Head of Total Rewards Public Sector

A leading public health institution providing comprehensive diagnostic and laboratory services across the country. It supports patient care, research, and public health initiatives through high-quality testing, disease surveillance, and health data analysis, playing a critical role in national healthcare delivery.

We are looking for an experienced Total Rewards / Remuneration & Benefits Leader to join a dynamic HR team within the public sector. This strategic role will drive the development and implementation of the organisation's Total Reward Strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs, talent retention, and organisational performance.

• Leading remuneration, benefits, and variable pay frameworks
• Overseeing job evaluation, job grading, and role standardisation
• Driving reward governance, reporting, and policy development
• Managing remuneration and reward projects
• Contributing to overall HR strategy and organisational design

• Honours Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field (NQF 8)
• 9+ years' experience in a Remuneration & Benefits / Reward environment
• 5+ years in a specialist leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation systems, reward strategy, and performance management frameworks