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.
What will you do?
This role is responsible for all Learning and Development interventions in the Retail Mass Cluster, including implementing 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 responsible for the career architecture and Cluster competency framework.
What will make you successful in this role?
These Are The Key Outcome Expected From This Role
- Take responsibility for implementing the Cluster Learning and Development Strategy
- Contribute towards establishing the overall framework and architecture for Career Management and Development
- Contribute towards a framework and strategy for Management as well as Leadership Development
- Program Management of development programs(Learnerships, internships, Graduates)
- Development, implementing and reporting on the Annual training plan and Workplace Skills Plan
- Responsible for all reporting, analytics and measurement related field
- Tertiary qualification with at least 5 years related experience
- A post-graduate qualification will be to your advantage
Strategic level knowledge and experience in the following core areas:
- 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
- Strategic mindset Contributing Strategically
- Manages complexity Contributing Strategically
- Builds networks Contributing Strategically
- Business insight Contributing Strategically
Were all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
