(1722) Divisional Head − SARB Academy at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidatewill be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop, enhance and oversee the learning and development strategy of the SARB. 
• Mature the SARB’s learning model, skills framework, learning philosophy and standards, in alignment with the SARB’s strategy.
• Oversee the research and development of current and future organisational learning capabilities required for enhanced organisational effectiveness, including digital learning solutions in support of the learning and development strategy within the SARB.
• Build leadership and management development strategies to develop the organisation’s leadership pipeline.
• Integrate and balance all stakeholders’ interests and align the internal and external learning value chains to ensure seamless integration with the business environment.
• Oversee the design and delivery of blended learning solutions and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure that learning and development is integrated effectively with other functions to enhance organisational performance
• Oversee the conceptualisation and implementation of systems to support the learning agenda. 
• Maintain presence in regional learning structures and offer thought leadership and tools for the central banks’ regional agenda.
• Manage the performance and development of direct reports and build a high-performance culture within the SARB Academy.
• Oversee the implementation of appropriate governance, risk management and compliance framework for the division.
• Direct the compilation of operational and capital budgets for the SARB Academy and ensure timeous availability of management reports for decision-making purposes.
• Provide integrated reporting for the division to support business decisions. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration or an equivalent NQF9 business-related qualification; and
• 10 to 12 years’ experience in a corporate learning and development environment, with a solid track record of senior and strategic management experience, with at least 6 years’ experience in managing a team.

The following will be an added advantage:

• a general management qualification.