Learning and Development Generalist

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Johannesburg seeks a Management Level Director to lead SAICA training and development programs, aligning with firm strategy and market needs.

The role oversees SAICA training offices, liaises with regulators, manages budgets, audits CPD and qualification processes, and mentors the next generation of leaders within a high-performance culture. This position requires strong governance and strategic thinking to drive business growth while safeguarding PwC's reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development within a professional services firm.
• Understanding of SAICA training regulations and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SAICA training across PwC SA offices.
• Interpret SAICA regulations and PwC SAICA policies and procedures.
• Advise training officers on SAICA matters and liaise with regulators.
• Coordinate SAICA exam registrations and CPD-related activities.
• Oversee administration of SAICA membership payments and related processes.

Job description

Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy. As a learning and development generalist at PwC, you will focus on designing and delivering innovative training programmes to enhance employee skills and knowledge. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organisation. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job description:

Devolved Training officer

• Managing SAICA Training programme for 13 PwC Training offices
• Interpretation and application of SAICA Training Regulations and PwC SAICA policies and procedures
• Advising and supporting training officers with any SAICA related matters
• Liaising / consulting with Regulators (SAICA / IRBA) on any training related matters
• Consulting on SAICA matters to trainees, managers, HCBPs, other stakeholders (e.g. emails, chats, SNOW tickets, meetings)
• Facilitating formal SAICA Induction and Regulations training
• Facilitating SAICA training courses (refresher sessions, reviewer training, lunch and learn sessions,)
• Facilitating SAICA assessor training
• Contract approval of new learnerships
• Review and approval of RPL, suspensions, cancellations etc
• Moderation of SAICA assessment forms, queries, disputes and appeals
• Identify and develop solutions for trainees to submit LORs addressing development needs for the bigger population (SDGs, Mandatory training etc)
• Review of final PDSs (Gauteng Training office) for discharge from training contracts
• Managing the administration of APC professional programmes, the service providers (APT / UCT/IAS, Endunamoo), processing results for internal use etc.
• Coordinating SAICA Exam registrations, reconciliation of payments.
• Receiving board exam results on behalf of PwC and assisting HC with processing of results
• Preparation of affidavits for misconduct and dismissals of SAICA trainees
• Reviewing SAICA non-compliance matters before handing over to IR Attend disciplinary hearings and consultations with PwC Industrial Relations team
• Review and approval of payments to SAICA, IRBA, UCT, APT, GBC and other service providers (all payments done centrally).
• Review of L& D Gauteng General ledger entries, preparation of journals for allocation of all related SAICA and training related expenses
• Preparation of department budgets and input to HC budgets
• Calculation of Sec 12 H tax allowances
• Overseeing the central administration of SAICA membership payments CPD monitoring, interaction with service provider and review of CPD reports for annual declarations
• Reporting to Exco and other stakeholders when required.
• Completing / reviewing of QMSE documentation/ controls
• Chair / attend various meeting e.g. SAICA managers, XLOS managers meeting
• Participation in Business School activities, Strategy days, Thuthukisa etc
• Travel Requirements Up to 20%
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Job Posting End Date October 21, 2026