HR Skills Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Do you have 5 years experience as an HR Generalist dealing with skills & development within a corporate team?

Our client, based in Cape Town CBD, is seeking an experienced HR specialist to take the lead in systems integration and the continuous review and governance of skills development policies. You will act as the custodian of HR policies and procedures, ensuring the organisation maintains up-to-date learning frameworks, compliant HR processes, and robust data integrity that aligns with its strategic goals.

To succeed in this position, you’ll need a thorough understanding of South African Labour Law, SETA regulations, BBBEE requirements, and skills development frameworks. This role reports directly to the Head of Human Capital.

POSITION INFO:

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or related field.
• 3–5 years HR generalist or L&D coordination, with demonstrated policy‑review expertise.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms (SAGE, BambooHR), Excel and document management.
• In‑depth knowledge of SA labour law, SETA, BBBEE & Skills Development frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio being preferred.
• Familiarity with the renewable energy sector is a plus.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative approach.
• English (read, write & speak), additional languages advantageous
• Proven experience in HR skills development and training plan implementation.
• Business-savvy with understanding of performance drivers and strategy.
• Passionate about employee growth with a coaching mindset.
• Skilled in policy, compliance, and framework application.
• Detail-oriented with strong data and analytical skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Self-driven, strong accountability and excellent problem-solving.

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of training programs, workshops, and team-building events, including scheduling, logistics, enrolments, vendor management, and reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date HR and L&D documentation—policies, procedures, templates, and compliance records—within SharePoint and the HRIS.
• Act as the key administrative contact for SETA, BBBEE, and audits, ensuring accurate and timely submission of WSPs, ATRs, and related compliance reports
• Conduct regular audits of existing L&D and skills‑development policies ensuring alignment with SA labour laws, SETA requirements, & organisational strategy.
• Draft policy revisions, circulate for stakeholder feedback, and manage version control, ensuring clear communication of updates to managers and employees.
• Monitor legislative changes (EEA, SDA, LRA, BCEA) and adjust organisational policies, accordingly, preparing briefing notes and training materials for line managers.
• Act as trusted advisor to employees and managers, fostering open dialogue around Personal Development Plans (PDPs), 360° reviews, & succession discussions
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by identifying skill gaps, recommending development solutions, and driving participation through targeted communications
• Delivery L&D programs, policy reviews, and compliance submissions
• Up‑to‑date, audit‑ready HR and skills‑development policies and records
• Robust, integrated HRIS functionality with accurate, timely reporting
• Propose system enhancements, policy updates, and process improvements
• Major compliance breaches, significant system outages, or material budget variance