Group Learning Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in South Africa is seeking a Group Learning Manager to lead the design and implementation of innovative organizational development projects. The role involves developing Group-wide learning strategies, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and experience in learning management systems. This position offers opportunities for strategic impact within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing learning strategies.
• Strong understanding of compliance and accreditation processes.
• Ability to manage budgets and track ROI of learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of learning strategies.
• Develop learning programs aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational learning.

Skills

Leadership development

Strategic planning

Learning management systems

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Human Resources or Organizational Development

Tools

LinkedIn Learning

Udemy

Job description

Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Group Services, Talent, Performance & Learning Development area. We are looking to recruit a Group Learning Manager.

Job Purpose

Lead the design and implementation of innovative organizational development projects and strategic learning solutions that address common Group learning objectives—such as leadership, Group-wide competencies, compliance and future capabilities. Focus on building capabilities that enable and promote the delivery of the Group strategy, while fostering a future-fit organization through digital enablement and comprehensive skills gap analysis.

Work closely with Talent Management to unlock the full potential of organizational talent. Draft and regulate learning policies across business units, ensuring alignment with the overall Hollard Talent, Performance, and Learning Strategy. Champion a learning culture by embedding industry best practices, ensuring return on investment, and cultivating a skills-based workforce.

Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to Hollardites, Group Business Leadership, and Human Capital Advisors on learning strategies and solutions that enable future-fit talent within a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Learning Leadership

• Develop and deploy a Group-wide Learning Strategy covering general, leadership, and compliance capabilities.
• Provide strategic input to Group Exco and BU People Strategy.
• Engage with Group Exco and BU leadership on learning plans, monitoring, and execution against targets.

Learning Design & Delivery

Design and implement Group and BU / Functional Induction Programmes, Competency Frameworks, and career progression solutions.

Align learning plans with business strategic objectives and imperatives.

Define critical skills and agree learning plans with Business and HR Business Partners.

Leadership & Talent Development

Partner with Talent Management to build leadership pipelines and support succession planning using tools like the 9-Box and PeopleTree.

Compliance & Accreditation

Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., TCF, BN194) and facilitate CPD-accredited events in partnership with bodies like IISA.

Measurement & Reporting

Implement dashboards and scorecards to track learning impact, adoption, and ROI.

Manage the learning budget and training spend scorecard.

Inclusive Learning & Diversity

Promote diversity through targeted learnerships, including programs for youth living with disabilities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with Partners and Group Senior Management to enhance competence across the partner ecosystem.

Technology & Innovation

Drive adoption of digital learning platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Udemy) and micro-learning strategies.

Use targeted campaigns and analytics to boost engagement.

Draft and socialize learning policies across business units, leveraging AI agents and strategic workforce planning frameworks.