Strategic Growth Partner, Corporate Education

Kayleigh Jade Herron; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayleigh Jade Herron, on behalf of a leading private higher education institution in South Africa, seeks a commercially driven Managing Partner to spearhead its Corporate Education division. You will shape offerings, engage C-suite clients and translate leadership needs into bespoke solutions that deliver measurable impact.

You will lead senior teams, drive revenue growth and oversee budgets while building strategic partnerships and ensuring excellence in programme delivery across industries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required.
• Significant consulting experience with corporate clients at the C-suite level.
• Proven ability to design and implement customised leadership education programmes.
• Proven ability to manage and exceed revenue and performance targets.
• Strong experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
• Senior leadership experience managing teams and managers of teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Consulting & Programme Customisation: Engage with C-suite executives to assess and address leadership development needs; design and customise high-impact leadership programmes; build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Revenue & Budget Management: Drive strategic growth and revenue targets; oversee budget planning and financial sustainability.
• Senior Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a team of senior professionals; set performance objectives; foster a high-performance culture.
• Strategic Market Growth & Partnerships: Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand corporate education offerings.
• Operational Excellence & Quality Control: Ensure precise programme delivery and continuously refine processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Corporate consulting

C-suite engagement

Business development

Leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree (MBA, MEd, MCom or equivalent)

Job description

Kayleigh Jade Herron, on behalf of a leading private higher education institution in South Africa, seeks a commercially driven Managing Partner to spearhead its Corporate Education division. You will shape offerings, engage C-suite clients and translate leadership needs into bespoke solutions that deliver measurable impact.

You will lead senior teams, drive revenue growth and oversee budgets while building strategic partnerships and ensuring excellence in programme delivery across industries.