Manufacturing

Managing Partner

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.·South Africa, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Dec 9, 2026

Our client, a leading private higher education institution, is seeking an accomplished and commercially driven Managing Partner to spearhead the growth and development of its Corporate Education division.This is an opportunity for a strategic business leader to shape the institution's corporate education offering, build influential relationships with C-suite executives and translate organisational leadership needs into bespoke education solutions that deliver measurable impact.The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in corporate consulting, executive-level stakeholder engagement and business development, together with a proven ability to drive revenue growth, oversee budgets and lead high-performing teams. A minimum of a Master's-level qualification is essential, alongside the commercial insight and ambition to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable business growth.Key Responsibilities

Corporate Consulting & Programme Customisation

Engage with C-suite executives to assess and address leadership development needs.

Design and customise high-impact leadership education programmes tailored to corporate client requirements.

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders across industries.

Revenue & Budget Management

Drive strategic growth by achieving and surpassing revenue targets at both individual and team levels.

Oversee budget planning and management to ensure financial sustainability and profitability.

Senior Team Leadership & Development

Build, lead, and manage a team of senior professionals and their respective teams.

Set and monitor performance objectives aligned with strategic business goals.

Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship, coaching, and accountability.

Strategic Market Growth & Partnerships

Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand corporate education offerings.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure program delivery excellence.

Operational Excellence & Quality Control

Ensure precision and excellence in programme delivery with a strong attention to detail.

Continuously refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum of a Master’s level qualification (e.g., MBA, MEd, MCom or equivalent).

Significant experience in consulting with corporate clients at the C-suite level.

Demonstrated success in designing and implementing customised leadership education programmes.

Proven ability to manage and exceed revenue and performance targets.

Strong experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.

Senior leadership experience managing teams and managers of teams.

Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, and project management skills.

Desired Skills:

learning and development

sales strategy

operational management

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Company

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.

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South Africa, south-africa

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December 9, 2026

Created

November 5, 2026

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