Specialist: Leadership development

6 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executives Full time
Job Title: Specialist: Leadership Development
About the RoleThis role plays a pivotal part in shaping and driving leadership development strategy, enhancing team health, and cultivating a strong organisational culture. The position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in leadership and organisational development, a keen understanding of team dynamics, and a passion for fostering a positive organisational culture.
Reporting to the Head of Leadership Development, the specialist will design, implement, and evaluate programmes and initiatives that align with the companys strategic objectives and support its mission to transform organisational culture, develop exceptional leaders, and enable high-performing teams.
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology or Management Sciences.
  • At least 5 years of specialist leadership or organisational development experience in a corporate environment.
  • Proven experience in delivering structured and unstructured leadership development initiatives at all levels of an organisation, from conceptualisation to delivery.
  • Experience in:
    • Organisational development and defining/shaping culture.
    • Facilitating events.
    • Engaging and consulting with senior stakeholders.
    • Working with third-party vendors to design bespoke programmes.
  • Functional expertise in leadership development, including facilitation, coaching, and consulting.
  • Expert knowledge of leadership development best practices.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience in building and establishing a leadership academy within a commercial organisation.
  • Management experience in banking or a financial entity environment.
  • Leadership coaching experience.
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive leadership development strategy across the organisation.
  • Design and implement programmes that reinforce cultural values and encourage behaviours aligned with organisational goals.
  • Monitor and assess cultural climate through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and other tools to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance team dynamics and effectiveness across the organisation.
  • Facilitate team-building workshops, coaching sessions, and interventions to improve collaboration and performance.
  • Measure and analyse team health metrics to drive improvements and best practices.
  • Develop a variety of learning formats, including workshops, e-learning modules, coaching, and mentoring programmes.
  • Apply best practices in instructional design and adult learning principles to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill application.
  • Stay abreast of leadership trends and the latest innovations in leadership development, team health, and culture.
  • Champion new ideas and methodologies to ensure the organisation remains a leader in leadership development practices.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.


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