Job title : Consultant - Rewards.Human Resources
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 12, 2025
Responsibilities
Key Deliverables
The ConsultantRewards will be accountable to achieve the following objectives :
- Strategy Alignment and Implementation
- Support the alignment of the functional strategy in line with the overarching MTN SA and cascaded MTN Group business goals
- Ensure effective implementation of the strategy by means of providing direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps for the portfolio
- Assist the Senior Manager with the functional implementation roadmap to ensure its alignment with the MTN SA business strategy and Group HR strategy while considering the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem
Governance
Hold tactical meetings, ensure relevant participation and provide guidance and input in the various discussionsImplement MTN SA wide transformation initiatives, elicit inputs from relevant parties and Group HR guidance on Global HR transformation initiativesImplement adequate risk mitigation and controls and elicit inputs from relevant partiesInitiate approval process on new initiativesPrepare proposals of related initiatives within the substreamEscalations
Escalate issues that within area of responsibility will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impactProvide solutions, within DOA, to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service deliveryReporting
Report on a periodic basis to the SM Total Rewards relating to progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisationReport on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as requiredPortfolio budgets
Develop and manage portfolio budgets in line with business objectivesEnsure that the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business driversTotal Rewards Governance
Implement the Compensation and Benefits reward framework in the Opco as per Group guidelinesImplement and maintain the Rewards governance platform in line with MTN Group policies, across business to drive internal and regulatory compliance, cost target efficiencies, functional performance, technical resolutions and exchange of practicesProactive evaluation and reporting of relevant rewards performance (financial and nonfinancial) metrics to enable timely course correction, programs and initiatives for the portfolioPromote Rewards advisory services based on MTN Group standards for compensation and benefitsSupport MTN SA REMCO and other compensation related local governance committee presentationsSupport Group HR with information and MTN SA related support for Group REMCO and other Group Governance committee presentationsMonitor business impact of rewards programsLiaise with Group HR for ad hoc salary increases and payoutsEnsure compensation and benefits audit and compliance readiness across MTN SAMTN SA Compensation and BenefitsSupport and manage the deployment of integrated compensation and benefit programs; base pay and incentive pay plan, reward levels based on MTN Group defined framework and guidelinesManage the implementation of MTNs Compensation & Benefits policy and ensure 100% compliance to Group defined Compensation & Benefit policies and guidelinesSupport and manage the rollout of MTN Group Compensation and Benefits Analytics frameworks to assess performance of the function and impact on MTN SAMonitor the Group HR defined process to define the bonus and salary increase plans, approvals, guidelines, eligibility criteria and modelling across MTN SASupport and manage the adoption of MTN Group defined total rewards optimization strategies across MTN SAActively contribute to the talent attraction and retention strategy through to design of innovative compensation and benefits programs with support from Group Rewards team where requiredProvide recommendations and solutions to technical complex resolutions to the Rewards team to effectively execute on its objectivesConduct periodic evaluations for the portfolio and share results with Expertise verticals. Provide specialist and professional input to reward solutions, strategies and ensure appropriate actions are taken (E.g. Salary Plan review, Employee Cost Assessments, Top 300 Salary Review)Support the monitoring of financial controls with regard to Payroll and to ensure independent reviews and reconciliations on payroll data are conductedConsult with and advise employees on eligibility, provisions, claim resolution and other matters related to compensation and benefitsEnsure timely termination of employees’ benefits upon completion or termination of employment contractOperationally manage third party vendors for compensation and benefitsQualifications
Education
Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree / diploma (specialization in Commerce / Finance / Mathematics / Sciences / Management / Human Resources as appropriate)Postgraduate qualification in a related field would be an advantageExperience
Minimum 5 years Compensation, Benefits, Payroll & Share Administration domain;Worked across diverse cultures or multinational / international organisationExperience working in a medium to large organizationProject management experienceFinancial / Numeracy experienceCompetencies
Functional Knowledge
Compensation and Benefits OptimizationKnowledge of South African laws and regulations impacting rewardsReporting and analyticsPayroll analyticsPay structures managementFinancial ControlsRewards operations and administrationBonus and variable pay managementPay structure design and basic employee taxationCompliance and statutory reportingApply Before 11 / 12 / 2025
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