Senior Learning and Development Manager

About this role

Nedgroup Investments, a division of Nedbank Group, is hiring a Senior Learning and Development Manager based at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The role builds and runs the learning and development strategy for the asset management business, so that the business meets its goals.

What you’ll do

• Design and run the learning and development strategy for your business unit, in line with Group HR and Group L&D plans.
• Turn business needs into learning solutions and implementation plans.
• Manage the full bursary process, from applications and approvals to funding, reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Work with business and HR leaders on workforce planning, covering skills gaps and build, buy, borrow and redeploy options.
• Build capability programmes, career pathways and talent retention programmes for future skills.
• Lead the use of AI in learning, including automated learning tools and self-service solutions.
• Manage vendors, from sourcing and contracting to invoice approval, while keeping costs under control.
• Lead and develop a team of managers, including their performance agreements and career conversations.

What you need

• NQF Level 7: an Advanced Diploma or National First Degree.
• 5+ years of industry experience in learning and development.
• 5+ years of experience in people management.
• An Honours degree in HR Development, HR, Education, Industrial Psychology or Business Management (preferred).
• Knowledge of learning methodologies, change management, budgeting, strategic planning and talent management.
• Knowledge of how to measure training effectiveness and how to report on management information.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and client service skills.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced L&D leader who has managed both people and learning programmes at a senior level. You should enjoy working with business leaders, shaping long-term skills plans, and driving change in a fast-moving environment.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificates and a clear record of your years in L&D and people management ready.
• Show specific results from past bursary, workforce planning or capability projects on your CV.
• Give examples of how you have used technology or AI in learning work, and how you have led a team of managers.

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