Strategic L&D Lead: Drive Growth & Impact

Solarafrica-Energy-Pty-Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarAfrica Energy (Pty) Ltd seeks a Learning & Development Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of L&D programmes, onboarding, and competency frameworks. You will design and measure impact, partner with managers, and drive a data-driven culture that aligns with business goals.

You will run L&D systems (LMS, Lattice Grow), govern policies, manage the budget, and use AI to streamline reporting. Travel within SA may be required, and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, OD, L&D, Education, Business Management or related; postgraduate or recognised L&D certification advantageous.
• 7+ years in L&D, OD or talent development, including leading the implementation of L&D strategy, programmes, learning systems and provider management.
• Proven record building competency frameworks, career pathways, mentorship programmes and IDPs.
• Strong knowledge of the South African L&D landscape: qualifications, professional bodies, institutions and providers.
• Digitally driven and experienced with learning software (ERP / MS Dynamics not required). Valid driver's licence and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement SolarAfrica's L&D strategy and keep the delivery plan current against business objectives.
• Run learning needs analyses with managers and translate gaps into a prioritised plan for approval.
• Advise leaders on the right learning solution for each need.
• Design, deliver and evaluate scalable leadership, management, technical, compliance and professional programmes, face to face, or through software.
• Track participation, completion and effectiveness, and act on what the data shows.
• Make continuous learning visible and expected across the business.
• Own and continuously improve the onboarding programme.
• Drive IDPs, mentorship and career development with managers as accountable partners.
• Embed competency frameworks and career pathways into everyday development decisions.
• Run learning systems (LMS, Lattice Grow) for clean data, reporting and adoption.
• Maintain L&D policies, records and compliance, including SETA and skills development.
• Build and manage the L&D budget, and report insights and ROI to stakeholders.
• Use AI and automation to cut manual admin, personalise learning and speed up reporting.
• Select, negotiate with and manage providers for quality and value for money.
• Guide employees and managers on qualifications, certifications and pathways.
• Track industry trends and bring in better ways to learn.
• Any other duties associated with the role.

Skills

7+ years in L&D/OD/talent development

Competency frameworks

Career pathways

IDPs

South African L&D landscape

Learning software

Valid driver’s licence

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/L&D or related; postgraduate/L&D certification advantageous

Tools

LMS (Lattice Grow) familiar

Job description

SolarAfrica Energy (Pty) Ltd seeks a Learning & Development Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of L&D programmes, onboarding, and competency frameworks. You will design and measure impact, partner with managers, and drive a data-driven culture that aligns with business goals.

You will run L&D systems (LMS, Lattice Grow), govern policies, manage the budget, and use AI to streamline reporting. Travel within SA may be required, and a valid driver’s license is essential.