Reward Manager at iKhokha

So what will you do?

• You’ll design and implement impactful cash and non-cash reward and recognition programs, covering salary management, annual bonuses, benefits, and employee recognition. 
• You’ll own and refine reward processes and policies, including salary reviews, bonus allocations, job grading, and harmonisation.
• Regular benchmarking and salary/benefits surveys will also be key to ensuring our offerings remain competitive and aligned with market trends.

In addition to the above, you will:  

• Design and implement end-to-end compensation and benefits strategies.
• Proactively engage and work with the Executive Team to understand the business issues and develop reward solutions that support the business objectives and overall strategy.
• Create a reward framework and policy for the business and guide all reward elements (pay, benefits, plans, and policies).
• Implementation of senior long-term incentive and retention plans.
• Manage the reward aspect of all People policies.
• Develop T&Cs, employee handbooks, and other contractual documents in conjunction with the Talent Ops team.
• Support HRIS and related Reward, Compensation, and Benefits policies in line with the Payroll/Finance team, as well as contribute to the selection and management of 3rd party suppliers including pension, healthcare, and insurance providers.
• Ensure compliance with reward processes, including data processing.
• Reward statistical reports and coordinate external market reviews on salary and benefit packages.
• Analyse compensation trends to review and update the pay and benefits packages for the company.
  Manage staff pay scales, including the identification and recommendation of specialist skills groups.

Qualifications

• Honours or Bachelor’s Degree

Deal Breakers:

• 5+ years of relevant (reward) experience in a business size of +500 employees
• Strong stakeholder management at all levels
• Advanced skills in data analysis & interpretation
• Experience in managing (reward) projects
• Strong ability to work autonomously in a structured way
• Strong personality with a ‘hands-on’ & ‘can-do’ mentality 
• Strong understanding of how reward can add value across areas such as talent and employee engagement.
• Strong numerical and advanced analytical skills.
• South African Market knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure.