Head of Learning and Organisational Development

12-Month Contract | Sandton | Banking & Financial Services Sector
Lead Strategic Capability Projects in Risk, ESG & Sustainable Finance

Be the architect of future-ready learning.
We're looking for an accomplished Head of Learning & Organisational Development to spearhead two game-changing initiatives for one of South Africa's leading banks (client confidential). This role offers the rare opportunity to shape an integrated learning ecosystem across multi-cluster environments, with a strong focus on Risk, Audit, ESG, and Sustainable Finance.

This isn't just another contract it's a career-defining platform for transformation leaders who thrive on strategic delivery and high-impact capability building.

What You'll Be Driving

• Design & Deliver a future-fit learning framework for strategic upskilling across multiple business clusters.
• Mobilise Experts and align critical toolkits, skillsets, and application strategies for top-priority domains.
• Evaluate & Enhance existing learning solutions, frameworks, and vendor partnerships.
• Benchmark Globally through external scans and best-practice comparisons.
• Map & Match learning needs to agile, scalable solutions and design a sustainable delivery model.
• Activate Learning academies and drive adoption of internal and external development pathways.
• Track & Measure success through performance reporting and business value alignment.
• Influence & Inspire senior leaders while forging long-term strategic learning partnerships.

You Bring:

• A postgraduate qualification in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, HR, or equivalent.
• 6-8+ years of senior L&D leadership within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience leading strategic learning initiatives across Risk, ESG, Audit, or Sustainable Finance domains.
• A deep understanding of L&D ecosystemsfrom needs analysis to content delivery and ROI reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams.

Your Toolkit Includes:

• Strategic Learning Design & Integration
• Vendor Management & Learning Solution Validation
• Delivery Model Development & Cost Planning
• Programme Adoption Across Learning Academies
• ROI Tracking & Value-Based Reporting

Why This Role?

• Strategic Impact: Directly contribute to building future banking capabilities aligned to global sustainability and risk frameworks.
• High Visibility: Influence decision-makers and engage with executive leadership.
• Dynamic Environment: Work at the intersection of innovation, capability upliftment, and organisational transformation.

Ready to transform how a major bank builds future capabilities?
Apply now and bring your strategic vision to life.