Learning and Development Generalist

PwC is hiring a Learning and Development Generalist in Johannesburg, South Africa. Level rates it ; you can apply on PwC.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include training programmes, talent development and saica regulations.
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Lead learning and development initiatives, managing training programmes and ensuring adherence to professional standards.

training-programmestalent-developmentsaica-regulationsleadership

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy.

As a learning and development generalist at PwC, you will focus on designing and delivering innovative training programmes to enhance employee skills and knowledge. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organisation.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Lead in line with our values and brand.
Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job description:

Devolved Training officer

Managing SAICA Training programme for 13 PwC Training offices

Interpretation and application of SAICA Training Regulations and PwC SAICA policies and procedures

Advising and supporting training officers with any SAICA related matters

Liaising / consulting with Regulators (SAICA / IRBA) on any training related matters

Consulting on SAICA matters to trainees, managers, HCBPs, other stakeholders (e.g. emails, chats, SNOW tickets, meetings)

Facilitating formal SAICA Induction and Regulations training

Facilitating SAICA training courses (refresher sessions, reviewer training, lunch and learn sessions,)

Facilitating SAICA assessor training

Contract approval of new learnerships

Review and approval of RPL, suspensions, cancellations etc

Moderation of SAICA assessment forms, queries, disputes and appeals

Identify and develop solutions for trainees to submit LORs addressing development needs for the bigger population (SDGs, Mandatory training etc)

Review of final PDSs (Gauteng Training office) for discharge from training contracts

Managing the administration of APC professional programmes, the service providers (APT / UCT/IAS, Endunamoo), processing results for internal use etc.

Coordinating SAICA Exam registrations, reconciliation of payments.

Receiving board exam results on behalf of PwC and assisting HC with processing of results

Preparation of affidavits for misconduct and dismissals of SAICA trainees

Reviewing SAICA non-compliance matters before handing over to IR

Attend disciplinary hearings and consultations with PwC Industrial Relations team

Review and approval of payments to SAICA, IRBA, UCT, APT, GBC and other service providers (all payments done centrally).

Review of L&D Gauteng General ledger entries, preparation of journals for allocation of all related SAICA and training related expenses

Preparation of department budgets and input to HC budgets

Calculation of Sec 12 H tax allowances

Overseeing the central administration of SAICA membership payments

CPD monitoring, interaction with service provider and review of CPD reports for annual declarations

Reporting to Exco and other stakeholders when required.

Completing / reviewing of QMSE documentation/ controls

Chair / attend various meeting e.g. SAICA managers, XLOS managers meeting

Participation in Business School activities, Strategy days, Thuthukisa etc

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

October 28, 2026

How we rate this

Learning and Development Generalist at PwC rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Learning and Development Generalist is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Johannesburg.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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