Head of Talent Management and Global Learning M/F

Join CFAO South Africa !

CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa’s mobility market.
With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components.

We are a regional division of the pan-African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan.

CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors,  including healthcare and renewable energy.

We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

we are looking for    Head of Talent Management and Global Learning M/F   based:   South Africa

Job description:

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a suitably qualified Head of Talent Management and Global Learning to join CFAO Holdings South Africa. This is a locally based permanent contract in Johannesburg South Africa.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Talent Management & Global Learning will be responsible for driving an integrated Talent Management and Learning strategy that supports CFAO South Africa’s business priorities. This includes building leadership pipelines, aligning learning initiatives with talent needs, supporting succession planning, and ensuring that learning is a key lever for CFAO South Africa's performance and cultural transformation.

Required profile :

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Operations HR Management position.
• Proven track record in implementing leadership development programs and talent frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS / digital learning platforms (experience with Sage 300 People, EdApp, or Talentsoft is a plus).

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Management

• Lead the design and implementation of CFAO South Africa Talent Management framework, including people review, succession planning, career development & learning development.
• Partner with business leaders of our various entities and our HR managers to align talent strategies with business needs.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen retention, internal mobility, and leadership development.

 Learning & Development Strategy

• Oversee the Learning & Development roadmap for CFAO South Africa entities, ensuring alignment with talent management priorities and business strategy.
• Launch and manage leadership development programs, functional academies, and e-learning initiatives (e.g. EdApp, Campus CFAO South Africa).
• Benchmark against best practices to continuously enhance learning offerings.
• Will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging and impactful learning content and experiences.
• Managing & engaging with external learning institutions.

Campus Oversight & Partnership

• Provide strategic oversight to the Campus South Africa Manager, ensuring the Campus delivers impactful training and is positioned as a hub of excellence.
• Ensure operational delivery of the Campus that supports the broader L&D strategy.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Support cultural transformation initiatives across entities
• Develop programs that foster inclusivity, collaboration, and leadership mindset across all levels.

Analytics & Measurement

• Define and track KPIs for Talent and L&D (e.g., training ROI, bench strength, internal mobility, engagement survey results).
• Report progress to leadership and recommend corrective actions when needed.