Responsible for implementing and managing learning and development solutions to support business goals, following best practices. Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development interventions that are aligned to the people strategy and business strategy. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop talent, foster a skilled workforce, and cultivate a positive work environment that supports a high-performance organization.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Relevant degree
- Advanced Excel
- Functional experience in HR and training development
- Demonstrated ability to drive the learning and development initiatives across different organisational levels
- Understanding of training design, development and delivery
- Facilitation Skills
- SDF knowledge
- Workplace Skills Plan & ATR submissions
- Communication skills
- Valid drivers license & own transport
- Willingness to travel
- Develop and maintain a Learning and Development strategy based on identified training needs and skills gaps
- Collaborate with the Head of HCM to develop the Learning and Development Strategy in alignment with the organisational objectives and future skill requirements
- Transform strategies into actionable initiatives with defined business outcomes and measurable targets while promoting the development of operational best practices
- Implement, review and update Learning and Development policies, processes and procedures
- Development, sign off and submission of Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports for Group
- Monitor the implementation of the Learning and Development programmes and plans
- Take ownership for end-to-end learning experience to provide a positive learning experience in which learners are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process and achieve earning goals
- Design and develop training programs, workshops, and learning materials.
- Proactively explore training needs and design and adapt relevant training materials
- Engage with relevant subject matter experts and other stakeholders to become proficient and keep up date with any changes on the subject matter
- Manage the people practices of the Learning & Development department
- Oversee performance of direct reports, establish annual goals and measure performance
- Cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, and adherence to the company's values among team members
- Identify, build, and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain strong working relationship with relevant SETAs
- Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to align learning and development methods with strategic business needs
- Collaborate with individuals across the business to determine and respond to organisational learning and development requirements
- Forecast, plan and develop an annual training budget aligned to organisation Learning and Development needs
- Identify and approve service providers to implement training requirements as per the training plan
- Effectively manage and monitor the Learning and Development budget and expenditure
- Secure and manage the allocation of funding for all planned training with the SETAs including mandatory and pivotal grants
- Work within policies and procedures and in compliance with all BBBEE / EE / SD Legislation
- Compliance and monitoring of the BBBEE (Skills Development section) scorecard system and ensure that the company requirements are maintained and updated timeously
- Review BEE scoring results, identify improvement areas and work with relevant stakeholders to implement action plans to secure improved scoring.
- Maintain department records, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality
- Ensure accurate and up to date data capturing and filing according to department standards
- Comply with all statutory reporting requirements
- Prepare documentation for Skills Development audits including training, SETA and EE documents
- Oversee reporting and data analytics
- Compilation and submission of annual Skills Development Levies, Workplace Skills Plan and required training reports to the Department of Labour and other related stakeholders
- Formulate development plans (with HR team and relevant stakeholders) for successors and individuals with high potential
- Participation in succession planning process and discussions
- Support the HR Operations manager with updating and maintain succession plans annually
- Develop strategic partnerships and relationships with external training providers.
- Establish a good relationship and manage stakeholders (internal clients management, employees) and external clients training providers, training centres who provide learnership and SETAs
- Effectively work within a collaborative HR Team environment
- Keep up to date with Learning & Development developments and HR strategies within the industry
- Stay updated on industry best practices and policies
- Establish appropriate methods to measure success and impact of interventions
- Continually evolve and improve intervention delivery channels
- Active role in the promotion of diversity of the workforce throughout all programs in the Organization
- You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
- Gym & Shower facilities
- Personal Trainer
- Yoga
- Pension Fund
- Medical aid with Gap cover
- Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
- Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
- Healthy Lunch subsidy
- Company performance incentive scheme
- Long-service incentives
- Holistic Employee Wellness programme
- The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.
