Head: Learning and Development

at  Sanlam

WHO ARE WE?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualification with at least 10 years related experience.
• A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Extensive experience in the field of Learning and Development in a multi-layer and multi country environment with a global focus.
• Prior experience in leading learning teams is essential.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strategic Planning
Drives transformation and change organisational design and development
Risk and Governance Management
Leading others and resource management

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

This role is responsible for all Learning and Development activities in the Retail Mass Cluster, including setting the Learning Strategy. The role also delivers the annual Cluster Workplace Skills Plan and drives all career and employee development initiatives and programs. Furthermore, the role is accountable for the career architecture and Cluster competency framework.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

These are the key outcomes expected from this role:

• Take accountability for the development of the Cluster Learning and Development Strategy
• Establish the overall framework and architecture for Career Management and Development
• Provide a framework and strategy for Leadership as well as Executive Leadership Development
• Program Management of development programs (Learnerships, Internships, Graduates)
• Development, execution and reporting on the Annual training plan and Workplace Skills Plan
• Accountable for all reporting, analytics and measurement related to field