Lead : Learning & Development

THE SKILLS MINE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled leader in Learning & Development to enhance skills and leadership capabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the field, strong stakeholder management skills, and professional accreditations in coaching or psychometric assessments. This role offers a strategic opportunity to foster continuous learning and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Learning & Development or Talent Management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and budgets.
• Professional accreditations in coaching and psychometric assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategy for skills development.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to promote continuous learning.
• Manage training programs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of L&D initiatives and monitor ROI.

Skills

Learning & Development

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Organisational Development

Education

Bachelors Degree / NQF Level 7

Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8)

Job description

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree / NQF Level 7 in relevant discipline such as Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Education/Learning Sciences, Organisational Development/Change Management, Human Resources, or Management Sciences.
• Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in one of the above areas.
• A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Talent Management within a professional services or knowledge-intensive environment.
• A minimum of 5 years in experience in a leadership role, including managing teams, budgets, and senior stakeholders.
• Professional accreditations in areas such as coaching (ICF/COMENSA), psychometric assessments (Hogan, MBTI, OPQ), digital learning (instructional design, LMS platforms, CIPD/ATD), or change management (Prosci).
• Background in coaching, mentoring, or leadership development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategy to enhance skills development and leadership capability across the firm, aligned with best practice.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence senior leadership, encouraging a culture of continuous learning.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify training needs and arrange the delivery of fit for purpose skills development interventions.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements related to skills development and reporting.
• Manage the firm’s in-house Practice Management Training and Practical Vocational Training programs, ensuring accreditation and compliance with the Legal Practice Act and LEAD requirements.
• Use various training methods in line with best practice to ensure effective learning for all staff levels.
• Oversee the Learning Management System ensuring it meets the firm’s needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives, monitoring ROI and impact on business goals.
• Manage the L&D budget, ensuring expenditure is within limits and aligned with training objectives.