Remuneration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- R01 - R02 per month
- Permanent Senior position
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- Posted 06 Feb 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
- Expires in 30 days
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Job 2632593 - Ref 878000016128033
About the position
WANTED: Remuneration Rockstar – Make Paychecks Pop & Markets Bow!
Ever dreamed of being the wizard behind the curtain who makes sure everyone gets paid what they're truly worth… while keeping the company irresistibly competitive?
Well, buckle up buttercup — we're hunting for a Remuneration Specialist who's equal parts data ninja, fairness crusader, and creative problem-solver to join our high-energy Remuneration squad!
Job Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Remuneration Specialist who will under the guidance of the Senior Remuneration Specialist be responsible for remuneration analysis, research and maintenance of the Group’s remuneration practices as specified in the Salary and Related policy document. You will also be responsible to compile remuneration surveys and analyse remuneration data survey information from survey houses to benchmark the Group’s scales, pay mixes and market related salary ranges for use by senior team members. As a subject matter expert on job evaluations this position provides support and expert advice e.g., indicative grades and overlaps between supporting or reporting positions. You will be required to manage the evaluation process. Your duties will also include consolidating the Remuneration and Benefits department’s operational and capital budgets, forecasting cost and budget items needed for submission to finance and other operational budget owners
Requirements:
- A relevant Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
- At least 4 years’ remuneration and benefits experience.
- Advance level experience in Excel.
- Professional knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situation and information
- Ability to formulate and analyse data from a variety of sources.
- Professional registration at SARA will be advantageous.
- GRP certification will be advantageous
What you'll actually be doing (the fun stuff):
- Participate in relevant remuneration surveys, ensure accuracy and integrity of data and submit to survey companies.
- Benchmark remuneration practices with earmarked survey houses, interpret and assist with proposals and implementation after approval. Consider many alternatives to attract and retain employees and propose enhancements.
- Research niche remuneration practices eg Actuarial and ICT positions by conducting internal and external benchmarking studies to ensure that the Group’s remuneration practises are competitive and responsive to the market.
- Develop and customise different scales (general and specialist scales) by applying sound approved remuneration principles for submission to the Manager: Remuneration and Benefits and Senior Manager: Reward for their review submission and approval.
- Prepare pro-active reviews of market and best practice trends.
- Assist in compiling recommendations to the People Practice Committee for approval of variable pay and reward related benefits.
- Prepare input for recommendations on remuneration and reward matters (apply specialist and legislative knowledge) and submit to Senior Remuneration Specialist.
- Prepare and update the job evaluation policy, processes, procedures and guidelines for approval by Senior Manager: Reward.
- Identify scarce and critical skills in the market to determine (test) whether individual scales are required for these positions.
- Liaise with current role holder or supervisor and subject matter experts of the job to ensure comprehensive understanding or role dimensions prior to evaluation. Provide title benchmark information to supervisor/manager requesting a new job.
- Evaluate all new and existing job descriptions to ensure no overlaps and technical soundness in relation to supporting positions and reporting into positions.
- Confirm internal parity and external benchmarks of scales during the evaluation process.
- Provide an indicative grade to Senior Remuneration Specialist as well as a benchmarked scale to complete costing for recommendation or budget processes.
- Arrange for evaluation quotes and manage cost thereof.
- Liaise and manage grading process with third-party salary house on approval of an of new position or upgrading of a position
This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to shape how thousands of people feel valued, stay motivated, and stick around longer.
You’ll influence decisions at the highest level while playing detective with market trends and reward innovation.
Ready to level up remuneration game across the Group?
Desired Skills:
- Remuneration analysis
- research
- Remuneration surveys
- Remuneration and benefits
- Job analysis and Job evaluation
- SARA
- GRP
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
About the agency
Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals
Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad.
We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search.
Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections.
For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.
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