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
.
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.