Business Unit Manager II - Inlexso Training Academy (iOCOOO154)

iOCO Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited in Pretoria seeks an aspiring Business Unit Manager with 8–10 years in Learning and Development, training, or compliance education. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee training delivery, accreditation, quality assurance, governance and client relationships to drive growth.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, revenue growth and profitability, with a strong focus on developing managers and staff, managing portfolios such as ISO, OHS, GRC and the Companies

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Learning and Development, training, professional services or compliance education.
• At least 5 years' management experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven accountability for revenue, gross profit, margins and budgets.
• Experience in business development and pipeline management.
• Experience overseeing multiple training portfolios and accreditation.
• Strong client relationship management and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Academy strategy, annual plan, budget and growth priorities.
• Drive revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margin and cash-flow targets.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and convert opportunities into training engagements.
• Oversee proposals, renewals, cross-sell and new business development.
• Oversee training delivery, accreditation, quality assurance and learner support.
• Manage ISO, OHS, Environmental, Labour, GRC and Companies Act training portfolios.
• Lead, motivate and develop managers, facilitators and staff.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, governance, and recording requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in learning design and delivery methods.
• Provide accurate financial, sales, operational, accreditation and risk reporting.
• Identify innovation and partnerships in digital learning.

Skills

L&D leadership

Business development

Revenue forecasting

Governance & compliance

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Education / L&D / HR / Business

Postgraduate qualification in L&D / MBA

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

We are seeking an aspiring Business Unit Manager with 8–10 years’ progressive experience in Learning and Development, training, professional services or compliance educationt. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in strategic planning, business development, revenue growth, profitability, budgeting and client relationship management. The role requires an experienced leader who can manage multidisciplinary teams while overseeing training delivery, accreditation, quality assurance, governance and compliance.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute the Academy strategy, annual plan, budget and growth priorities.
• Drive achievement of agreed revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margin and cash-flow targets.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline, identify opportunities and convert them into profitable training engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and oversee proposals, renewals, cross-sell and new business development.
• Oversee training delivery, learning design, accreditation, quality assurance, training administration and learner support.
• Manage the ISO, OHS, Environmental, Labour, GRC and Companies Act training portfolios.
• Monitor programme delivery, learner volumes, facilitator utilisation, quality, profitability, client commitments and risks.
• Lead, motivate and develop managers, facilitators, learning professionals and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, quality, legislative, contractual, record-keeping, governance and ethical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in learning design, delivery methods, productivity and client or learner outcomes.
• Provide accurate financial, sales, operational, accreditation, learner, people and risk reporting.
• Identify and drive innovation, digital learning, new programmes and strategic partnerships.
• Promote teamwork and uphold Inlexso and Cluster values, ethical standards and accountable leadership

Your Expertise:

• 8 to 10 years’ progressive experience in Learning and Development, training, professional services or compliance education.
• At least 5 years’ management experience leading managers, facilitators, learning professionals or multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven accountability for revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margins, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Demonstrated success in business development, pipeline management and profitable opportunity conversion.
• Experience overseeing multiple training portfolios, accreditation, quality assurance and programme administration.
• Experience in client relationship management, learning delivery, governance, compliance and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to execute strategy, improve operations, build capable teams and lead change.

Qualifications:

• Qualification Essential
  • Relevant degree in Education, Learning and Development, Human Resources, Business Management, Law, Compliance or a related field.
  • Relevant assessor, moderator or skills development practitioner qualification where required for accreditation oversight.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Development, Business Management, Education, Compliance or Law.
  • MBA or equivalent management qualification.
  • Additional qualification in quality management, OHS, environmental management, GRC, ISO or adult education.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Pretoria
• Work environment: Open plan
• Travel: Travel to office and clients when required. Valid SA drivers’ licence and own reliable vehicle required.

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.