Leadership Development Management

Isilumko Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing seeks a seasoned professional to support leadership development and international office initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating systems, projects, and campaigns to advance the department’s objectives and develop a learning organisation.

You will work with the Head of department to attract talent, coordinate functions, build an international network, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation while managing multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree or diploma in Leadership Development, Politics or International Relations or equivalent.
• 4 years’ management experience.
• 3 years’ experience in a training and development environment at practitioner level.
• 2 years’ online learning design/management experience advantageous.
• 3 years’ experience in liberal political party or related environment advantageous.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and national political framework and dynamics.
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy.
• Strong financial and project management skills.
• Excellent report writing, proofreading and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Leadership Development & International Office to manage team and projects.
• Coordinate systems to reach department objectives and drive learning.
• Support departmental campaigns to attract new talent.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Training and development

Content creation

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Research best-practices

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree

High school certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head of Leadership Development & International Office to manage team members and projects, implement and coordinate systems to reach the department’s objectives
• Supporting the Head of department to coordinate functions and projects that support as a learning organisation, the continuous development and improvement of people, and to attract new talent to the organisation through targeted campaigns
• Supporting the Head of the department to build and support an international network

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a valid Drivers License and have access to a vehicle
• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Degree or diploma in Leadership Development, or Politics or International Relations or a relevant tertiary qualification
• 4 years’ experience in a management role
• 3 years’ experience in a training and development related environment, at a practitioner level
• 2 years’ online learning design and management experience is advantageous
• 3 years’ experience in a liberal political party or associated environment is advantageous
• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Knowledge of liberal philosophy
• Strong financial management and project management skills
• Strong system creation/implementation and tracking skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom)
• Excellent use of the English language and ability to proof-read
• Excellent report writing, presentation and coordinating skills
• Excellent administrative skills, organisational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide clear and timeous feedback
• Ability to research best-practices and apply these
• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information
• Ability to assimilate current training and development methodologies and apply in the political environment
• Ability to create high quality content for training and development programmes
• Ability to facilitate programmes, both in-person and virtually
• Ability to use initiative in high pressure situations
• Ability to function well and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Applicants must be willing to travel domestically and internationally