Group Compliance Learning and Development Manager

Job Description
To be responsible for the development and implementation of the business unit annual training plan in alignment with group and segment learning and development strategies, governance and methodologies.

Hello future Group Compliance Learning and Development Manager
FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand's business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you

Role Purpose

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of the Group compliance annual training plan in alignment with group and segment learning and development strategies, governance and methodologies.
• Ensure alignment of training spend with strategic business imperatives and the broader talent management strategy.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices and benchmarks in learning and development.
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships across business units, SMEs, project managers, and senior leadership to ensure training relevance and impact
• Strategic involvement and alignment of compliance learning across the group.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Ensure alignment of training spend to key business strategic imperatives in accordance with the talent management strategy.
• Provides thought leadership and expertise on leading practices and benchmarks in Learning and Development.
• Align training initiatives with business goals and compliance frameworks.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers and senior staff members.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customer's expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate the sourcing, design, development, implementation and maintenance of effective training programmes, aids and materials utilising knowledge of methods in classroom training, e-learning, on the job training and self-study, aligned to business objectives.
• Comfortable with evolving training formats (e.g., podcasts, infographics, CPD sessions) and adapting to new systems like Workday
• Able to translate complex compliance requirements into engaging learning formats.
• Monitoring of changes in laws, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices, drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Conducting of in-depth training needs analysis related to specific or on-the-job capabilities needed for positions.
• Co-ordination of the operational activities and advise appropriately on suggestions and solutions on learning and development interventions.
• Manages a diverse set of Learning and Development programs, including budget and resources.
• Reports on Learning and Development interventions and results to segment and group executives (Work Skills Plan and other legislative requirements) as well as compliance reports to the relevant legislative bodies.
• Understands e-learning platforms, data reporting tools, and compliance systems (e.g., Archer, Workday Power BI, Enterprise Interface Builder)
• Development and maintenance of a network of experts to ensure communication of solutions, benefits, risks and innovations in area of specialisation.
• Manage development to increase competencies of self and team.
• Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation and achieve efficiencies.
• Bring fresh and new thinking to the compliance function that inspires and motivates the right learning culture.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma

You Will Be a Match If You Have
5 – 10 years' work experience

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.

You Will Have Access To

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now
*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.*
25/11/25

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