Learning & Development Specialist

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Kone Full time

As a TOP EMPLOYER, we strive to consolidate and develop our talent through a wide range of training practices and on-the-job learning opportunities. To support the development of our workforce, we are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist, based in Johannesburg.

As our Learning & Development Specialist, you will report to the Middle East & Africa Learning & Development Manager and work closely together with local HR managers, business partners, technical trainers and other stakeholders. As we operate within a matrix-structure, you will join both our local HR-team as well as our international Center of Expertise for Learning & Development. In this role you will contribute to KONE’s global talent strategy in a dynamic environment.

About the role
- You will support the implementation of learning and development policies, guidelines, processes, systems and practices in KONE Middle East & Africa, so that outcomes meet current and future business needs, and develop, motivate and engage employees:

- You are the trusted advisor for all stakeholders when it comes to L&D related topics;
- You have a good understanding of the needs of the business and can translate these needs into concrete L&D actions;
- You are always up to date on local trends in competence development and suitable learning solutions from internal and external offerings and you communicate actively throughout the organization about the available learning and development options;
- You help create a culture of continuous improvement and initiate clearly defined actions to put these ideas into practice, while aligning all stakeholders involved and supporting them in the implementation of these actions throughout the organization;
- You actively develop training programs in our tool workday learning and provide trainings when needed;
- You are responsible for the organization of agreed local trainings according to the developed training plans;
- Being an experienced skills development facilitator, you will be responsible for delivering skills training to colleagues;
- The KONE South Africa apprenticeship program feeds the relevant skills to the business and experience in managing these types of programs will be an added advantage;
- You will be responsible for the submission of annual training reports, workplace skills plan and assessor Certification requirements;
- You have experience in learning & development area is an asset (background in HR or in business both welcome).

What we expect from you
- You have a Bachelor Degree and at least 2 - 5 years’ core experience in a similar role;
- You are strong in building internal and external networks and can rely on your communication skills to do so;
- You have a solid understanding of learning and development trends & practices;
- You have a strong operational approach and a hands-on mindset;
- You are fluent in English and a strong communicator and have experience in managing stakeholder meetings;
- You are familiar with Instructional Design and have working knowledge of Articulate 360;
- You are familiar with managing LMS/LXP and different digital learning platforms;
- You have Project management skills;
- Experience working and managing digital platforms experience (Storyline 360, Articulate, Captiva);
- Prior experience in Instructional Design projects;
- Awareness of capabilities needed to work in multinational team in a global matrix organization;
- Genuine interest to grow into expertise area;
- You are willing to travel to our frontlines and regional offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates as required.

What you get in return

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us, and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices, and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a certified Top employer, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us, and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices, and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals a



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