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Sales Compensation Specialist

Nttlimited Open · verified Sep 25, 2026
Hybrid Johannesburg Full-time Mid-level Revenue & Sales Operations

At a glance

Mid-level Revenue & Sales Operations role at Nttlimited. Johannesburg · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleRevenue & Sales Operations
SeniorityMid-level
LocationJohannesburg
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 18, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Help shape sales commission models and bonus programs tied to the annual sales plan
  • Prepare quota templates, calculate bonuses, and load individual results into the relevant portal
  • Improve the sales bonus portal in line with business needs and process requirements
  • Review compensation data, labour-market benchmarks, and statutory compliance for planning decisions
  • Create and file reports using the sales compensation system and related databases

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, or a related discipline
  • Relevant experience in a comparable role within a related environment
  • Hands-on experience administering sales commission, bonus, or compensation plans
  • Strong analytical judgment, stakeholder communication, and ability to handle complex data

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level specialist role requiring independent work, deadline management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The job is hybrid and based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Experience with automated sales commission systems and their setup is an added advantage.

From the employer

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
The Sales Commission and Compensation Specialist is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for working in collaboration with various functional teams to ensure the provision of sales commission programs and models that allow timely and accurate payment to all employees on a sales bonus plan according to the annual sales plan policy.

Key responsibilities:
  • Contributes to the development of sales commission programs and models for the sales organisation.
  • Administer and recommend industry best practices regarding bonus programs, sales compensation plans, compensation systems and compensation procedures, policies and regulations that are aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan.
  • Performs administrative activities related to sales compensation reporting including but not limited to the accurate and timely preparation of sales quota templates, computation of sales bonus, upload of individual results in relevant portal, etc.
  • Responsible for implementing enhancements to the sales bonus portal as aligned to business requirements.
  • Studies labour markets to determine compensation trends and related benchmark data and advises management of any recommendations or changes for consideration.
  • Responsible for compensation data collection and preparation and consider market data when completing the compensation planning process.
  • Conduct audits and analyse compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
  • Provides input into and assists with the implementation and administration of compensation programs and policies.
  • Prepares and files reports which they import and export from the sales compensation system and relevant databases for processing.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • Seasoned analytical and reasoning abilities.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and complex data.
  • Strong relationship building abilities coupled with the ability to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Displays a seasoned understanding of the business requirements.
  • Seasoned knowledge of compensation, bonus and commission plans for sales industry.
  • Ability to multi-task while managing deadlines, to perform well under pressure and to work independently and as a part of a team.

Academic qualifications and certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or finance or a related field.

Required experience:
  • Seasoned relevant experience in similar role within a related environment.
  • Seasoned experience in automated sales commissions systems and their set-up and operation is a plus.
  • Seasoned experience dealing with stakeholders.
  • Seasoned experience in administering sales commissions / bonus / compensation plans.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.


Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


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