Learning Manager - Partnership

Rand Mutual - RMA; Parktown (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Mutual Assurance is seeking a Learning Manager: Partnerships to design, manage and strengthen strategic learning partnerships that build organisational capability and leadership effectiveness. The role supports COIDA administration, Life Insurance products, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making while fostering succession planning and performance growth.

You will lead a sustainable learning ecosystem, partner with internal stakeholders, academic bodies, and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, L&D, organizational psychology or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Leadership Development or OD (preferred).
• 5–10 years Learning & Development experience with 2–3 years in management.
• Experience in Financial Services, Insurance or regulated industries.
• Registered assessor/moderator certification advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic learning partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish capability development pathways aligned to business needs and leadership succession.
• Oversee end-to-end learning programme delivery with governance and QA.
• Maximise SETA grants and learning funding opportunities; ensure BBBEE compliance.
• Build graduate, internship and leadership pipelines to address scarce skills.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and provide dashboards and insights; lead team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Learning analytics

Strategic partnerships

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / L&D / Organisational Psychology or related field

Postgraduate qualification in HR / Leadership Development (preferred)

Registered Assessor and/or Moderator Certification (Advantageous)

Project Management Qualification (Advantageous)

Coaching Qualification (Advantageous)

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

The Learning Manager: Partnerships is responsible for designing, managing and strengthening strategic learning partnerships that build organisational capability, leadership effectiveness, regulatory compliance and future-fit skills across RMA. The role drives collaboration with internal stakeholders, academic institutions, industry bodies, professional associations, SETAs, training providers, and strategic partners to create impactful learning solutions aligned to RMA's strategic objectives as a social insurer.

The incumbent will lead the development of a sustainable learning ecosystem that supports the administration of COIDA, Life Insurance products, AIT Administration, digital transformation, customer excellence, data-driven decision-making, and leadership succession while enhancing employee growth and organisational performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WHAT YOU WILL DO

STRATEGIC LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS

• Develop and maintain strategic learning partnerships
• Negotiate agreements, funding opportunities and collaborative initiatives
• Maximize learning investments and return on learning expenditure.

CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT

• Establish capability development pathways aligned to business needs
• Support leadership development and succession planning
• Drive critical skills development initiatives.

LEARNING PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• Oversee end-to-end learning programme delivery
• Ensure effective programme governance and quality assurance
• Measure effectiveness and business impact.

LEARNING FUNDING & COMPLIANCE

• Maximize SETA grants and learning funding opportunities
• Ensure BBBEE Learning and Skills Development compliance
• Monitor legislative and regulatory learning requirements.

TALENT PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

• Establish graduate, internship and leadership pipeline partnerships
• Support workforce planning requirements
• Build future talent pipelines for scarce and critical skills.

LEARNING ANALYTICS & REPORTING

• Monitor learning effectiveness and return on investment
• Produce executive dashboards and insights
• Provide recommendations to improve organisational capability.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Lead, coach and mentor direct reports
• Ensure achievement of departmental objectives
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 132 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Furthermore, you will be part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

TURNAROUND TIME

The shortlisting process will only start once the advert due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress within the recruitment process and the availability of our managers. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE

6th September 2026

OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMATION

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisational Psychology, Education, Business Management or related field
• Postgraduate Qualification in HR, Learning, Leadership Development, Business Administration or Organisational Development (Preferred)
• Registered Assessor and/or Moderator Certification (Advantageous)
• Project Management Qualification (Advantageous)
• Coaching Qualification (Advantageous)
• 5 - 10 years Learning & Development experience
• Minimum 2 - 3 years in a management role
• Proven experience managing strategic learning partnerships
• Experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare Funding, or related regulated industries
• Strong stakeholder management and executive engagement experience
• Experience managing SETA initiatives and learning governance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in leadership development, talent development and organisational capability building
• Experience managing learning technologies and analytics.