Associate Director - Rewards

About the role

Main Purpose of Role The 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 leader At 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 opportunities Deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people Understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction. Key Performance Areas Client Delivery Lead multiple, complex reward advisory engagements across sectors, ensuring high-quality, commercially sound outcomes Provide specialist advice on: Executive and non-executive remuneration structures Short- and long-term incentive design Employee value proposition and total rewards strategy Remuneration governance (King V, Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements) Serve as a trusted advisor to boards, Remuneration Committees, and senior executives Oversee the development of client deliverables, including remuneration reports, benchmarking analyses, and policy frameworks Ensure technical accuracy and alignment with regulatory and market best practices. Business Development Originate and convert new business opportunities within existing and new client accounts Build and maintain senior client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities across Human Capital and broader consulting offerings Contribute to proposal development and pricing strategies Drive revenue growth in line with practice targets. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Finance teams Serve as a trusted advisor on reward matters and act as a key liaison with regional counterparts Engage with external partners and industry forums to benchmark and enhance reward offerings. Leadership and People Management Lead, mentor, and develop managers, senior consultants, and junior team members Provide clear direction on project delivery and ensure effective resource utilisation Foster a high-performance team culture aligned with firm values Contribute to talent development, coaching, and performance management processes. Practice Development Contribute to the development of thought leadership, tools, and methodologies in rewards and wellbeing Stay abreast of regulatory, market, and technical developments impacting reward practices Participate in internal initiatives to strengthen the Human Capital offering. Reporting Prepare and present reports on pay parity, transformation, and reward trends to senior leadership. Financial Management & Compliance Develop and manage budgets for reward programmes, ensuring financial discipline and value for money Ensure compliance with statutory, fiduciary, and governance requirements across Southern, East, and West Africa Maintain robust risk management frameworks for all reward activities. Project & Change Management Lead and deliver key reward projects and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business enablement goals and quality standards Support and participate in reward projects, sharing expertise and promoting best practice. Key Competencies Technical Expertise Advanced knowledge of reward strategy, executive compensation, and incentive design Strong 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 Acumen Align reward strategy with business

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