Job Description

Employment Equity & Skills Development Senior Specialist
Location: Johannesburg| Lead Transformation with Purpose
Are you a trailblazer in Employment Equity and Skills Development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative consultancy environment that partners with some of the biggest names on the JSE and across global markets?
Looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented thought leader to lead and grow our EE & Skills Development business units, delivering exceptional value to our clients and advancing transformation across South Africa.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll head up a critical business unit, drive growth, mentor junior consultants, and guide clients through complex EE and Skills Development landscapes with authority and insight.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead & Grow: Take charge of the Employment Equity & Skills Development divisions, including strategy, business development, budgeting, and team leadership.
Client Engagement: Deliver expert consulting to a range of high-profile clients, while managing key stakeholder relationships (Department of Labour, SETAs, accreditation bodies, and more).
Consulting & Compliance: Guide EE committees, facilitate training, develop EE plans and WSP/ATR reports, and ensure full compliance with Employment Equity and Skills Development legislation.
Thought Leadership: Represent Transcend on panels, forums, and webinars as a respected voice in transformation, EE, and skills development.
Training & Audits: Deliver world-class training material and support clients through audits and Department of Labour inspections.
What Were Looking For:
An experienced, proactive, and highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of the EE Act, Skills Development Act, and B-BBEE frameworks.
Must-Haves:
Registered Skills Development Facilitator
Extensive consulting experience in EE & Skills Development
Knowledge of B-BBEE scorecards, WSP/ATR reporting, and SETA liaison
Experience leading teams and mentoring junior consultants
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Fluent in English with outstanding verbal and written skills
Soft Skills:
Detail-obsessed and structured
Deadline-driven with high initiative
Great under pressure and an outstanding problem-solver
Builds long-lasting client relationships with ease
Why Join ?
Work with top-tier multinational and JSE-listed clients
Be part of a mission-driven, transformation-focused consultancy
Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture
Grow your career as a leader and changemaker