Senior Manager – Learning & Development

Absa Group

. Shape and enable strategic learning and development strategies, capability-building plans and governance practices .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Learning and Development strategy, budget management, and stakeholder engagement, while fostering high-performing teams through effective leadership and communication. Capable of aligning learning interventions with business goals and evaluating their impact using ROI frameworks.

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Learning And Development StrategyBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipROI Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Learning And DevelopmentBudget ManagementGovernance PracticesData AnalysisPerformance DevelopmentTraining Needs AssessmentSupplier Relationship ManagementLearning Solutions DevelopmentPolicy HarmonisationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeading With InfluenceOpen To ChangeEthics And ValuesConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsDigital Learning ToolsData Modelling SoftwareROI Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Diploma In Education, Training And Development

Industry Keywords

Talent ManagementPeople AgendaClient Relationship ManagementLearning And Development InterventionsGovernance Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and enable strategic learning and development strategies, capability-building plans and governance practices
Partner with People Leads, People Partners and Cluster LLT Leads on L&D and talent management components of the People Agenda
Provide L&D expertise and insight at senior business meetings
Act as consultant and broker between the business, People Partners and L&D services
Lead and programme-manage bespoke learning and development interventions aligned with business goals
Manage objectives, outcomes, communications, embedding practices, timescales, budgets and ROI expectations
Guide L&D Partners in developing business-aligned learning and development plans
Build client relationships and identify L&D intervention opportunities
Manage budgets and maximise internal learning solutions while optimising external spend
Embed the L&D demand model and facilitate or source facilitators for team events
Ensure quality learning plans are delivered within agreed time, cost and quality parameters
Source subject matter experts to support learning delivery
Evaluate learning solutions and apply ROI frameworks for continuous improvement
Research external best practices and develop innovative solutions
Review and rationalise the supplier base
Maintain internal and supplier relationships while adhering to governance frameworks
Build an external L&D network and monitor leading practices and market trends
Analyse data and modelling to identify trends and insights supporting business outcomes
Align innovation with cluster and division needs and create solutions where standard products are insufficient
Monitor consistency and harmonisation of policies and solutions
Balance team resources and develop a high-performing team through performance development and coaching
Determine team development needs and ensure training is budgeted and executed
Interview and recruit team members
Approve leave requests and create leave plans
Initiate disciplinary processes and resolve team grievances when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed Bachelor’s Degree and Advanced Diploma in Education, Training and Development
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Learning and Development
Advanced effective communication competency
Digital familiarity
Leadership-level people leadership
Leading with influence
Ethics and values
Open to change
Ability to manage L&D budgets, governance, policies, internal controls and ROI expectations
Ability to interview and recruit team members and determine compensation levels with Human Resources input
Ability to approve leave, manage leave coverage, initiate disciplinary processes and resolve grievances
Ability to work with People Partners, Cluster LLT Leads, business leaders, Learning Solutions teams, suppliers and SMEs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
Preference for suitable candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act
Hybrid work arrangement