Group Head of Learning & Development

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group in Durban seeks a strategic Head of Learning & Development to design and drive a future-focused learning strategy that enables business growth and capability building across the organisation in a dynamic retail environment.

You will lead an L&D agenda, develop policies, manage budgets and ROI, and partner with BBBEE, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver learning initiatives across multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years’ experience in Learning & Development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role leading diverse teams.
• Experience in leadership development and organisational capability building.
• Exposure to retail, FMCG, or multi-site environments is highly advantageous.
• Experience with digital learning platforms and modern learning methodologies.
• Provide thought leadership, design and delivery of core capabilities of the L&D team.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Group L&D strategy aligned to the People and Business strategy.
• Design the L&D framework aligned to the business model and capability needs.
• Translate long-term strategy into actionable tactical plans for the team.
• Develop and lead L&D policies.
• Define and track ROI measures for key learning outcomes.
• Oversee learning technology platforms and tools.
• Manage L&D-related risks and compliance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

L&D strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Retail exposure

Digital learning

Team leadership

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor in HR/Industrial Psychology

Master's advantageous

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Head of Learning & Development to lead the design and execution of a future-focused learning strategy that enables business growth and capability building. This role will drive a high-impact learning agenda across the organisation, ensuring our people have the skills, tools, and leadership capability to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Group L&D strategy aligned to the People and Business strategy.
• Design the L&D framework aligned to the business model and capability needs, supporting the talent strategy.
• Translate long-term strategy and framework into clear tactical execution plans for the team.
• Develop and lead L&D policies.
• Define and track ROI measures for key learning outcomes.

Skills Development

• Develop and drive the skills development framework aligned to transformation and employment equity legislation across all divisions (including acquisitions).
• Lead the collation and submission of the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to the relevant SETA.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships (BBBEE Manager, Payroll, Tax, SETA, vendors, EE Committee, HR and business).
• Take accountability for SETA spend, including rebates and refunds, in line with budget.
• Manage Delegation of Authority (DOA) contracts and processes for discretionary SETA grants.
• Build external networks across sectors to maximise funding opportunities and influence relevant tertiary curricula.
• Manage learning demand across the business.
• Approve in-house learning design and ensure quality of learner experience (including content for critical skills, version control, and brand alignment).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of learning data and reporting.
• Oversee learning technology platforms and tools.
• Prioritise L&D focus areas and learning portfolio for the financial year.
• Manage L&D policies, procedures, and legal contracts.
• Ensure adherence to financial governance processes.
• Oversee all compliance reporting requirements.
• Manage L&D-related risks through the risk register.
• Stay up to date with skills development legislation and regulatory changes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage team capacity and performance against defined KPIs.
• Drive succession planning within the L&D team.
• Establish and track team development goals.
• Foster a high-performance, values-driven team culture aligned to organisational DNA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Education, or related field (Master’s advantageous)
• 8–12 years’ experience in Learning & Development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role leading diverse teams
• Strong experience in leadership development and organisational capability building
• Exposure to retail, FMCG, or multi-site environments highly advantageous
• Experience with digital learning platforms and modern learning methodologies
• Experience building, inspiring, and managing diverse teams
• Provide thought leadership, design and delivery of the core capabilities of the learning and development team.