Compensation and Benefits Associate at The Competition Commission South Africa

Duties and Key Responsibilities: 

• Compensation Administration: Process employee contracts and salary adjustments with accurate payroll data entry. Ensure records align with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Employee Benefits Optimization: Support implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs. Administer benefits such as medical aid and pensions, ensuring compliance with timelines and policies.
• Salary Structuring and Guidance: Guide new employees on salary structuring options and make tailored recommendations. Perform internal parity analysis and recommend remuneration for offers, promotions, and alignments.
• Market Research and Benchmarking: Conduct annual market surveys, benchmark remuneration, and provide actionable insights to ensure fairness and market competitiveness.
• Compensation & Benefits Analytics: Provide data analytics, dashboards, and reporting to inform decision-making. Analyse trends and legislative changes to support compensation strategies.
• Policy Development and Adherence: Develop, document, and ensure adherence to clear Compensation & Benefits policies, procedures, and guidelines. Communicate policies effectively to stakeholders.
• Annual Salary Reviews and Budgeting: Support and coordinate annual salary reviews and incentive processes. Provide input and cost analysis for personnel budgeting.
• Remuneration Projects and Audits: Manage and drive Compensation & Benefits projects, including audits and compliance initiatives. Ensure accurate and timely submissions to salary surveys.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training and guidance to line managers and employees on Compensation & Benefits policies. Foster knowledge sharing on compensation-related matters.
• Wage Negotiation Support: Analyse remuneration scenarios and support wage negotiations with expert insights. Implement wage negotiation outcomes in collaboration with payroll teams.
• Leave Administration: Conduct leave audits, analyse trends, and generate monthly reports. Administer leave processes, including incapacity and unpaid leave, per policies.
• External Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with service providers and external role players to ensure alignment with institutional goals. Participate in stakeholder meetings and resolve interdependent issues effectively.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements across all Compensation & Benefits processes. Maintain effective governance in remuneration and benefits administration.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• The ideal candidate must be a person of integrity with an appropriate completed NQF-Level 7 qualification. NQF Level 8 will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years' human capital administration experience with a strong focus on Compensation and Benefits.
• Must have worked on salary surveys.
• Payroll and taxation knowledge and experience​.
• Financial and information monitoring skills
• Attention to detail, time management
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal). 
• Good coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative capabilities, computer literacy.

Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
• Knowledge of BCEA and other relevant legislation.