Learning and Development Specialist

Purpose

• The Learning and Development Specialist is to design, coordinate, implement and evaluate learning and development initiatives that build organisational capability, support employee growth and strengthen business performance.
• The role is responsible for partnering with leaders, managers and employees to identify learning needs, deliver fit-for-purpose development solutions, support statutory and internal training requirements, maintain accurate learning records and ensure alignment with organisational development priorities, company values, compliance requirements and people strategy objectives

• Partner with leaders and managers to identify learning needs, capability gaps and development priorities.
• Design, coordinate and implement learning programmes, workshops, learning pathways and development interventions.
• Support the Workplace Skills Plan, Annual Training Plan and related statutory skills development requirements.
• Coordinate mandatory, compliance, technical, leadership, behavioural, onboarding and functional learning initiatives.
• Source and manage external training providers to ensure learning solutions are relevant and fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance registers, evaluation feedback and supporting documentation.
• Monitor learner participation, completion rates and learning impact.
• Support learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, bursaries and other structured development programmes.
• Guide managers and employees on learning opportunities and development planning.
• Facilitate selected learning sessions, workshops and onboarding interventions.
• Support skills development reporting, SETA submissions and training evidence requirements.
• Continuously look for ways to improve our learning processes, materials, systems and overall learner experience.

Requirements

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Education, Training and Development, Business Management or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Learning and Development, Skills Development, Organisational Development, Talent Development, Training Coordination or a related people development role.
• Sound knowledge of learning and development practices, adult learning principles and workplace skills planning.
• Working knowledge of South African skills development legislation and frameworks, including SETA requirements, Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reporting.
• Strong facilitation, communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong administration and attention to detail.
• Good analytical capability and the ability to turn learning data into practical insights.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience within manufacturing, textile, flooring, industrial, FMCG or another large operational environment would be advantageous. Experience with learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, structured skills programmes or digital learning platforms would also be beneficial.

Competencies: Individual Contributor

• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application