Human Resources

Manager – Leadership Development

Whizants·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Human ResourcesdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 9, 2026

Role: Manager - Leadership Development Employment Type: Permanent Location: Johannesburg Remuneration: R1,020,000 per annum Reporting to: Head of Learning & Development Working Arrangement: Hybrid 1. Job Overview The Manager - Leadership Development will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing leadership development initiatives aligned with the organisation''s business strategy, Target Operating Model and desired culture. The incumbent will strengthen the leadership pipeline by developing emerging, newly appointed and experienced leaders through structured leadership programmes, coaching, mentoring and continuous learning. The role will focus on building leadership capabilities, improving leadership effectiveness and ensuring measurable business outcomes through impactful development interventions. 2. Minimum Requirements Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Business, Human Resources, Education, Psychology or a related field. Master''s Degree or PhD in a relevant discipline such as Instructional Design, Education, Organisational Psychology or Business (advantageous). 7-10 years'' experience in people development programme design and management. Minimum of 5 years'' experience specifically in Leadership Development and/or Organisational Development. Proven experience designing and implementing leadership development programmes from the ground up. Experience in executive coaching, leadership coaching and mentoring. Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design and leadership development methodologies. Experience in corporate education, programme facilitation and learning delivery (both virtual and face-to-face). Experience managing leadership development projects, budgets and external service providers. Experience implementing organisation-wide leadership development programmes using e-learning and instructor-led training. Certifications or experience in professional development methodologies such as Situational Leadership, DiSC or StrengthsFinder would be advantageous. Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, coaching and project management skills. 3. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and manage leadership development programmes aligned with organisational strategy and culture. Develop leadership pathways for emerging, newly appointed and experienced leaders. Establish and manage coaching and mentoring frameworks, including executive coaching. Identify leadership development needs through assessments, performance insights and succession planning priorities. Define and strengthen leadership competencies and behaviours across the organisation. Develop and deliver leadership learning materials using appropriate adult learning and instructional design principles. Facilitate leadership workshops, training programmes and development interventions for all leadership levels. Manage external training providers, programme budgets and leadership development resources. Measure and evaluate programme effectiveness, leadership capability improvements and behavioural changes. Develop reporting mechanisms to track learning outcomes and demonstrate business impact. Collaborate with HR, Talent Management, Organisational Effectiveness and senior leadership to align leadership development initiatives. Manage leadership development projects, stakeholder communication and programme delivery from design through to evaluation.

At a glance

Company

Whizants

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

November 9, 2026

Created

November 2, 2026