Manager: Learning, Organisational Development & Ta

Manager: Learning, Organisational Development & Talent Strategy

Our client, a leading higher education institution based in Grahamstown/Makhanda, is seeking an experienced professional to join their People & Culture team.
Permanent Role | On-site

Our client is looking for a dynamic and strategic Manager: Learning, Organisational Development & Talent Strategy to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of people development initiatives across the institution. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with strong expertise in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Job Evaluation, Change Management, and Skills Development Facilitation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping organisational capability, culture, and workforce effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Lead the development and execution of the institutional L&D strategy.
• Conduct training needs analyses and oversee the annual training plan.
• Manage statutory reporting including WSP/ATR and SETA submissions.
• Oversee induction, leadership development, PDPs, and talent development programmes.
• Implement learning technologies and digital learning solutions.

Organisational Development & Change

• Drive OD initiatives that support organisational effectiveness and culture enhancement.
• Facilitate change management interventions across faculties and departments.
• Conduct organisational diagnostics, climate assessments, and capability reviews.
• Support performance management processes and quality assurance.

Job Evaluation & Job Grading

• Conduct job evaluation using recognised methodologies (Paterson, Peromnes, Hay, etc.).
• Manage job profiling, job grading, and JE panel processes.
• Ensure accurate implementation of JE outcomes and maintain JE records.

Skills Development & Compliance

• Serve as the institutions Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).
• Liaise with SETAs and manage discretionary grant applications.
• Ensure compliance with Skills Development Act and Employment Equity requirements.

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and develop a small HR/L&D team.
• Partner with Deans, Directors, HODs, and senior leadership.
• Provide ex
  
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