Remuneration Manager
Listing reference: dutoi_000004
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Ceres
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
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.
Job description
- 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.
Minimum requirements
- 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.
Benefits
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