Competition for global executive talent pushing SA companies to raise pay sharply.

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As the global talent race heats up, South Africa’s top executives are cashing in. CEOs have seen their pay jump by 8%, while CFOs earned 19% more driven by performance-linked incentives and global benchmarking.

Makhosazana Mabaso, Director for Executive Reward at PwC South Africa unpacks findings from the 2025 PwC Directors Remuneration and Trends Report. We explore what’s behind the sharp rise in executive pay, how it compares to international markets, and the push for greater fairness and transparency through the proposed Fair Pay Bill.
14 Oct 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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