Senior Partner, Learning

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Senior Partner, Learning to join our organisation in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for driving our learning and development strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning our L&D initiatives with organisational goals.

• Develop and implement innovative learning strategies that support our organisation's vision and objectives
• Lead and inspire a team of learning professionals to deliver high-impact training programmes
• Collaborate with senior executives to identify learning needs and create tailored solutions
• Design and oversee the implementation of comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Manage the L&D budget and ensure cost-effective delivery of training initiatives
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programmes and report on key performance indicators
• Foster partnerships with external vendors and educational institutions to enhance our learning offerings
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge learning technologies and methodologies
• Contribute to talent management and succession planning initiatives

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related field
• Professional certification in L&D (e.g., CIPD, ATD) is highly desirable
• 10+ years of experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful corporate training and talent development programmes
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills
• Expertise in adult learning theories and methodologies
• Proficiency in e-learning and digital learning platforms
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and resource allocation
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse data and generate insightful reports to inform decision-making
• Experience in talent management and succession planning
• Willingness to travel within South Africa and occasionally internationally

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Change Management (HR)
• Data Analysis
• Learning & Development Implementation
• Learning Technology