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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment.

This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation.

We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company .

This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program
• Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation
• Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate
• Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics
• Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development.
• Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment
• Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists
• Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks
• Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond
• Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level.
• Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams
• Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution
• Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes
• Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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• Seniority level Executive

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• Employment type Full-time

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• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and Io T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment. This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation. We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company. This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. The role entails Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development. Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level. Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, Io T, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and Io T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment. This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation. We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company. This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. The role entails Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development. Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level. Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, Io T, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Young Professional-in-Training (Human Resource Management)

Operating Division:	Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group:	Trainee
Department:	TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development-YPT
Location:	Johannesburg
Reporting To:	Specialist: Youth Development
Grade:	Grad_6
Reference:	req3284

The closing date is on 25/08/2025 . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Transnet Corporate Centre and Academy is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevantworkplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

• As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions to gain practical experience in the following deliverables:• Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including the level of urgency as well as keep them updated regularly on the progress of their requirements.• Ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.• Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce specific deliverables.• Execute project work task effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.• Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management.• 0–1 year of relevant work experience.• Must be a South African citizen.• Age between 18 and 35 years.

Competencies

• Good written and communication skills.• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.• The ability to work well within a team.• Problem solving and pay attention to detail.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Tracker requires the expertise of an experienced Head: Learning and Development to manage the Learning and Development portfolio, focusing on strategic people development, leadership and talent management, as well as change and culture. This individual will be responsible for defining, developing, implementing, and managing a fit-for-purpose learning and development strategy, driving continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the value chain. Reporting to the Executive: Human Capital, the successful candidate will ensure the integration and efficiency of processes and programs within the company, while measuring the success of implemented learning initiatives.

L&D Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the development, and implementation of an L&D strategy that aligns with business objectives, fosters continuous improvement, and integrates talent development priorities into Tracker’s broader strategic goals.
• Drive the development of the Tracker Learning Academy to create a structured pipeline for leadership and talent development, ensuring future leaders are identified, nurtured, and learning is integrated into career progression and daily operations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of digital learning initiatives to provide scalable, flexible, and accessible learning opportunities for employees at all levels.
• Identify, assess, and address the training and skills development needs of the organisation, with a focus on leadership development to support succession planning and talent retention.
• Serve as a member of the OPCO, sharing oversight on operational activities, contributing to tactical planning, ensuring L&D strategies align with business goals, integrate into broader operations, and support business performance and organisational transformation through talent development priorities.
• Manage and develop a team of Learning Specialists, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and resources to effectively support the L&D strategy and contribute to business impact.

Cultural Transformation and Change

• Drive cultural transformation and change initiatives through L&D programs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and supporting committees such as the Transformation Committee and EETSCom.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensuring employees have the tools and resources to stay ahead of industry trends and evolving business needs. Introduce various learning initiatives to improve employee effectiveness.

Training Administration

• Manage the training and development budget, developing an annual forecast based on talent development requirements and tracking expenditures to ensure efficiency.
• Compile training and development progress reports, providing regular updates on training effectiveness, and impact on business outcomes.
• Establish and maintain a trainee database for the company, ensuring accurate records of training participation and progress.
• Work with the Skills Development Facilitator to manage learnerships and graduate programs, ensuring these initiatives are aligned with business needs and objectives.

Performance Measurement and ROI

• Regularly measure the effectiveness of L&D initiatives, analysing ROI and aligning training outcomes with business performance metrics to demonstrate tangible results and impact.
• Add value to the organisation and contribute to improving profit margins through training return on investment (ROI), establishing a more systematic approach to talent development, and ensuring that training initiatives are directly aligned with business needs and performance.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure sustainable relationships with relevant SETAs, including partnerships on special Skills Development Programmes and updated QMS. Ensure Skills Development/SETA compliance through Workplace Skills Plans (WSP).
• Responsible for complying with applicable legislation, policies, standards, and laid-down procedures (statutory and regulatory requirements). This includes developing, implementing, and monitoring the WSP in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage the Socio-Economic Development (SED) pillar in partnership with the SED Facilitator to ensure alignment with broader community engagement goals, support talent development across sectors, and contribute to fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, department heads, and HR teams, to ensure L&D initiatives align with business objectives and support talent development needs.
• Maintain advisory/consultative relationships with subject matter experts and department heads to ensure that L&D programs remain relevant, effective, and aligned with business goals.
• Build and sustain partnerships with external stakeholders such as SETAs, industry associations, training providers, and educational institutions to enhance learning opportunities, stay current with industry trends, and ensure compliance with Skills Development and other regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• An honors degree or equivalent qualification in HR Management or similar.
• A post-graduate qualification such as MBA, SMP or MAP or at least 3-5 years in HRD at a senior level preferred.
• 5-8 years Previous Training and Development management experience and exposure at EXCO level.
• ETDP (with at least a facilitator and assessors qualification) and/or SDF background.
• A good balance of strategy and hands-on experience in all people development aspects.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Previous experience working with SETA's.
• Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, Training and Development justification skills.
• Superior presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience with e-learning systems.
• Ability to successfully lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent understanding of learning and development systems/programmes.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Professional and positive attitude at all times and to lead by example.

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We require the services of a Learning & Development Trainersituated at our clients Head Office based in Johannesburg. The successful incumbent will be responsible for General Training at a national level. The role involves providing support towards the achievement of maximum productivity and growth in line with business strategy, company vision and values. You will identify training objectives and outcomes based on identified training needs and subsequently ensure that suitable training interventions are conducted.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and/or review of training and educational programs for internal training
• Implement sales techniques by conducting training or refresher training to all sales teams
• Update and maintain records of sales modules and materials
• Conduct reviews with relevant business heads to identify training and development needs of employees
• Design learning programme frameworks that are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder requirements
• Recommend suitable development interventions to address any skills gaps identified
• Research content of learning programmes and other learning interventions in consultation with subject matter experts & align the content for the business
• Develop and implement a training plan that ensures attainment of goals and profitability of both sales and the organization
• Research and procure external training programs to meet sales needs and requirements
• Review feedback from stakeholders regularly and implement their recommendations and suggestions, where relevant
• Conduct moderation of assessments to support the internal moderation process when required
• Work with the Sales teams to identify competencies required for Sales workforce to perform optimally and put in place plans to mitigate gaps

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resource Development
• ODETD Practices certification
• Accredited Assessor, Moderator, Facilitator & Accreditation in Designing Learning Material
• FAIS/RE (Desirable)
• Additional certification in sales training

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years extensive training experience
• Proven work experience as a Sales Trainer

Competencies Required

• Assessment and Moderation Principles
• Skills Development Facilitation
• Learning Management System implementation and management
• Knowledge of conducting needs identification and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of training-related legislation
• Ability to analyze current and future business needs and formulate training plans accordingly
• Research and identify external training programs to meet business unit needs
• Experience with web-based and e-learning platforms

Skills Required

• Sound understanding of hardcore sales selling skills and processes
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Change management expertise

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Learning & Development Consultant

Business Unit: Sales & Distribution

Date: 11 Aug 2025

Learning and Development Consultant Discovery Institute of Training About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest inexceptionalindividuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Purpose

Training of Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, and Independent Financial Advisers through first level initial support, through to development and ongoing proficiency training sessions. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to proactively identify learning requirements aligned to franchises/business objectives.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

Conduct regular financial planning, practice management, product/systems and where relevant, human skills training sessions to Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, IFA’s and any other necessary sales and distribution roles

Conduct business needs analysis to determine training requirements to drive business and individual (DFc,BCs, DCs) performance

Conduct research, develop and implement advanced fit for purpose workshops or training programs aligned to business requirements.

Managing of stakeholders at all levels to support and deliver on Franchise/Business unit specific learning requirements

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development

Provide mentoring and coaching to team members within the Division

Consider strategic alignment when co-creating learning solutions with the business area(s) ensuring the future learning needs of the business are met.

Drive innovative and disruptive learning experiences, incorporating industry leading best practice, to enable the salesforce to meet the changing business priorities and challenges in terms of future skills and capabilities.

Ensures continuous development of knowledge and skills related to products, financial planning and incorporates this into learning interventions

Develop professional internal and external collaborative relationships to ensure that the business needs are constantly met, and continuous feedback is provided.

Monitor, track and evaluate the success of learning initiatives/deliverables and recommend improvements to enable successful business solutioning/execution

Analyse local and international trends, using insights to support the forecasting of future changes in the Financial Services industry.

Use expert knowledge of learning principles to ensure that learning relevant, retained, and fit for purpose

Maintain a high level techand facilitation skill, both the physical and virtual classroom

Travel as and when required to conduct the training

Experience:

A minimum of 2-3 years experience in the financial services industry. Preferably in a client-facing role as a Financial Advisor or Broker Consultant.

Knowledge of Adult learning principles

• Training or facilitation experience is an added advantage.

Financial planning and soft skills/ sales skills knowledge and experience in a learning context

2 years experience with dealing with complex projects ( end -to-end)

Related BCOM degree

CFP qualification or NQF 6 financial planning qualification will be considered if additional experience is present.

Training qualification (Train The Trainer or ETDP) - an added advantage

• Sound working knowledge of Discovery products suite ( Life, Invest, Health, Insure , Bank and Vitality) will be an added advantage.

Passion for financial planning and the financial services industry

Continuously gains ongoing knowledge about products and financial planning to operate on an expert level

Takes initiative and works under own direction

Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people

Motivates and empowers others

Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity.

Easily establishes good relationships with customers and relates well to people at all levels.

Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading,

Consistently achieves all goals.

Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary.

Analytical Thinking Ability: ability to split a task or problem into its component parts and use these in a logical and systematic manner to reveal all the implications of the consequences of situations.

Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information

Ability to communicate logically and objectively are essential components of this role.

Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.

A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.

Retain a formal and professional manner.

Well organised

Conflict Management

Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.

Makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis.

Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefitfrom a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UKand Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Learning and Development Coach to join our global team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, innovative Learning and Development (L&D) Coach to join our dynamic team within a highly regulated, global financial services business. This role requires a proactive and creative individual, passionate about delivering impactful training programs, incorporating the latest technological advancements to engage and support our employees’ continuous professional growth. This position will oversee a range of learning initiatives, from technical and regulatory training to essential soft skills development. This role combines facilitation, coaching, and program development to empower employees to reach their full potential and support business goals.

Responsibilities:

Learning Program Design & Delivery

• Deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and coaching programs (in-person and virtual).
• Adapt delivery style to suit diverse learning needs and levels of experience.
• Work with stakeholders to identify training needs and performance gaps.
• Develop or customize training materials, e-learning modules, and supporting resources.
• Provide one-on-one or group coaching to support individual growth and performance improvement.
• Help learners apply knowledge to real-world work situations.

Technology Integration for Learning

• Implement and manage learning technologies and systems (e.g., Learning Management Systems, virtual learning tools, gamification, AI-based learning, etc.) to optimize training delivery.
• Stay up to date with emerging learning technologies and integrate them where applicable to enhance training impact.
• Drive digital transformation within L&D by creating engaging e-learning modules, video-based training, simulations, and interactive content.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Partner with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk management, and senior leadership, to ensure training programs align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Create and enable a learning culture by engaging leaders and teams in the importance of ongoing skill development and professional growth.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct regular training audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Develop a data-driven approach to measure employee performance pre- and post-training to ensure impactful learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Learning & Development, preferably within a regulated financial services industry.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Experience with instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Proficiency in delivering both face-to-face and virtual training.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning software, and virtual learning tools.
• Familiarity with tools for digital content creation, video editing, and multimedia design.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build relationships across all levels.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), ATD, or similar L&D certifications are advantageous.

Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission, and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We are not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.

• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to support your health
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most
• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us
• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future
• Wellness Budget – Investing in your health with a gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters
• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow
• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about

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Learning and Development Consultant Discovery Institute of Training Sandton About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest inexceptionalindividuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Purpose

Training of Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, and Independent Financial Advisers through first level initial support, through to development and ongoing proficiency training sessions. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to proactively identify learning requirements aligned to franchises/business objectives.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular financial planning, practice management, product/systems and where relevant, human skills training sessions to Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, IFA’s and any other necessary sales and distribution roles

• Conduct business needs analysis to determine training requirements to drive business and individual (DFc,BCs, DCs) performance

• Conduct research, develop and implement advanced fit for purpose workshops or training programs aligned to business requirements.

• Managing of stakeholders at all levels to support and deliver on Franchise/Business unit specific learning requirements

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development

• Provide mentoring and coaching to team members within the Division

• Consider strategic alignment when co-creating learning solutions with the business area(s) ensuring the future learning needs of the business are met.

• Drive innovative and disruptive learning experiences, incorporating industry leading best practice, to enable the salesforce to meet the changing business priorities and challenges in terms of future skills and capabilities.

• Ensures continuous development of knowledge and skills related to products, financial planning and incorporates this into learning interventions

• Develop professional internal and external collaborative relationships to ensure that the business needs are constantly met, and continuous feedback is provided.

• Monitor, track and evaluate the success of learning initiatives/deliverables and recommend improvements to enable successful business solutioning/execution

• Analyse local and international trends, using insights to support the forecasting of future changes in the Financial Services industry.

• Use expert knowledge of learning principles to ensure that learning relevant, retained, and fit for purpose

• Maintain a high level techand facilitation skill, both the physical and virtual classroom

• Travel as and when required to conduct the training

Experience:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in the financial services industry. Preferably in a client-facing role as a Financial Advisor or Broker Consultant.

• Knowledge of Adult learning principles

• Training or facilitation experience is an added advantage.

• Financial planning and soft skills/ sales skills knowledge and experience in a learning context

• 2 years experience with dealing with complex projects ( end -to-end)

• Related BCOM degree

• CFP qualification or NQF 6 financial planning qualification will be considered if additional experience is present.

• Training qualification (Train The Trainer or ETDP) - an added advantage

• Sound working knowledge of Discovery products suite ( Life, Invest, Health, Insure , Bank and Vitality) will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Passion for financial planning and the financial services industry

• Continuously gains ongoing knowledge about products and financial planning to operate on an expert level

• Takes initiative and works under own direction

• Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people

• Motivates and empowers others

• Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity.

• Easily establishes good relationships with customers and relates well to people at all levels.

• Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading,

• Consistently achieves all goals.

• Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary.

• Analytical Thinking Ability: ability to split a task or problem into its component parts and use these in a logical and systematic manner to reveal all the implications of the consequences of situations.

• Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information

• Ability to communicate logically and objectively are essential components of this role.

• Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.

• A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.

• Retain a formal and professional manner.

• Well organised

• Excellent facilitation skills

• Conflict Management

• Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.

• Makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis.

• Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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