Primary Purpose of the Job<\/p>\n
\tTo design, deliver, and embed leadership and talent development initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, enhance promotion readiness, and support long-term talent retention.
\n\tThis role translates talent strategy into practical, scalable development solutions and works closely with Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Service Line Leaders to embed these into day-to-day leadership practice.
\n\tThe role carries end-to-end accountability for programme delivery and impact, including key initiatives such as the Leadership Academy, Development Centre’s, Young Leaders Council, SheLeads, Transition Programmes, and Partner Induction.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Talent Growth & Leadership Development<\/p>\n
\tSupport the design and implement programs to support the development and retention of the talent pool.
\n\tDesign and execute leadership and talent development initiatives across key career stages, including senior professional and leadership populations. Coordinate and contribute to leadership and talent development initiatives across key career stages, including senior professional and leadership populations.
\n\tDevelop structured leadership pathways and development journeys aligned to organisational capability requirements. Assist in developing structured leadership pathways and development journeys aligned to organisational capability requirements.
\n\tEnsure development initiatives are practical, business-relevant, and scalable across service lines.<\/p>\n
Leadership Development & Facilitation<\/p>\n
\tDesign and facilitate leadership development workshops, programmes, and forums for Manager to Partner-level populations. Facilitate and coordinate leadership development workshops, programmes, and forums for Manager to Partner-level populations.
\n\tSupport leadership transition programmes.
\n\tPartner with external service providers where required, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment to business needs.<\/p>\n
Promotion Readiness, Talent Reviews & Succession<\/p>\n
\tSupport and coordinate talent review processes, promotion readiness discussions, and calibration forums in partnership with P&C Business Partners.
\n\tContribute to the development and refinement of promotion criteria, readiness indicators, and leadership capability standards.
\n\tSupport succession planning processes for critical leadership roles and key talent pools.
\n\tEnsure talent and promotion processes are applied consistently and credibly across the organisation.<\/p>\n
Talent Centres & Assessment Integration<\/p>\n
\tSupport the design and delivery of talent development centres, leadership assessments, and diagnostic interventions.(can only do if HPSCA accredited)
\n\tEnsure assessment outputs inform development planning, promotion readiness, and succession decisions.
\n\tUphold ethical and professional standards in the use of assessments and talent data.<\/p>\n
Career Frameworks & Capability Architecture<\/p>\n
\tSupport the development and implementation of career frameworks, leadership capability models, and development architectures.
\n\tEnsure alignment between:
\n\tCapability frameworks
\n\tCareer progression pathways
\n\tLeadership development initiatives
\n\tLearning and development offerings
\n\tWork with People & Culture Business Partners to embed these frameworks within business units and leadership conversations.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership<\/p>\n
\tWork in close partnership with the Head of Business Partners to prioritise initiatives and align delivery to business needs.
\n\tCollaborate with P&C Business Partners to support senior leaders with talent insights and development interventions.
\n\tBuild strong working relationships with senior leaders, contributing credibly to leadership and talent discussions.
\n\tPartner with Learning & Development, and other COE teams to ensure integrated delivery and clear accountability.<\/p>\n
Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n
\tUse talent and development data to evaluate programme effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
\n\tTrack adoption and impact of leadership and talent initiatives.
\n\tContinuously refine approaches based on business feedback, workforce trends, and organisational priorities.<\/p>\n
Requirements
\nQualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification or professional certification in Talent Management, Leadership Development, or OD is advantageous.\u00a0
\n\tExposure to or registration in psychometric assessment practices is advantageous.<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
\tExperience in a professional services, consulting, or similarly complex environment is preferred.
\n\t3-5 years\u2019 experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Learning & Development, or Organisational Development.<\/p>\n
Proven experience in:<\/p>\n
\tLeadership development programme design and delivery
\n\tTalent reviews, succession planning, and promotion readiness<\/p>\n
Facilitation experience<\/p>\n
\tExperience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Competencies: Knowledge and Skills<\/p>\n
Knowledge & Skills<\/p>\n
\tStrong project management and follow-through capability.
\n\tAbility to design practical and workable solutions to retain talent and deliver on the Talent Strategy
\n\tGood understanding of leadership development and talent pipeline practices.
\n\tStrong facilitation and communication skills.
\n\tSound understanding of assessment and psychometric tools and their application.
\n\tHigh levels of professional judgement, resilience, and stakeholder maturity.<\/p>\n
Behavioural Competencies<\/p>\n
\tTakes initiative and is able to build strong relationships
\n\tRecognised as a trusted and credible authority on audit quality within the firm.
\n\tSuccessfully embeds practical, workable initiatives within a business unit
\n\tDelivers visible improvements in initiatives
\n\tActs as a role model for accountability, professionalism, and quality ownership.<\/p>\n
Core Values & Competencies<\/p>\n
\tCollaboration and relationship-building
\n\tClient and stakeholder focus
\n\tBusiness impact orientation
\n\tPeople development and engagement
\n\tLeadership credibility<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home ) or<\/p>\n
bdo.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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