Remuneration Manager

Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing

Location: Ceres

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Dutoit Agri, a leader in the South African agricultural industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remuneration Manager to join our HR leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to shape and implement a total rewards strategy that supports the organisation’s growth, competitiveness, and people-first culture. If you are passionate about fair and strategic pay practices, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy collaborating across teams to drive excellence, we would like to meet you.

• Co-develop, implement and manage Dutoit Agri’s total rewards strategy to ensure a competitive, fair and compliant remuneration framework.
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of payroll and benefits specialists.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and reward structures across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, benefit fund rules and internal policies.
• Lead the annual salary review and incentive processes.
• Optimise HR systems to enhance automation, accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide expert advice and analytical insights to management on pay, benefits and people practices.
• Support and guide payroll system users (approximately 18) to ensure smooth and accurate processing.
• A recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Commerce or Finance
  .
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Payroll, Salaries and Wages
  .
• At least 5 years’ experience in Reward Management
  , preferably within a group or multi-entity structure.
• Proven experience working with Sage People Suite or similar HR systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and advisory skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to perform under pressure with exceptional attention to detail.

Dutoit Agri offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The package includes:

• Retirement Fund and Medical Aid participation
• Relocation assistance
  , where applicable
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• A supportive, people-focused work environment in one of South Africa’s leading agricultural groups