We are looking for a talented Benefits Administrator to join our team in the Benefits Admin Department in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Deliver timely, accurate guidance to plan participants by resolving a wide range of benefits related‑ inquiries and ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Maintain strong compliance by administering health and wellness plans in alignment with plan design, organizational standards, and legislative requirements.
• Strengthen organizational processes by preparing and analysing reports that support benefit program effectiveness, strategy decisions, and required statutory filings.
• Enhance administrative efficiency by maintaining benefit records, processing payroll inputs and month end‑ tasks, managing invoicing and purchase orders, and recommending process improvements.
• Support global benefit operations by managing health insurance/medical aid administration for new hires, terminations, renewals, and all changes—while successfully onboarding new providers in the region.
• Drive employee well‑being initiatives by coordinating AME Wellness Days across eight countries, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Serve as a key liaison with external benefit suppliers, employee groups, and HR partners, providing clear communication and issue resolution.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by preparing training materials and acting as an informal resource for colleagues, helping elevate capability across the team.

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Resolves benefits related inquiries or issues for plan participants at various levels of complexity. Supports and has in depth knowledge in the administration of employee benefits programs which may include health, disability, welfare, mobility and retirement plans; maintains compliance with plan design and government legislation. Contributes to organizational compliance with internal and external requirements. May provide input for the design and improved delivery of benefit plans, programs and procedures.

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Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Requires relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

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To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Knowledge of compensation and benefits policies, statutory requirements, and tax regulations to accurately communicate and administer programs.
• Proven capability in executing HR business processes efficiently and compliantly, balancing operational needs with stakeholder expectations.
• Sound consulting skills—using judgment, partnership, and holistic thinking to diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions that support both employees and the organization.
• Ability to interpret, analyse, and present qualitative and quantitative data, applying analytical frameworks to generate insights that support informed, data driven‑ decisions.