Employment Equity & Skills Development Specialist

Employment Equity & Skills Development Senior Specialist

Location: Johannesburg| Lead Transformation with Purpose 

Are you a trailblazer in Employment Equity and Skills Development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative consultancy environment that partners with some of the biggest names on the JSE and across global markets?

Looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented thought leader to lead and grow our EE & Skills Development business units, delivering exceptional value to our clients and advancing transformation across South Africa.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll head up a critical business unit, drive growth, mentor junior consultants, and guide clients through complex EE and Skills Development landscapes with authority and insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Grow: Take charge of the Employment Equity & Skills Development divisions, including strategy, business development, budgeting, and team leadership.

• Client Engagement: Deliver expert consulting to a range of high-profile clients, while managing key stakeholder relationships (Department of Labour, SETAs, accreditation bodies, and more).

• Consulting & Compliance: Guide EE committees, facilitate training, develop EE plans and WSP/ATR reports, and ensure full compliance with Employment Equity and Skills Development legislation.

• Thought Leadership: Represent Transcend on panels, forums, and webinars as a respected voice in transformation, EE, and skills development.

• Training & Audits: Deliver world-class training material and support clients through audits and Department of Labour inspections.

What Were Looking For:

An experienced, proactive, and highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of the EE Act, Skills Development Act, and B-BBEE frameworks.

Must-Haves:

• Registered Skills Development Facilitator

• Extensive consulting experience in EE & Skills Development

• Knowledge of B-BBEE scorecards, WSP/ATR reporting, and SETA liaison

• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior consultants

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Fluent in English with outstanding verbal and written skills

Soft Skills:

• Detail-obsessed and structured

• Deadline-driven with high initiative

• Great under pressure and an outstanding problem-solver

• Builds long-lasting client relationships with ease

Why Join ?

• Work with top-tier multinational and JSE-listed clients

• Be part of a mission-driven, transformation-focused consultancy

• Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture

• Grow your career as a leader and changemaker