Senior Business Unit Leader, Consulting Services

iOCO Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited in Pretoria is seeking a senior leader to develop and execute the business unit strategy, annual plan and budget, driving growth and profitability. You will oversee revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margins and cash flow while maintaining a strong client pipeline and delivering advisory engagements.

You will manage multiple specialist disciplines, coordinate experts, supervise managers and ensure governance, compliance and ethical standards across Labour, Environmental, Commercial,

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Learning & Development, HR, Business, Law or Compliance
• Assessor, moderator or skills development qualification where required for accreditation oversight
• Postgraduate qualification in L&D/Management/Law or related field
• MBA or equivalent management qualification preferred
• Additional qualification in quality management, OHS, environmental management, GRC, ISO or adult education

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business unit strategy, annual plan, budget and growth priorities.
• Drive achievement of revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margin and cash-flow targets.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline, identify opportunities and convert them into profitable advisory engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and oversee proposals, renewals and cross-sell.
• Provide operational and strategic oversight across Labour, Environmental, Commercial, Energy, Mining and Property.
• Coordinate subject matter experts to deliver integrated, practical and commercially sound client solutions.
• Monitor project delivery, utilisation, quality, profitability and client commitments.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop managers, consultants and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards, contracts, policies, governance and ethical requirements.
• Maintain high service standards and improve processes, productivity and customer outcomes.
• Provide accurate financial, sales, operational, people and risk reporting to the Managing Director.
• Identify and drive innovation, new service offerings, partnerships and improved delivery models.
• Promote teamwork and uphold Inlexso and Cluster values, ethical standards and accountable leadership.

Skills

Business leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship mgmt

Governance & compliance

Team development

Change management

Education

Relevant degree (Education/Learning & Development, HR, Business, Law, Compliance)

Postgraduate qualification in L&D/Management/Law

MBA or equivalent management qualification

Additional qualification in ISO/GRC/OHS/quality management

Job description

iOCO Limited in Pretoria is seeking a senior leader to develop and execute the business unit strategy, annual plan and budget, driving growth and profitability. You will oversee revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margins and cash flow while maintaining a strong client pipeline and delivering advisory engagements.

You will manage multiple specialist disciplines, coordinate experts, supervise managers and ensure governance, compliance and ethical standards across Labour, Environmental, Commercial,