reward/HRIS platforms
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), CBP, or SARA membership is highly advantageous
Demonstrated leadership in job evaluation frameworks, long-term incentive structuring, and workforce cost modelling

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Admin, or similar

Salary & Benefits

A highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Benefits include Medical Aid, Retirement Allowances, etc.

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