Desired Job Title
Total Rewards SpecialistHR Benefits PractitionerHR officerHR CoordinatorWork Type
Full TimeGig WorkConsultingSeasonal WorkLocation Preference
HybridRemoteLocation: Johannesburg South, ZA
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
KERILENG SHARP
Johannesburg South
Work Preference
Summary
Strategic Total Rewards and Human Capital professional experienced in aligning people strategies with organisational objectives through effective remuneration and benefits initiatives. Delivered impactful compensation benchmarking, salary structuring, and incentive administration, enhancing workforce efficiency and organisational alignment. Focused on translating complex workforce data into actionable insights for senior leadership while pursuing an MBA to drive workforce transformation and sustainable business performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Total Rewards Specialist
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
Pretoria
08.2024 - Current
Reward Strategy, Job Evaluation & Remuneration Analysis
- Administered total rewards programs aligning with organizational goals and employee needs.
- Facilitated training sessions to educate staff on total rewards offerings and processes.
- Analyzed cost and benefit scenarios for new benefit offerings prior to implementation.
- Collaborated with Human Resources team to administer Total Rewards programs, enhancing alignment with organizational objectives.
- Support the delivery of Total Rewards initiatives through remuneration benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and compensation modeling.
- Conducted salary benchmarking using market data platforms, informing remuneration competitiveness and workforce planning strategies.
- Participate in job evaluation and remuneration review processes by analyzing role structures, grading outcomes, and pay alignment.
- Provide analytical input into compensation structures to ensure consistency, fairness, and market competitiveness.
- Support salary structuring exercises and remuneration adjustments while ensuring compliance with internal governance frameworks.
- Analyzed remuneration data to identify trends and inconsistencies, recommending actionable opportunities for reward optimization.
- Assist in maintaining role documentation to ensure alignment between job requirements, grading frameworks, and organisational needs.
- Contribute to job description refinement to improve role clarity, accountability mapping, and organisational alignment.
- Act as a key HR business partner to internal stakeholders by providing guidance on remuneration, incentives, recognition, and benefits-related matters.
- Facilitate engagements with senior leadership, HR teams, finance, payroll, legal, and external service providers regarding reward-related initiatives.
- Present remuneration insights and reports to leadership for informed decision-making.
- Support internal clients by responding to complex remuneration queries and recommending practical solutions.
- Support pay-for-performance initiatives through incentive calculations, salary increase modelling, and reward forecasting.
- Participate in annual salary review processes and bonus planning activities.
- Support cross-functional reward projects from planning through implementation.
- Contribute to proposal documentation, reporting packs, and executive submissions related to remuneration initiatives.
- Conduct research on market trends, reward practices, and workforce transformation initiatives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives to improve HR service delivery.
- Develop remuneration reports, benchmarking reports, and compensation dashboards for leadership decision-making.
- Analyse employee compensation data to identify trends and improve reward effectiveness.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and business cases for executive stakeholders.
- Ensure remuneration processes align with governance frameworks, policies, and applicable labour legislation.
- Support policy development and continuous improvement of reward frameworks.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive remuneration and executive compensation information.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance employee engagement and retention strategies.
HR Benefits Practitioner
Vaal University of technology
Vanderbijlpark
02.2017 - 05.2024
- Participating in leverage external data to identify the most competitive and cost-effective benefits for VUT, ensuring they align with employee needs (previously identified gaps). This directly influences VUT's ability to develop a strong value proposition.
- Analyzed current benefits offerings to identify improvement areas and enhance employee satisfaction, strengthening value proposition of VUT.
- Collaborated with internal HR, leadership, and employee representatives to create a cohesive benefits strategy.
- Provided guidance to employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and compliance procedures.
- Conducted benchmarks to ensure competitiveness of benefit offerings.
- Develop communication for sensitive situations and facilitate information sharing.
- Manage various benefit programs (Pension & Provident Fund, Disability, Group Life, Medical Aid, etc.).
- Oversee benefit distribution and ensure compliance.
- Support post-retirement benefit disbursement and liaise with stakeholders.
- Maintain Remchannel data for informed remuneration decisions.
- Revise job profiles and provide salary information.
- Reconcile remuneration data and collaborate on discrepancies.
- Analyze collected data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in remuneration and benefits offerings.
- Gather relevant data related to remuneration and benefits, including salary structures, bonus information, employee benefits enrollment, and any changes in compensation or benefits packages.
- Lead HR process automation initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Research, evaluate, and implement HR automation tools.
- Train staff and monitor effectiveness of automation.
- Collaborate with IT for system integration and data security.
- Lead the HR Risk Champion program.
- Develop & implement HR risk management strategies.
- Serve as point of contact for HR Risk Champions.
- Facilitate communication of risk information to HR staff.
- Collaborate with other departments on risk management.
- Monitor & analyze HR risk data.
- Conduct reviews of HR policies & practices for risk.
- Prepare reports on HR risk management activities.
- Stay abreast of HR risk trends & regulations.
- Develop, implement, and manage employee wellness programs.
- Design and deliver wellness initiatives (workshops, challenges, etc.).
- Provide resources and support for accessing wellness services.
- Coordinate wellness events and campaigns.
- Educate employees on healthy choices and available resources.
- Process member data (new entrants, withdrawals, updates) for accurate records.
- Manage monthly allowances and claims (Study support, medical).
- Coordinate Trust Fund for minors and guide beneficiaries.
- Manage pensioners' payments and information.
- Advise on basic condition claims and verify documents.
- Oversaw processing of leave applications, ensuring accurate approvals, balances, and payouts.
- Monitor leave usage patterns and collaborate with payroll for accurate processing.
- Facilitate document completion and explain legal terms to employees.
- Coordinate benefits activation, UIF withdrawals, and service certificates.
- Communicated with external vendors and service providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Monitor and update HR policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports summarizing remuneration and benefits data, trends, and insights for informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with finance teams to provide accurate remuneration and benefits data for financial reporting purposes.
- Present findings from remuneration and benefits reports to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR teams, and finance departments.
- Continuously monitor and review remuneration and benefits data to identify emerging trends or issues that may require attention.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records of remuneration and benefits data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data privacy regulations.
HR officer
Vaal University of technology
Vanderbijlpark
03.2013 - 01.2017
- Advising, coaching and supporting line managers and staff on employees on the full range of HC functions and services - including employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, remuneration and benefits, induction, development and training, staff employee wellness, organizational design and academic probation - to ensure consistency with relevant legislation and company HC policy and procedures.
- Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding processes for new employees.
- Support line management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy.
- Established effective relationships with leadership, management, and stakeholders.
- Compiled and verified employee documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Conducted debriefing sessions with candidates before interviews and assessments.
- Maintained and evaluated HR policies to inform contributions to policy development forum.
- Built and maintained client and candidate relationships.
- Monitored departmental budgets and compiled financial reports to ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines.
- Led coordination of audit projects involving collaboration with multiple University departments to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw and organized the submission process for financial interest declarations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Participated in forums related to centralizing University records and safeguarding employee information.
- Coordinated the meetings of the HR Policy Review Committee and community development projects.
HR Coordinator
Vision Construction
Mafikeng
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Coordinated recruitment, interviewing, and appointment processes for effective HR administrative support.
- Supported policy implementation and addressed employee relations matters to enhance workplace culture.
- Organized staff meetings and events to foster team collaboration and communication.
- Assisted in field management and budget management.
- Managed external supplier communication and payments.
- Handled cash flow monitoring and reporting.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Witwatersrand
Park Town05-2026
Bcom Honours - Human resource Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg12-2021
Advanced Diploma - Human Resource
Vaal University of technolgy
Vanderbijlpark12-2021
B-Tech - Business Administration
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark12-2013
National Diploma - Office Management and technology
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark12-2012
Skills
- Total rewards
- Reward Strategy
- Compensation Benchmarking
- Job Evaluation
- Job Analysis
- Job Profiling
- Job Architecture
- Remuneration Data Analysis
- Rewards Consulting
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Client Delivery
- Client Consultation
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Execution
- HR policy development
- Organisational Design
- Report Writing
References
- Ms. Sibanyoni Sibongile, SITA, sibongile.sibanyoni@sita.co.za, 0672529613
- Mr. Cele Sakhile, Vaal University of Technology, sakhilec@vut.ac.za, T+27 16 950 6765 / 078 048 5457
- Dr. Sefako Marweshe, Vaal University of Technology, sefakomarweshe61@gmail.com, 0828559307
- Sam Madubedube, Vision Construction, matubetube@telkomsa.net, 083 664 9479
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Place of Birth: Mafikeng
Contact
241 Richmond Park, Johannesburg South, Gauteng, 2098, kerifgranny@gmail.com, 0739729046
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Team Player Award, Nov 2023, VUT
- Innovation MD Awards, Recognition and Rewards, Project Sita, 2026
Timeline
Total Rewards Specialist
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
08.2024 - Current
HR Benefits Practitioner
Vaal University of technology
02.2017 - 05.2024
HR officer
Vaal University of technology
03.2013 - 01.2017
HR Coordinator
Vision Construction
10.2008 - 12.2009
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Witwatersrand
Bcom Honours - Human resource Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Advanced Diploma - Human Resource
Vaal University of technolgy
B-Tech - Business Administration
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Office Management and technology
Vaal University of Technology