Learning and Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Excellent Opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager, Textiles Manufacturing Industry, Pinetown, Durban, KZN (R850K to R1.1M pa, TCTC, NEG)

POSITION INFO:

Our Client, a well-established South African Manufacturer in the Textiles industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Learning and Development Manager to be based in their Pinetown, Durban, KZN Operations.         

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• To strategically develop capability and drive a high learning culture to deliver on current and future individual and business goals by implementing development initiatives for succession candidates and developing leaders.
• To embed a mentoring culture and champion Group development initiatives via end-to-end Learning and Development interventions.         

MINIMUM KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree; Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or similar
• Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or similar ESSENTIAL
• 5 - 10 years in a Senior HR Generalist role; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 - 5 years of prior Learning and Development experience ESSENTIAL
• Active Listening, Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness, Ability to work independently
• Detail-orientated, Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Strong interpersonal
• Technical Competencies and Skills
• Using information technology
• Learning Strategy development
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring, Time Management
• Complex Problem Solving
• Management of Financial Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Management of Material Resources
• Systems Analysis and Evaluation
• Care & Growth
• Process Approach (PDCA)
• Customer Focus
• Systematic and strategic approach
• Continuous Improvement
• Evidence Based decision making
• Effective Leadership and People engagement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop L&D strategies and plans and Support to drive people development to meet the overall business performance objectives.
• Benchmark national and international Learning and Talent Management best practices.
• Implement and maintain the Learning and Development strategy in line with business objectives.
• Design and implement a Learning and Development Framework which is practical and in line with business requirements.
• Provide input into the development of business plans.
• Remain up to date with legislation and the industry trends in general to enhance your contribution to the Learning and Development activities of the organization.
• Provide input and compiling of training and development budgets to achieve the targets detailed in the Learning and Development strategy.
• Responsible for monitoring approved budgets, identifying variances, and resolving gaps.
• Support cost efficiency initiatives.
• Assess/Review and authorize payments in line with approved budget and policy for processing.
• Assess variances as required and monitor remedial action within the span of control (including budget guidelines, forecasting, and reporting).
• Manage the development and implementation of training-related frameworks, policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the achievement of the strategic business objectives.
• Conduct a training needs analysis for the business unit.
• Ensure alignment of development plans with strategic training and development plans.
• Implement and manage the effective delivery of leadership, management, and supervisory development programs in line with company strategic objectives (including identification of internal leadership pool and external pipeline of Talent).
• Coordinate mentorship programs to enhance business performance.
• Support succession planning through the identification and management of development plans and interventions.
• Develop the organization''s capability in line with the competency framework to support Talent Management priorities.
• Implement and manage company Induction/Onboarding program.
• Manage the implementation and coordination of learning and development events.
• Participate in the Development of company EE plans and inform the goals and objectives of the plans in line with the Learning and Development strategy.
• Ensure delivery of solutions that contributes to business performance and the proper delivery of planned training within set timelines.
• Apply learning theory/models, benchmark best practices/trends, and maintain knowledge of cutting-edge approaches, including E-Learning to deliver sustainable learning solutions that drive impact.
• Ensure that the training calendar/schedule is effectively managed including the planning training resources and training room requirements.
• Provide visible and clear leadership to the team, promoting a culture of high performance and customer-centricity.
• Conduct regular management and team meetings to ensure high levels of communication, teamwork, integration, motivation, training, and productivity.
• Maintain a department organizational structure, capacity (knowledge and skills), and career pathing sufficient to meet business strategies and operational targets.
• Partner with the business to ensure that all learning and development needs are addressed in line with company strategic objectives.
• Establish, monitor, and manage healthy, diverse, workable internal and external relationships, including the interface with external providers to ensure functional needs are met and organizational goals are achieved.
• Compile and submit Training and Development Reports.
• Provision of Timely and accurate reports following business and manager requirements.
• Report non-compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Ensure an appropriate selection process is followed in the identification and appointment of service providers.
• Manager delivery of the approved project(s) within time, cost, and quality.
• End-to-end contract and contractor management to ensure achievement of functional and business objectives.
• Manage the annual Workplace Skills Plan development process and coordinate the submissions to the SETA are required by the HR Executive.
• Drive Learning and Development Program (learnerships), BBEE initiatives, and statutory reporting.
• Build fruitful relationships with the relevant SETA’s and ensure applications are submitted timeously and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Develop relationships with relevant tertiary educational institutions to attract talented students.
• Drive bursary schemes and serve as Skills Development facilitator.
• Develop and manage Competency framework and Assessments.
• Design and develop world-class HR programs and practices in line with the Learning and Development strategy.           

 Apply NOW by forwarding your CV, Cover letter + Current and Expected CTC Salary Package details to <--------Please upload your CV here--------.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Willingness to relocate nationally.
• Closing date for applications is Friday, 29th October 2021.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• An appointment will be made which is aligned with the Client’s EE Plan.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE SUITED TO YOU, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.       

 Jean E. Louw | Executive Partner Director | Cell: +----- | Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions | http://www.------ | Level 1 BB-BBE Contributor | Company Registration Number:  2006 /----- /23         

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