Lead: Learning & Development

Job description

• A Bachelors Degree / NQF Level 7 in relevant discipline such as Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Education/Learning Sciences, Organisational Development/Change Management, Human Resources, or Management Sciences.

• Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in one of the above areas.

• A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Talent Management within a professional services or knowledge-intensive environment.

• A minimum of 5 years in experience in a leadership role, including managing teams, budgets, and senior stakeholders.

• Professional accreditations in areas such as coaching (ICF/COMENSA), psychometric assessments (Hogan, MBTI, OPQ), digital learning (instructional design, LMS platforms, CIPD/ATD), or change management (Prosci).

• Background in coaching, mentoring, or leadership development initiatives.

• Develop and implement a strategy to enhance skills development and leadership capability across the firm, aligned with best practice.

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence senior leadership, encouraging a culture of continuous learning.

• Work with key stakeholders to identify training needs and arrange the delivery of fit for purpose skills development interventions.

• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements related to skills development and reporting.

• Manage the firm’s in-house Practice Management Training and Practical Vocational Training programs, ensuring accreditation and compliance with the Legal Practice Act and LEAD requirements.

• Use various training methods in line with best practice to ensure effective learning for all staff levels.

• Oversee the Learning Management System ensuring it meets the firm’s needs.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives, monitoring ROI and impact on business goals.

• Manage the L&D budget, ensuring expenditure is within limits and aligned with training objectives.

Requirements

• Budget Management

• Compliance

• Learning and Development

• Organisation Development

• Skills Development

• Talent Management