Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Group Functions

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80441467A-0002

Date Posted:

6/5/2025







Translates Group Benefits & Recognition (B&R) strategy to a compelling, targeted roadmap for local markets to deliver competitive, personalised and equitable solutions, aligning to SBG framework and meeting divergent market needs and regulatory obligations. Works across multiple geographies with diverse business and portfolio needs to anticipate future B&R opportunities. Works with local and Group teams to improve the local EVP performance, value investment indicators and longer term objectives.



Qualifications



Minimum qualifications

Minimum of a NQF 7 Degree



Experience required

More than 10 years extensive understanding of the entire People & Culture Value Chain, specifically the role of Benefits & Recognition as a lever to realise talent strategies, business objectives (commerciality) and reputational relevance. Demonstrated experience of working in a multinational company with senior leadership teams in the enablement of complicated people programmes. Evidence of a service orientation and delivering to expectations, optimising efficiency

through process improvement, automation/augmentation and establishing appropriate metrics.

Evidence of having fostered a network of internal and external stakeholders with a

demonstrated ability to build constructive relationships. Experience in influencing

leaders and peers on the applicability of benefit and recognition frameworks ,

solutions and tactics.

Experience leading initiatives within/across complex environments and geographies,

motivating and coaching individuals and developing a culture of continuous

development and personal improvement.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience of how data and digital tactics can be

applied to optimise the employee experience, solutioning and reporting.

Model alternative solutions which may not have been tried before and anticipate problems in and across borders that could be looked at in a more integrated manner for the Group. Support and guide the Country People & Culture Heads and other stakeholders in the provision of relevant Benefits & Recognition solutions/services to employees in the local context, in support of the overarching talent objectives and business outcomes in the geography/country portfolio. Remain relevant and informed on the macro-industry and SBG's B&R philosophy, toolbox, taking local market conditions, bargaining arrangements and legislative requirements into account to ensure alignment to standards and requirements. Actively collaborate, develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and teams across various capabilities to leverage insights, knowledge and expertise to develop new ways of working, remediate risks and remove barriers to Benefits & Recognition imperatives.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Challenging Ideas

Convincing People

Interpreting Data

Inviting Feedback

Making Decisions

Providing Insights

Pursuing Goals

Resolving Conflict

Team Working

Thinking Positively

Upholding Standards

Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Automation Acumen

Business Acumen (P&C)

Coaching and Mentoring Operational Practices

Collaboration

Consulting Agility

Data Quality

HCM Business Systems

Operations Commercial Acumen

Operations Risk Management

Organisational Awareness

P&C Process Improvement

Resource & Capacity Optimization

Solution Delivery

Solution Design

Strategic Alignment & Execution

Strategic Business Relationship Management

Strategic Planning and Reporting

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