Business Unit Manager – Head of Inlexso Training Academy

Pretoria, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 11 Nov 2026

Job Overview

iOCO is recruiting a Business Unit Manager II to head the Inlexso Training Academy in Pretoria (ref iOCO0154, permanent). The Academy delivers ISO, OHS, Environmental, Labour, GRC and Companies Act training, and the role carries full accountability for strategy, revenue, profitability and quality.

The Academy Head develops and executes the strategy, annual plan and budget, drives revenue, gross profit, EBITDA and cash-flow targets, builds the sales pipeline and client relationships, and oversees training delivery, learning design, accreditation and quality assurance while leading managers, facilitators and learning professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Academy strategy, annual plan, budget and growth priorities

• Drive agreed revenue, gross profit, EBITDA, margin and cash-flow targets

• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and convert opportunities into profitable training engagements

• Oversee client relationships, proposals, renewals, cross-sell and new business development

• Oversee training delivery, learning design, accreditation, quality assurance and learner support

• Manage the ISO, OHS, Environmental, Labour, GRC and Companies Act training portfolios

• Monitor learner volumes, facilitator utilisation, quality, profitability and risks

• Lead, motivate and develop managers, facilitators, learning professionals and support staff

• Ensure accreditation, legislative, contractual, governance and ethical compliance

• Drive innovation, digital learning, new programmes and strategic partnerships

• Provide financial, sales, operational, accreditation and people reporting

Required Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Education, L&D, HR, Business Management, Law, Compliance or related field

• Assessor, moderator or skills development practitioner qualification where required

• 8–10 years' progressive experience in L&D, training, professional services or compliance education

• At least 5 years leading managers, facilitators or multidisciplinary teams

• Proven accountability for revenue, GP, EBITDA, budgets, forecasts and cash flow

• Postgraduate qualification or MBA advantageous; valid driver's licence and own vehicle

Skills & Requirements

Learning & DevelopmentTraining Academy ManagementP&L ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAccreditationQuality AssuranceGRCISO StandardsOHSBudgetingClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipDigital Learning