Specialist Learning

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pay Group Full time

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Specialist Learning & Development

Apply locations Kenilworth - Cape Town

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply: End Date: March 29, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR102818

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

The Learning and Development Specialist for the Clothing Division is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance within the context of the fashion and apparel industry. The role involves working closely with teams across design, production, sales, and merchandising to identify specific training needs, develop relevant materials, and deliver impactful learning experiences that align with the division's strategic goals. The incumbent will also manage and support training facilitators, ensuring that training is delivered effectively and efficiently across the division, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the clothing business.

Minimum requirements

  1. 5-7 years functional experience in HR and training development
  2. Relevant degree (e.g., B Comm / HR Business / Psychology); post-graduate degree advantageous
  3. Clothing Retail experience
  4. Demonstrated ability to drive the learning and development initiatives across different organisational levels
  5. Experience in leading teams
  6. eLearning design experience and demonstrated expertise in the technical development will be an advantage
  7. Implementation and troubleshooting of web-based training modules will be an advantage

Competencies

  1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align learning with business goals.
  2. Facilitation: Skilled in engaging and effective delivery of training.
  3. Diversity & Inclusion: Fosters an inclusive environment, valuing diverse perspectives.
  4. Business Acumen: Understands and applies business insights to learning initiatives.
  5. Organizational Agility: Adapts quickly to changing priorities and environments.
  6. Motivating Others: Inspires and energizes teams to achieve their best.
  7. Living the Values: Models organizational values through actions and decisions.
  8. Execution & Planning: Strong in organizing, planning, and delivering results.

Key responsibilities

  1. Lead the charge in the successful rollout and ongoing optimization of the Learning and Development strategy across the Clothing Division, ensuring alignment with both industry trends and organizational goals.
  2. Collaborate closely with Clothing Operations to identify and address specific training needs, fostering seamless integration between learning initiatives and day-to-day operations.
  3. Drive proactive training needs analyses to identify and bridge skills gaps, empowering teams across the division to perform at their best.
  4. Align workplace skills plans with the overall business strategy, BBBEE scorecards, statutory requirements, and individual development goals, ensuring compliance and business growth.
  5. Oversee the timely and accurate submission of Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports, maintaining smooth administrative processes.
  6. Take ownership of continuously creating, revising, and repurposing course content to stay ahead of evolving business needs and industry standards.
  7. Facilitate engaging training sessions on a variety of topics, including soft skills, leadership development, and more, tailored to specific business requirements.
  8. Deliver impactful learning events, interventions, and programs that directly align with the strategic business and learning needs of the division.
  9. Implement and uphold policies and procedures for training interventions, ensuring quality processes are maintained throughout the learning and development lifecycle.
  10. Design and deliver training programs rooted in adult learning principles, focusing on employee needs and driving business priorities forward.
  11. Employ flexible facilitation techniques that cater to diverse learning styles, maximizing engagement and ensuring the best possible learning experience.
  12. Collect valuable feedback from participants, evaluate training effectiveness, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders on the content, implementation, and outcomes of learning events, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Closing date: 28 March 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

About Us

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and with our minds, we create an excellent place to shop.

Our Values

  1. Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success.
  2. Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team's diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
  3. Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
  4. Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box.
  5. Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions.
  6. Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities.
  7. Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
  8. Accountability: We are all accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business.

Why Pick n Pay?

At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded.

Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let's shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.

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