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About Naspers
For more than a century, Naspers has been reinventing itself, evolving from a South African media pioneer founded in 1915 into a global consumer internet group and one of the world’s most influential technology investors.
Through Prosus, Naspers’ international consumer internet arm, the group improves everyday life for billions of people across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As one of the world’s largest technology investors, Prosus builds, acquires and supports industry-leading businesses that empower individuals, strengthen communities and drive long-term growth. Naspers continues to play a defining role in South Africa’s technology ecosystem, growing iconic local businesses such as Takealot, Mr D Food,, AutoTrader and Property24, alongside Media24, the country’s leading print and digital media company.
Naspers is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X, with an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange. Prosus is primarily listed on Euronext Amsterdam with a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.naspers.com and www.prosus.com.
The Opportunity
The Transformation and Learning Manager is a key driver of the Group’s transformation, diversity, and learning strategies. This role supports the implementation of the B-BBEE strategy, Employment Equity plans, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, while overseeing impactful learning and development programs. Collaborating with senior leaders and HR teams, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, achievement of transformation targets, and fosters a culture of growth and inclusivity within the organization.Support the implementation of and manage the Group’s transformation strategy:
Drive delivery of the B-BBEE Strategy for the Group that outlines key objectives, initiatives, timeframes and related costs.
Support the Transformation Director with the execution of all interventions across the business, ensuring subsidiaries align with regulatory and legislative requirements and aligns to the business strategy.
Support subsidiaries in developing and implementing their B-BBEE Plans detailing appropriate strategies and action plans to achieve their respective target levels.
Understand Group & subsidiaries services, operations and strategy to facilitate the alignment the B-BBEE objectives.
Track monitor and report on the delivery of all special projects and plans for all subsidiaries.
Drive the realization of scorecard targets across all companies and ensure achievement of agreed upon targets.
Track budget to ensure targets are being met.
Ensure key information and changes to the Codes are communicated to all stakeholders timeously.
Lead the annual B-BBEE verification by the appointed verification agency.
Oversee due diligence on all transformation initiatives.
Support the implementation of the Employment Equity strategy:
Collaborate with Head of HR to support the implementation of the Employment Equity strategy and Employment Equity Plans
Ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act
Actively participate as a member of the Transformation Committee, contributing to discussions, initiatives and decisions that drive the Employment Equity objectives.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Create and execute DEI initiatives aligned with the organization's goals and strategy.
Educate and create awareness to employees and leadership on the importance of DEI.
Collaborate with external organizations, community groups, and industry networks to promote DEI.
Stay updated on best practices and trends in DEI.
Regularly communicate DEI progress and initiatives to stakeholders, including leadership and employees.
Learning and Development
Overseeing and managing the training and development programs within the organization.
Collaborating with department heads and managers to determine specific training requirements.
Measuring the success of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
Allocating resources and managing the budget for training and development activities.
Ensuring cost-effective training solutions.
Providing guidance and support to employees with their personal development plans.
Encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.
Keeping detailed records of training activities, attendance, and outcomes.
Ensuring compliance with any regulatory or organizational training requirements.
Promoting a culture of learning and development within the organization.
Encouraging employees to take ownership of their personal and professional growth.
Governance and Reporting
Ensure compliance to statutory requirements.
Ensure the company's compliance with Employment Equity Act, in collaboration with Head of HR.
Timeous submission of the WSP/ATR to MICT SETA.
Ensure Group B-BBEE Consolidation audit is completed timeously.
Timeous submission of the B-BBEE report to the BEE Commissioner.
Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration or similar.
Proven experience in leading organizational transformation projects.
Understanding of the B-BBEE legislation and Codes of Good Practice to support sustained achievement scorecard targets.
Ability to craft and conduct research
MDP qualification in B-BBEE.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Skills Development and leading the portfolio in a corporate function.
Experience in compiling and submitting Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
Skills Development Facilitator qualification.
Experience in B-BBEE and transformation at a managerial level
Experience with BEE123 tool is advantageous.
Knowledge of Employment Equity Legislation
Demonstrated expertise in DEI strategy development and implementation.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Calm and composed under pressure.
Trustworthy and reliable, with impeccable integrity.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
Professional and confident with a proven track record in senior stakeholder engagement.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
Self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Our Culture & Values
Our work is guided by a clear set of values: Innovation, Results, People, Impact and Entrepreneurship. These values shape how we think, how we build and how we lead. We believe progress happens when curious minds are empowered to take ownership, challenge assumptions and embrace change. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusion is not optional, it’s essential to our success.
Our commitment to building a Diverse and Inclusive workforce
We think about diversity and inclusion broadly and respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Naspers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To this end, all positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.
