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Sab Vacancies – Learning & Development Lead

Learning & Development Lead – Sab Vacancies

About the Role
At SAB, dreaming big is in our DNA. We are committed to nurturing talent and building capabilities that drive business success. The Learning & Development Lead is responsible for executing the L&D strategy within the Solutions & Finance functions, delivering key learning initiatives, and enabling functional capability growth through effective training, development programs, and strategic talent interventions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement the Global and Zone L&D strategy within the functional area
• Maintain an accurate functional capability and skills matrix by job family or relevant designation
• Conduct functional capability needs analysis using competency assessments and other data to identify learning opportunities
• Make recommendations to inform the functional L&D 1-Year Plan (1YP)
• Manage end-to-end L&D content development, ensuring stakeholder engagement
• Maintain the functional learning catalogue and align with Leadership and Enterprise Development Leads to access leadership and enterprise programs
• Execute the L&D pillar of Functional Excellence Programs in line with global and zone guidelines
• Oversee training logistics and administration to ensure excellent employee experiences
• Collaborate with Change Management on functional project-related L&D needs
• Create and manage learning pathways for functional trainee programs
• Present L&D data analytics to People Leads for strategic decision-making and monitor progress against the 1YP
• Communicate L&D updates in People Committee meetings and functional townhalls
• Manage the functional training budget in line with 1YP and ZBB guidelines
• Partner with Global counterparts to implement global functional learning programs in the AFR region
• Facilitate functional training sessions or train facilitators to deliver modules
• Manage relationships with external L&D service providers
• Ensure compliance and governance within the Zone L&D structure
• Maintain learning records and enrollment on Workday in line with global healthcard metrics

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong expertise in learning and development
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Adaptable, agile, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with analytics-driven decision-making
• Curious, ambitious, resilient, and people-centric mindset
• Strong ownership and accountability

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3–4 years’ relevant work experience
• Advanced English proficiency
• Intermediate Excel skills

Additional Information

• Band: VI

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