Recruiter:
Whizants
Job Ref:
Head of Learning and..
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
Market Related
SUMMARY:
Head of Learning and Development
POSITION INFO:
Head of Learning and Development (L&D)
Location: Johannesburg, Full-Time, Onsite
Reports To: Executive Head HR
Job Purpose
The Head of Learning and Development (L&D) will lead the development and implementation of the enterprise-wide L&D strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, workforce growth, and future business needs. This strategic leadership role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous learning, strengthening leadership capabilities, and supporting talent development at all levels. You will drive performance excellence, govern learning policies, and ensure that employees are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to meet current and future demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic L&D Leadership
- Lead the creation and execution of the L&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and implement a learning framework to enable leadership development, skills enhancement, and talent mobility.
- Oversee policies, systems, and standards to ensure all L&D initiatives are relevant and impactful.
- Provide regular strategic reporting on learning effectiveness and capability growth.
- Team Leadership and Capability Development
- Lead and manage the L&D team, including the L&D Manager, Leadership Development Manager, Learning Management Partnerships Manager, and Skills Development Specialist.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the L&D function.
- Align team delivery with organisational priorities, ensuring effective development and succession planning.
- Learning Content Design and Delivery
- Oversee the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, up-to-date learning content across the organisation.
- Ensure that all learning programmes are aligned with business needs and performance goals.
- Leverage digital platforms and Learning Management Systems to enhance accessibility and effectiveness.
- Leadership Development and Talent Mobility
- Govern leadership development programmes to build the leadership pipeline and ensure seamless succession planning.
- Foster talent mobility and create career progression pathways for employees at all levels.
- Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to ensure alignment between leadership frameworks and evolving business needs.
- Compliance, Reporting, and Strategic Partnerships
- Ensure full compliance with SETA reporting requirements, including WSP, ATR, and Pivotal submissions.
- Engage senior leadership in aligning L&D strategies with organisational objectives and provide insights into learning effectiveness.
- Develop and manage strategic learning partnerships to enhance learning outcomes and capability growth.
Qualifications And Experience
- Required Qualifications:
- A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) is advantageous.
- Required Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in Learning and Development, including leadership development and strategic learning initiatives.
- Proven experience in managing and developing a diverse L&D team and executing large-scale learning strategies.
- Demonstrated track record in designing and delivering learning programmes that drive organisational impact.
Skills and Knowledge
- Expertise in learning and development methodologies and instructional design.
- Strong leadership development frameworks and succession planning skills.
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
- Data-driven insights and the ability to measure learning effectiveness.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, executive stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
