Directors’ Remuneration in South Africa: Balancing Governance, Performance & Compliance (2025)

In-house course

2.00
Attendance at this seminar will secure 2 hour/s verifiable CPD points including other professional bodies (SAICA, SAIBA, ACCA, IACSA, IRBA & etc)
COVANNI HOHLS - DU PREEZ   covanni@probetatraining.co.za

This two-hour webinar provides a comprehensive guide to directors’ remuneration in South Africa, exploring key legislation, governance principles, remuneration structures, and best practices. Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning pay with performance, ensuring legal compliance, and navigating evolving expectations around transparency, ESG, and stakeholder engagement.


The session covers the regulatory framework under the Companies Act and King IV Report, outlining directors’ remuneration structures including fixed and variable components, short- and long-term incentives, and performance-based pay. It further explores transparency in disclosure, industry benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement, concluding with case studies and trends.

Key Topics Covered
• Regulatory requirements and tax implications
• Components of directors’ remuneration (fixed, variable, STIs, LTIs)
• Disclosure, transparency, and remuneration reporting
• ESG-linked incentives and recent trends
• Common challenges and case studies

• Internal and external auditors
• Company directors and board members
• HR and reward professionals
• Corporate governance practitioners
• Legal and compliance advisors
• Investors, shareholders, and stakeholder representatives