We're Hiring: Head of Academy – Merchants

Are you passionate about transforming learning, developing talent, and driving organisational capability

?Merchants is seeking an experienced Head of Merchants Academy to lead and oversee our Academy, ensuring the successful delivery of accredited learning programmes, skills development initiatives, grant-funded projects, and digital learning solutions that support business growth and transformation

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Key Responsibiliti

esLead and manage the Academy's strategic and operational objectiv
esDrive curriculum development, accreditation, and compliance requiremen
tsOversee learning programme design, instructional methodologies, and adult learning interventio
nsManage Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning initiatives, and online academic programm
esMonitor learning effectiveness, ROI, and continuous improvement initiativ
esManage Academy budgets, financial planning, and grant funding portfoli
osBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, SETAs, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholde
rsLead, coach, and develop a high-performing Academy te
amDrive innovation in learning delivery, digitisation, and organisational capability developme

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Minimum Requireme

ntsRelevant Degree in Education, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business Management, or a related fi
eldPostgraduate qualification advantage
ousMinimum 10 years' experience in Learning & Development, Academic Management, Skills Development, or Training Leaders
hipProven experience managing accredited learning programmes and regulatory compliance requireme
ntsStrong understanding of curriculum design, instructional design, and adult learning methodolog
iesExperience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning initiati
vesProven leadership, stakeholder management, financial management, and people development experie
nceExperience working with SETAs, QCTO, SAQA, grant funding, and skills development initiatives advantage

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What We're Looking

ForStrategic thinker with strong business ac
umenPassion for learning innovation and digital transforma
tionStrong understanding of accreditation and skills development funding mo
delsAbility to drive measurable learning outcomes and business im
pactExceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement sk

ills
If you are passionate about shaping the future of learning, driving innovation, and creating measurable business impact through education, we'd love to hear from

you.

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