9 Team Leadership Positions jobs in Johannesburg

Duties And Responsibilities

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability,by monitoring stock related risks.
• To deliverexceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately.
• Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
• Implement all company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining health & safety practices

• Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
• Inspirational leadership & passion
• Taking ownership
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
• Thinking adaptability
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more thanR 20 million per annum.

Thought Leadership Executive

Location: Midrand
Type: Permanent

Inspire the profession. Shape the future of competency and curriculum standards.
Lead national thought leadership across education, training, and professional regulation.

About the Role

This senior role leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of the professional competency framework, curricula, assessments, and lifelong learning programmes across the accountancy profession. You will set the strategy for thought leadership—spanning education, training, development, and assessment—while ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements.

You’ll guide research, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives (including 4IR) that keep professional pathways current and future-ready. The remit includes stewardship of accreditation frameworks, course material development, and evidence-based policy that shapes the profession’s next decade.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a respected South African professional institute known for its strong governance, national footprint, and impact on the accountancy profession. The organisation partners with universities, employers, regulators, and global bodies to uphold professional standards and enable credible career pathways across accounting, auditing, business advisory, and taxation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of the competency framework, career pathways, and skills audit tools across accounting, auditing, business advisory, and taxation.

• Own curriculum strategy and annual updates for full, bridging, and modular courses; coordinate expert panels to ensure contemporary content.

• Set and oversee assessment strategy (competency-based, professional evaluation, RPL) and associated instruments, moderation, and QA processes.

• Drive accreditation policies and workshops for tertiary institutions, ATCs, and service providers; benchmark against IFAC, IAESB, PAFA, SAQA, FASSET, ETQA, IASB, OCTO and related standards.

• Lead research and innovation programmes, including technology trends impacting the profession and 4IR initiatives with internal IT and external partners.

• Shape thought leadership outputs—reports, position papers, and recommendations—informing board strategy and sector policy.

• Manage budgets, procurement adherence, and reporting for the thought leadership and COFE portfolios.

• Build collaborative relationships with PAOs, regulators, academia, and industry to advance professional standards.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in an education-related discipline; a professional accountancy qualification and SAIPA membership advantageous.

• 10+ years in academia or professional education with proven curriculum design, standards setting, and proposal writing.

• Deep understanding of the professional accountancy landscape and financial sector; strong research and innovation capability.

• Skilled in project leadership, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and quality assurance.

• Clear, inclusive communication and the ability to influence at executive and board levels.

• High integrity, strategic judgment, systems thinking, and comfort with extended hours during peak cycles.

What Success Looks Like

• A future-fit, globally benchmarked competency framework embedded across pathways and programmes.

• Accredited, quality-assured curricula and assessments that improve learner outcomes and employer confidence.

• Measurable innovation pipeline (new modules, digital delivery, 4IR pilots) adopted by stakeholders.

• Strong partnerships with universities, PAOs, and regulators that accelerate rationalisation and regulatory alignment.

• Timely, data-driven thought leadership reports informing strategy, policy, and sector debates.

• Portfolio delivered on time, on budget, and audit-ready under QMS/QA requirements.

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Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Design and implement assigned initiatives as a member of the Leadership Practice team with facilitation, research, design, implementation, coordination, communication, and monitoring of organisation-wide, scoped solutions and maintain standards, policies, toolboxes and procedures to contribute to delivery of the goals of the Group Leadership Practice.

• Minimum qualifications: Degree in Behavioural Science / Social Science.
• Experience required:
• Minimum 7 - 8 years experience in a consulting environment or HR generalist role, of which at least 3 years included direct consultation with clients or support of Organisational Development functions, with evidence to the contribution of the People & Culture practice.
• 3 - 4 years Project Management experience is preferable.
• Prior experience in conducting research and consolidating data and insights to contribute to the design and development of organisation-wide solution options that target behavioural change in line with Standard Bank Group Leadership Effectiveness, Team Effectiveness and Culture objectives and aspirations.
• Experience in designing, planning and monitoring assigned initiatives to promote effective implementation and optimise impact of Leadership Practice initiatives.
• Ability to develop solution deployment plans, logistics and relevant documentation to ensure the effective facilitation of Leadership Practice solutions, engaging with the Senior Manager, Leadership Practice and Head, Leadership Practice where appropriate.
• Pro-actively engage with key stakeholders to test and adjust assigned solutions, incorporating feedback, and agree on adjustments and roll out plan.
• Experience in leading the implementation of targeted Leadership Practice solutions and actively engage with the appropriate cross-functional team(s) to ensure that initiatives are effectively rolled out.
• Monitor progress and impact metrics of assigned initiatives in collaboration with the Diagnostics & Monitoring Lead and P&C (People & Culture) stakeholders to identify possible issues or opportunities for improvement and support data-led decision-making and program planning.
• Ability to build engaging and easy-to-understand presentations and communications on request, using appropriate tools and technology, to illustrate trends and insights and facilitate impactful communication of complex information.
• Monitor and update Leadership Practice toolboxes, policies, methodologies and frameworks as assigned and ensure that the current version is at hand to contribute to consistent application of best practice across SBG.
• Comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, policies, governance, processes and procedures and report risks identified to optimise compliance and contribute to risk mitigation and clean audits.
• Keep abreast with emerging trends, research and best practice across Leadership Practice disciplines to contribute to team debate and enhance personal knowledge and growth.

AGSA FASSET Public Sector Women Leadership Programme

Join to apply for the AGSA FASSET Public Sector Women Leadership Programme role at Duke Corporate Education.

Delegate Application – Please note: This is not a job opportunity, but an application to join the Women Leading in the Public Sector executive development programme.

The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) and Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) are recruiting 500 dynamic women leaders from across South Africa’s public sector to take part in a prestigious leadership development programme, fully funded by FASSET.

This programme is designed for women in senior public service roles who are ready to lead with confidence, drive systemic change, and build a more ethical, effective, and inclusive public sector.

As a public sector leadership fellow, you will join a national cohort of high-potential women leaders to:

• sharpen your strategic, ethical, and crisis leadership capabilities,
• gain tools to navigate complexity, influence stakeholders, and lead with integrity,
• build a powerful peer network of women public leaders,
• participate in group coaching circles, leadership immersions, and high-impact conversations,
• access an alumni network and ongoing leadership support after graduation.

This is a 12-month programme, requiring a monthly time commitment of approximately two days for learning modules, three hours for a masterclass, and two hours for group coaching. All sessions take place during work hours, and participants are expected to make arrangements with their employer to apply for leave where necessary.

To be eligible for the Women Leading in the Public Sector programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be South African by birth
• Identify as female (all races)
• Hold a minimum qualification of NQF Level 7
• Have at least 5 years of experience in a senior or executive management role
• Be currently employed within the South African public sector
• Your employer/profession must be affiliated with FASSET (any department or unit) – If not affiliated, you must work within a finance, audit, or compliance unit
• Must not have previously participated in Women Leadership Programme funded by FASSET
• Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply – reasonable accommodations will be made where required

• Executive leadership development: A high-level, practice-driven programme designed by Duke Corporate Education, with a focus on strategic thinking, ethical governance, stakeholder engagement, and leading through complexity.
• Structured coaching and peer learning: Participants will engage in individual and group coaching circles to support leadership growth, self-awareness, and professional development.
• Cross-sector public service network: Access to a national cohort of senior women leaders from across the public sector, enabling collaboration, shared learning, and long-term relationship building.
• Immersive learning experiences: A combination of virtual modules and in-person sessions, including a Public Sector Leadership Exchange to explore effective leadership practices within government.
• Alumni recognition and ongoing connection: Graduates will join an alumni community dedicated to strengthening public sector leadership and advancing gender equity in government.

• Mid-Senior level

• Other

• Sales and Business Development

Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists, and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion, and progress. At Petstock, we have come together to make an impact for people, pets and the planet and we are looking for individuals to join our WA Petstock, Petstock Country and Pet City Leadership Talent Community.

As a retail store leader, on a day-to-day basis (but not limited to) you will:

• Lead by example, mentoring & inspiring your team on a daily basis
• Coach your team to achieve & develop their knowledge and skills
• Lead from the front, providing an exceptional customer experience
• Create strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team
• Recruit, onboard and induct high calibre new Team Members

Whether you are actively seeking new opportunities or simply exploring what's out there, our Talent Community is a fantastic way to stay connected with us.

• Stay Informed: By becoming a member, you'll receive regular updates about our company, including news, events, and career opportunities.
• Early Access: As part of our Talent Community, you will have the chance to explore and apply for job openings before they are made available to the general public.
• Tailored Content: Receive personalised content, including job alerts and updates on all things Petstock and Petstock Group
• Priority Consideration: By joining our Talent Community, signals your strong interest in Petstock. Our first point of call for vacancies, will be our Talent Community before advertising externally and may give you an advantage in the selection process when you apply for a position.

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