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Dananda Talent

Managing Partner South Africa

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Houghton Estate
  • Posted 09 Jul 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 26 days
  • Job 2616281 - Ref JHB000556

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Managing Partner with deep expertise in the Learning & Development (L&D) environment to lead and scale L&D and executive education initiatives across the corporate and private sectors in South Africa and beyond. This strategic leadership role requires an individual with strong business acumen, a proven track record in L&D, and the ability to drive innovation, partnerships, and revenue growth. The Managing Partner will play a critical role in expanding our corporate education offerings and building long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with a vision and growth objectives.
    • Lead business development efforts to grow the corporate training and executive education portfolio.
    • Build and manage a high-performing team of L&D professionals and faculty.

  • Client Engagement & Partnerships

    • Cultivate and manage relationships with senior executives in the private and public sectors.
    • Design bespoke L&D solutions tailored to client needs and industry trends.
    • Represent the compny at industry events, conferences, and thought leadership platforms.

  • Programme Development & Delivery

    • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of executive education and training programmes.
    • Ensure the quality, relevance, and innovation of L&D offerings.
    • Leverage digital platforms and blended learning methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.

  • Operational & Financial Management

    • Drive revenue growth and profitability within the L&D division.
    • Manage budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Human Resource Development, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Learning & Development, preferably in both the corporate and private education sectors.
  • Proven experience in managing a P&L and driving revenue in a business unit or consultancy.
  • Strong network within the South African corporate and public sector L&D ecosystem.
  • Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and digital learning tools.

Desired Skills:

  • L&D
  • P&L
  • Adult Learning
  • Corporate and Private Education

Dananda Talent

About the agency

Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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