Learning and Development Manager

 

Recruiter:

Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

201021

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R 859 K to R1.1M pa


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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