Learning and Development Manager

Blueion Support Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to enhance the skills of current and future managers. This strategic role involves developing leadership programs, assessing talent needs, and collaborating with senior leadership to align training initiatives with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in L&D, particularly in leadership development, and possess strong communication and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in Learning & Development with a focus on leadership.
• Strong background in leadership development and instructional design.
• Experience managing large-scale programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement management and leadership development strategies.
• Design and oversee leadership development programs.
• Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps among managers.

Skills

Leadership development

Instructional design

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources

Organizational Development

Business

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Coaching platforms

Job description

Learning and Development Manager is a leadership role within the Learning and Development function, focused specifically on enhancing the skills and capabilities of current and future managers within an organization. This position plays a strategic role in building effective leadership pipelines and aligning management training initiatives with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement management and leadership development strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Identify current and future leadership competency needs.
• Implement and management development programs to build internal leadership capacity.

Program Design and Delivery

• Design, curate, or source leadership development programs (e.g., first-time manager training, executive coaching, high-potential programs).
• Oversee delivery through internal facilitators or external vendors.

Needs Assessment

• Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps among current managers and leadership candidates.

Performance Evaluation

• Measure the effectiveness of training initiatives using KPIs, feedback, and performance data.
• Continuously improve programs based on outcomes and feedback.

Succession Planning

• Partner with HR and senior leadership to develop talent pipelines for key leadership roles.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with department heads, executives, and external consultants.
• Advocate for leadership development initiatives at the executive level.

Coaching & Mentoring Programs

• Launch or manage mentorship and coaching initiatives for leadership development.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong background in leadership development and instructional design
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles and business strategy
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Experience managing large-scale programs and budgets
• Proficiency with learning platforms and development tools (LMS, coaching platforms, etc.)
• Strategic thinking and change management skills

Typical Background

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
• Experience: 5–10+ years in L&D, with a focus on leadership development
• Certifications (optional but valuable):
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• SHRM-SCP
• Coaching certifications (e.g., ICF)