Head Of Talent Management And Global Learning M / F

Groupe Cfao; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sector is seeking a Head of Talent Management and Global Learning in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will drive the Talent Management and Learning strategy, focusing on building leadership pipelines and aligning initiatives with business priorities. A Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR or related field and 10+ years of experience in Talent Management or Learning & Development are required. Strong knowledge of HRIS and leadership development programs is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Talent Management or Learning & Development.
• Proven track record in implementing leadership development programs.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS or digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Talent Management framework.
• Align talent strategies with business needs.
• Drive leadership development and retention initiatives.
• Manage Learning & Development roadmap.
• Design and deliver engaging learning content.

Skills

Leadership development programs

Talent frameworks

Digital learning platforms

Succession planning

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Sage People

EdApp

Talentsoft

Job description

Head of Talent Management and Global Learning (M / F)

We are looking for a Head of Talent Management and Global Learning (M / F) based in South Africa.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Talent Management & Global Learning will be responsible for driving an integrated Talent Management and Learning strategy that supports CFAO South Africa's business priorities.

This includes building leadership pipelines, aligning learning initiatives with talent needs, supporting succession planning, and ensuring that learning is a key lever for CFAO South Africa's performance and cultural transformation.

Required Profile: Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's / Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field

10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Operations HR Management position

Proven track record in implementing leadership development programs and talent frameworks

Strong knowledge of HRIS / digital learning platforms (experience with Sage People, EdApp, or Talentsoft is a plus)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Management: Lead the design and implementation of CFAO South Africa Talent Management framework, including people review, succession planning, career development & learning development.
• Partner with business leaders of our various entities and our HR managers to align talent strategies with business needs.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen retention, internal mobility, and leadership development.
• Oversee the Learning & Development roadmap for CFAO South Africa entities, ensuring alignment with talent management priorities and business strategy.
• Launch and manage leadership development programs, functional academies, and e-learning initiatives (e.g. EdApp, Campus CFAO South Africa).
• Benchmark against best practices to continuously enhance learning offerings.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and impactful learning content and experiences.
• Manage & engage with external learning institutions.
• Campus Oversight & Partnership: Provide strategic oversight to the Campus South Africa Manager, ensuring the Campus delivers impactful training and is positioned as a hub of excellence; ensure operational delivery of the Campus that supports the broader L&D strategy.
• Organizational Development & Culture: Develop programs that foster inclusivity, collaboration, and leadership mindset across all levels.
• Analytics & Measurement: Define and track KPIs for Talent and L&D (e.g. training ROI, bench strength, internal mobility, engagement survey results).
• Report progress to leadership and recommend corrective actions when needed.

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