HR Total Rewards Senior Consultant (6-Month Contract)

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days remote)
Start Date: June 2026

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute HR Total Rewards Senior Consultant to join a dynamic global Total Rewards team on a 6 month contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across Africa and the Middle East, partnering with key stakeholders to drive impactful compensation and rewards strategies.

As a key link between the Total Rewards Centre of Excellence and business stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on compensation and benefits. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and leadership teams to ensure reward strategies are aligned with organisational goals. This is a high impact, consultative role suited to someone who thrives in a fast paced, multinational environment and can translate complex compensation concepts into clear, actionable insights.

• Act as a trusted advisor on all Total Rewards matters across the region
• Provide expert consultation on compensation frameworks, policies, and practices
• Support market pricing, salary benchmarking, and structure design
• Contribute to incentive plan design and pay equity analysis
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align rewards strategies with business objectives
• Analyse and interpret data to support decision making and recommendations
• Ensure effective communication and implementation of reward programmes

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 5-10 years' experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or a similar HR function
• Strong expertise in market pricing and salary structures, incentive schemes, and pay equity and benchmarking
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in a multinational environment, ideally covering Africa and/or the Middle East
• Exposure to HRIS systems such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors (preferred)
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification advantageous

• Competitive monthly remuneration
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Opportunity to work within a global team
• Exposure to international markets and senior stakeholders
• Potential for contract extension or future opportunities within the organisation

• Standard working hours: 09:00 - 17:00
• No travel required
• Two stage interview process