Senior Compensation

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa M-KOPA Full time
We are seeking a dynamic Senior / Lead Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Specialist with a deep understanding of the Sub-Saharan African talent landscape coupled to experience in startup/scaleup culture.

Are you passionate about making a social impact through strategic compensation and benefits? Join M-KOPA as we strive to create equitable and competitive compensation structures across all functions and regions. In this role, you will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive compensation plans, including base pay, variable pay programs, sales incentives, and executive compensation. You will collaborate with senior leadership and the Legal team to ensure compliance with local laws and practices, providing data-driven recommendations to guide decision-making on compensation, organisational structure, and workforce planning. Your expertise will help us analyse market trends, conduct job evaluations, and design salary surveys to enhance our global workforce strategies.

At M-KOPA, we believe in empowering our employees through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We prioritize well-being with family-friendly policies and flexible work arrangements. As a leader in our People team, you will communicate our compensation philosophy, train regional and local team members, and manage vendor relationships to ensure a high return on investment. If you have a passion for data-driven, people-centric compensation practices and experience in a multicultural, dynamic business environment, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact.

Ready to make a difference? If you have the relevant experience, at a very senior level in a role that has sole responsibility for C&B covering Africa and Europe please apply now and be part of a team that values social impact and employee well-being.

About Us

M-KOPA's commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by its carbon-negative status and the displacement of over 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions, underscores the company's dedication to a better future. As part of a forward-thinking organization that not only prioritises financial and social impact but also environmental responsibility. Your leadership in implementing innovative Compensation & Benefits strategies will be key to driving M-KOPA's growth and success, making this role both impactful and rewarding.

You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues across the UK, Europe, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, and beyond. This diverse and inclusive environment will enrich your professional experience and broaden your perspectives. If you are passionate about leveraging your HR expertise to support a mission-driven organization, we invite you to be a part of our journey towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

It's an opportunity to work in a company where progress and humility are valued as highly as technical excellence? At M-KOPA we use the latest technologies and tools to build fantastic customer experiences with a socially and environmentally conscious mission that echoes throughout the organization.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Our hiring process is as much about us selling to you as the other way round. Our hiring process is a series of meetings as follows;

Recruiter call 30 mins - an introduction to the process and M-KOPA

Hiring Team call 45 mins - High level introductions, from the Hiring Manager

then typically;

Presentation or Task prepared at home

Task Deep Dive with a panel 90 mins - This is where most of the magic happens.

Pre-Final 45 mins - meeting some peers and stakeholders

Final Interview – 30 mins

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest growing companies (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Important Notice

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for 'recruitment fees', 'processing fees', 'interview fees', or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

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