REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Accounting; Human Resource Management; Finance; Economics or equivalent (attach transcript)
• New entrants into HR, Remuneration and Benefit environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an HR, Remuneration and Benefit internship before)
• Basic understanding of remuneration structures and benefits schemes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Must be a South African citizen

DUTIES

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of salary structures and pay scales
• Support job profiling, evaluation, and grading processes
• Participate in salary benchmarking exercises and help compile related market analysis
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for benefit providers (e.g. medical aid, retirement funds)
• Assist with processing monthly remuneration inputs, including salary adjustments and allowances
• Help prepare remuneration and benefits reports for management decision-making
• Provide first-line support to employees on benefit-related queries, including pensions and medical aid
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and internal remuneration-related policies
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager