{"id":36999,"date":"2026-06-03T10:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/head-of-learning-and-development\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:05:23","slug":"head-of-learning-and-development","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/head-of-learning-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Of Learning and Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose of the role<\/p>\n<p>\tLead and deliver the group wide learning and development strategy with the CHRO that builds capability, supports growth and enables employees to perform at their best through impactful, practical and scalable learning solutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tOwn and drive the L&amp;D strategy.<br \/>\n\tEnsure L&amp;D is solving real problems, not just delivering programs.<br \/>\n\tCo create learning solutions with business.<br \/>\n\tEnsure learning programs are practical and lead to sustained behaviour change through reinforcement, follow up and ownership.<br \/>\n\tSet clear standards and frameworks while allowing for appropriate flexibility.<br \/>\n\tLead organisation-wide training needs analysis and converts capability gaps into practical, role-based learning.<br \/>\n\tLead, develop, and manage performance for the group wide L&amp;D team.<br \/>\n\tDrive fast execution &#8211; pilot, test, learn and iterate rather than over designing solutions<br \/>\n\tEmbed learning solutions in daily work through coaching, on the job tools and real time support.<br \/>\n\tPartner with Organisational Effectiveness to strengthen succession planning, leadership and management frameworks, and talent readiness programs..<br \/>\n\tWork closely with HR Operations and in country operations teams to ensure learning is effectively adopted across countries and continuously improved based on frontline feedback.<br \/>\n\tUse learning data and simple metrics to measure ROI and effectiveness of learning programs.<br \/>\n\tUse learning data to inform and improve existing programs.<br \/>\n\tManage L&amp;D budgets, vendors, and learning technologies, ensuring value for money and practical application.<br \/>\n\tBuild a culture where learning is simple, useful, and energising, helping Unifi remain a place to thrive and perform.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tTertiary qualification in L&amp;D, Instructional Design, HR, or a related field.<br \/>\n\t10+ years in L&amp;D, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role.<br \/>\n\tFamiliar with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.<br \/>\n\tProven experience leading and implementing L&amp;D strategy across the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAble to connect learning initiatives directly to business performance outcome and behavioural change.<br \/>\n\tStrong communicator who can simplify complex ideas without losing meaning.<br \/>\n\tConfident, engaging and comfortable influencing senior leadership.<br \/>\n\tEqually at home in a boardroom presentation as on the ground in a branch.<br \/>\n\tResilient and resourceful, with a hands-on approach and no ego about the details.<br \/>\n\tWilling and able to travel across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>unifiafrica.simplify.hr<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/unifiafrica.simplify.hr","_company_name":"Unifi Group","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"We combine tech, data analytics and world-class customer service to offer intelligent lending that makes life easy. 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