Main Purpose of RoleThe Human Capital – Reward Consulting practice seeks a senior leader with extensive specialised knowledge within the Rewards profession. The main purpose of the role is to lead and deliver complex remuneration advisory engagements, drive client relationship management at a senior level, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Rewards and Wellbeing practice. The role will also contribute to leading and shaping the Deloitte Africa Total Reward and Benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance with legislation, and adoption of global best practices. This will involve partnering with leadership and Finance teams across Southern, East, and West Africa to develop innovative, competitive, and market-leading reward solutions that enhance employee experience and drive business outcomes.The role requires deep technical expertise in executive remuneration, broad-based rewards, and governance, combined with strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.Your role as a leaderAt Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our organization:Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunitiesDeliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and bordersInfluence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior peopleUnderstand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction.Key Performance AreasClient DeliveryLead multiple, complex reward advisory engagements across sectors, ensuring high-quality, commercially sound outcomesProvide specialist advice on:Executive and non-executive remuneration structuresShort- and long-term incentive designEmployee value proposition and total rewards strategyRemuneration governance (King V, Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements)Serve as a trusted advisor to boards, Remuneration Committees, and senior executivesOversee the development of client deliverables, including remuneration reports, benchmarking analyses, and policy frameworksEnsure technical accuracy and alignment with regulatory and market best practices.Business DevelopmentOriginate and convert new business opportunities within existing and new client accountsBuild and maintain senior client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities across Human Capital and broader consulting offeringsContribute to proposal development and pricing strategiesDrive revenue growth in line with practice targets.Business Partnering & Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Finance teamsServe as a trusted advisor on reward matters and act as a key liaison with regional counterpartsEngage with external partners and industry forums to benchmark and enhance reward offerings.Leadership and People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop managers, senior consultants, and junior team membersProvide clear direction on project delivery and ensure effective resource utilisationFoster a high-performance team culture aligned with firm valuesContribute to talent development, coaching, and performance management processes.Practice DevelopmentContribute to the development of thought leadership, tools, and methodologies in rewards and wellbeingStay abreast of regulatory, market, and technical developments impacting reward practicesParticipate in internal initiatives to strengthen the Human Capital offering.ReportingPrepare and present reports on pay parity, transformation, and reward trends to senior leadership.Financial Management & ComplianceDevelop and manage budgets for reward programmes, ensuring financial discipline and value for moneyEnsure compliance with statutory, fiduciary, and governance requirements across Southern, East, and West AfricaMaintain robust risk management frameworks for all reward activities.Project & Change ManagementLead and deliver key reward projects and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business enablement goals and quality standardsSupport and participate in reward projects, sharing expertise and promoting best practice.Key CompetenciesTechnical ExpertiseAdvanced knowledge of reward strategy, executive compensation, and incentive designStrong understanding of South African regulatory and governance frameworks (e.g., King V, Companies Act, JSE requirements)Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical advice for clients.Strategic Thinking & Business AcumenAlign reward strategy with business objectives.LeadershipDemonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex engagements simultaneouslyStrong coaching and mentoring capability.Commercial AcumenProven ability to generate revenue and manage client portfoliosStrong negotiation and influencing skills at senior levels.Stakeholder ManagementCredibility and confidence in engaging with boards and executive teamsExcellent communication and presentation skills.Analytical & Problem SolvingUses data to inform decisions and continuous improvementKey Performance IndicatorsRevenue generation and contribution to practice growthClient satisfaction and retentionQuality and timeliness of deliverablesTeam development and engagementContribution to thought leadership and market positioning.
