About the job Employment Equity & Skills Development Specialist
Employment Equity & Skills Development Senior Specialist
Location: Johannesburg| Lead Transformation with Purpose
Are you a trailblazer in Employment Equity and Skills Development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative consultancy environment that partners with some of the biggest names on the JSE and across global markets?
Looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented thought leader to lead and grow our EE & Skills Development business units, delivering exceptional value to our clients and advancing transformation across South Africa.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll head up a critical business unit, drive growth, mentor junior consultants, and guide clients through complex EE and Skills Development landscapes with authority and insight.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead & Grow: Take charge of the Employment Equity & Skills Development divisions, including strategy, business development, budgeting, and team leadership.
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Client Engagement: Deliver expert consulting to a range of high-profile clients, while managing key stakeholder relationships (Department of Labour, SETAs, accreditation bodies, and more).
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Consulting & Compliance: Guide EE committees, facilitate training, develop EE plans and WSP/ATR reports, and ensure full compliance with Employment Equity and Skills Development legislation.
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Thought Leadership: Represent Transcend on panels, forums, and webinars as a respected voice in transformation, EE, and skills development.
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Training & Audits: Deliver world-class training material and support clients through audits and Department of Labour inspections.
What Were Looking For:
An experienced, proactive, and highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of the EE Act, Skills Development Act, and B-BBEE frameworks.
Must-Haves:
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Registered Skills Development Facilitator
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Extensive consulting experience in EE & Skills Development
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Knowledge of B-BBEE scorecards, WSP/ATR reporting, and SETA liaison
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Experience leading teams and mentoring junior consultants
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
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Fluent in English with outstanding verbal and written skills
Soft Skills:
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Detail-obsessed and structured
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Deadline-driven with high initiative
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Great under pressure and an outstanding problem-solver
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Builds long-lasting client relationships with ease
Why Join ?
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Work with top-tier multinational and JSE-listed clients
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Be part of a mission-driven, transformation-focused consultancy
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Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture
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Grow your career as a leader and changemaker