Manager Total Rewards (Hay Level 18 / D3) Internal & External

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation

2026/05/11   North West


Job Ref #: MANAGER116
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Necsa Group is looking for an incumbent that will perform a lead advisory and consulting role to support The Necsa Group in a range of reward and benefits related activities across the business. To support the development of, and effective implementation of, reward and benefits strategies, frameworks, policies, processes and practices in The Group.
Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

 Design of strategy, policy and governance guidelines

  • Design and implement a holistic total rewards and benefits strategy for The Group, inclusive of financial and non-financial element as encapsulated in the employee value proposition (EVP), e.g. guaranteed pay, variable pay, employee non-financial recognition, wellness, employee engagement, career growth, company branding, values and leadership.
  • Design and contribute to the development and implementation of total reward related policies and procedures across The Group to ensure alignment with strategy and business objectives.
  • Act as process owner for specified reward activities to ensure principles and guidelines are created and followed across the business.

Manage and ensure accurate, smooth remuneration processes and annual review cycles

  • Drive the completion of the annual reward cycle including recommendations for annual increases or changes to reward packages at both a policy (annual budget increase) and individual level (new appointments, promotions etc.)
  • Oversee the regular review of benefits structures, for optimal utilisation and cost efficiency
  • Ensure tax legislation compliance and adherence to remuneration governance principles, including annual compliance reporting and emoluments disclosure
  • Contribute to the design, application and implementation of effective reward tools and processes to aid business managers in the consistent and fair reward of their employees.
  • Lead and/or participate in HRIS/Payroll related system optimisation and data integrity to ensure effective implementation of reward related programmes.
  • Manage short term performance Incentives.
  • Ensure the allocation of bonuses align with policy and standards for both bargaining and non-bargaining categories of employees.
  • Facilitate total reward communication across The Group, inclusive of reward/performance outcomes (financial recognition), non-financial recognition, optimising benefit and wellness structures.

Ensure competitive, best practice total reward practices

  • Benchmark total reward practices and industry trends against the market, including lifestyle benefits trends, employee engagement practices, wellness and other non-financial recognition and employee appreciation programmes
  • Benchmark salaries against industry on a regular basis in accordance with policy
  • Conduct market trends and competitiveness analysis
  • Develop reward capability across The Group through identifying needs, carrying out training and sharing information in support of reward policies and processes.
  • Provide advice and guidance to all stakeholders on specific pay and benefits issues, supporting the implementation of frameworks and policies to ensure compliance to guidelines and processes.

People Management

  • Provide leadership to staff on Total Rewards and Wellness initiatives implementation.
  • Manage and ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise is optimally applied to ensure optimal productive working environment and healthy staff morale.
  • Manage Teams’ performance to ensure successful achievement of deliverables. Ensure a speedy resolution of grievance within the prescribed timeframes.
  • Provide coaching and support to staff members, senior management, divisional line managers and HR Business partners.
Job Requirements

Key knowledge and skills:

  • Relationship management skills
  •  Advanced negotiation skills
  • Project planning and organisation skills
  • Business understanding
  • Competent in HR Systems
  • Advanced Excel Skills

 

Competencies:

  • Decision-making
  • Consultation
  • Analytical skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Influence and impact
  • Presentation skills
  • Performance driven

 

Minimum Qualifications And Experience:

  • Applicable bachelor’s degree e.g. B Comm or B Admin 
  • An Honours degree will be an advantage
  • Registration with SA Reward Association (SARA)
  • Practical experience in remuneration analysis
  • A professional registration will be an advantage

 

 Closing date: 

 

19 May 2026

 

ENQUIRIES

 

Kindly direct any enquiries to Ms. Lebogang Boikhutso on 066 473 5718

 

Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.

Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at Necsa Group, the applicant understands, and agrees that Necsa Group may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

 

GENERAL:

 

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.