Senior Partner: Learning, People & Culture

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Senior Partner: Learning, People & Culture Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Contract Type: 6-Month Contract Shape the Future of Learning in Banking Our client, a leading banking institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Partner: Learning, People & Culture to drive transformational learning and workforce capability strategies across complex business portfolios. This is an opportunity for a strategic Learning & Development leader who is passionate about creating innovative learning experiences, building future-ready capabilities, and partnering with senior stakeholders to influence organisational performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute enterprise-wide learning and development strategies aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify critical capability gaps and workforce development priorities. Design and implement innovative, digital-first learning solutions and employee development journeys. Leverage workforce data and insights to measure learning effectiveness and business impact. Drive organisational learning culture initiatives that support continuous growth and performance excellence. Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement across business units, HR, and external learning partners. Manage learning budgets, vendor relationships, and governance requirements. Champion future-focused learning technologies and methodologies to enhance workforce capability. Minimum Requirements Relevant Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Organisational Psychology, Education, Learning & Development, or a related field. 10+ years' experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organisational Development, or People & Culture environments. 3-4 years' experience leading and developing teams. Experience within large, complex corporate environments, preferably within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or related sectors. Strong background in learning strategy, capability development, workforce analytics, and change management. Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a strategic thinker who can combine business insight, learning innovation, and people leadership to create meaningful workforce transformation. The successful candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for enabling organisational growth through learning. Why Apply? Join a leading banking organisation. Influence enterprise-wide learning and people strategies. Drive innovation and digital transformation within learning. Partner with senior decision-makers across the business. Lead initiatives that shape the future workforce. If you are an experienced Learning & Development leader ready to make a strategic impact in a complex banking environment, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV via here or alternatively email your CV to mackaylar.