LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SUMMARY:
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – R60k/month – Edenvale (JHB), Immediate start, Open to all

POSITION INFO:

Our well-established client in the Cosmetic industry is looking for a Learning & Development Manager who can process from strategy creation to implementation and evaluation, effectively building skills and talent across all employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Learning and Development strategy to drive people development to meet business objectives
• Design, implement and conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Analyse and prioritise skills requirements in line with business and HR strategy
• Identify, create, prioritise training programmes that are aligned with business objectives
• Design and implement a Learning and Development Framework
• Define and manage a competency framework and development plans to enhance competency development across the organisation (refer to comment below)
• Ensure all learning interventions contribute towards raising the standard of learning in the organisation with clear, identifiable ROI
• Provide input to and monitor delivery of Personal Development Plans in support of talent and succession management processes
• Create training and development opportunities for all employees, across all functions and levels
• Implement and manage the delivery of leadership, management, supervisory development programmes in line with business objectives
• Develop training programmes using various software, technologies, systems and best practices to ensure innovative learning solutions
• Design and develop relevant and future fit learning materials which will enable employees to improve their knowledge and understanding of various disciplines within the business
• Ensure the most appropriate learning styles and training techniques, including e-learning, tutorial sessions, workshops, coaching, mentorship programmes, attachment programmes, etc. are applied to deliver sustainable learning solutions 
• Source, evaluate and update existing learning material format and content
• Provide input into and monitor approved budgets and ensure they are effectively utilised to deliver agreed learning interventions
• Manage delivery of all approved projects within time, cost and quality requirements
• Establish, develop, manage, and maintain effective relationships with external service providers
• Identify, appoint, and build relationships with various stakeholders to create effective content
• Identify and develop relationships with relevant tertiary educational institutions to attract talented students
• Develop effective relationships with statutory bodies such as Sector Education and Training Authorities
• Manage the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ART) and discretionary grant application processes as required by the SETA’s and co-ordinate all submissions (refer to comment below)
• Identify and drive Learnership opportunities, BBBEE initiatives, and statutory reporting
• Compile and submit skills development reports and or data in support of BBBEE verification
• Facilitate and evaluate learning
• Develop activities and assessments against learning outcomes
• Engage in and promote assessment practices
• Identify, effectively manage and maintain a relevant Learning Management System, for example, update policies and procedure documents
• Work closely with HOD’s and ensure full understanding of their departments and training requirements
• Partner with relevant departments to deliver, implement and manage an induction/onboarding programme for Signature and Autograph
• Represent relevant information and play an active role in the Employment Equity Forum/Committee
• Draft and propose supporting learning and development processes such as study loans, internal bursaries etc.
• Ensure the learning calendar, scheduling, planning of resources, and training room requirements are effectively managed
• Compile, submit and present required reports and information

General Requirements:

• Degree specializing in Learning and Development
• Skills Development Facilitator Certification
• Qualified assessor and moderator
• Qualification in content design an advantage (refer comment below)
• 5 – 10 years’ experience as an L&D Specialist or similar role
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an SDF
• Experience working in a Learning and Development role that is or has transitioned into a Learning Academy an advantage
• Experience with working with SETA is a requirement and experience with W&R SETA would be a definite advantage.
• Familiar with e-learning platforms and practices
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Experience managing a small learning and development team
• Experience partnering with external service providers
• Able to develop the L&D function and align all activities, policies, processes, and procedures to the Learning Academy vision

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