Learning & Development Specialist

1 week ago


Durban, South Africa RCL FOODS Careers Full time

At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often

We at RCL FOODS are in search of a **Learning & Development Specialist **to join our **Group Services **Division. The role will be based in **Durban** and report to the **Group Learning & Development Specialist HOD.** RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to look after the learning functions for Siqalo Foods & the Compliance Learning function. The successful incumbents will be responsible to drive and oversee the successful planning and implementation of the overall Learning and Development portfolio for these functions.

This role will require regular travel to the sites which are based in Durban and Gauteng. We are looking for a relationship builder with a keen interest in developing people across the business through effective business partnering with a solutions-orientated approach.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Support our employees with appropriate technical expertise as well as leadership and management capabilities building opportunities so that we are always leading the game within the Food Manufacturing Industry.

Ensure that skills development delivery addresses current and future skills requirements through effective facilitation of competency-based training need analyses, workplace skills plan compilation, selection and supervision of facilitators and training service providers.

Oversee training program scheduling and execution, the provision of effective logístical support, training management reporting, and cost control. This will include the design, production, and delivery of professional and technical facilitated training events.

Governance of the Skills Development projects/Talent Feeder schemes,

Manage the learning budget for the respective Business and maintenance thereof

Manage the end-to-end projects, ensuring that all aspects are running smoothly and according to plan. Ensure that the work of the team and individuals are continually aligned to meet the internal customer’s needs.

Acts as a productive and proactive liaison/partner with the operations and business teams consistently seeking to make a positive impact on crucial business safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience metrics.

**Training Needs Analysis/Identification**

Planning, implementing and overseeing the successful execution of a Learning and Development plan / WSP for the respective business unit (s)

Assess training needs through various channels

Conduct training needs analysis using a variety of techniques and methodologies.

Collating data for the construction and submission of the Workplace Skills plan and Annual Training Report (WSP & ATR)

Align skills development projects to SETA discretionary funding process

Creation of a training/skills matrix per functional area and maintenance of the matrix on an annual basis:
Support Line Managers to design well thought-through IDP’s (Individual development plans)

Coordinate and oversee the execution and implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan

**Facilitate the co-creation of learning curriculum design and development (Education and Training Design)**

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the subsequent measurement of training effects.

Deliver training to employees using a variety of instructional techniques. Manages the arrangements for the orientation /onboarding program of hires and provides support to the HR Business Partners and Practitioners in the regions.

Monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure they are current and effective Manage the end-to-end projects, ensuring that all aspects are running smoothly and according to plan.

The Learning and Development specialist manages information on the HR Manage system by tracking attendance and program information, running reports, and fielding questions to provide support to the Learning manager.

Work in conjunction with Subject Matter Expert(s) to develop learning curriculum for all programs

**Run an effective Learning Governance and Quality Assurance Systems**

Custodian of the Learning and Development Quality Management System (QMS) for the respective BU’s.

Ensure the Learning record-keeping system provides for Compliance audits related to B-BBEE, Sustainability Reporting and legislative reporting related to SETA requirements and the Skills Development Act as well as Employment Equity Reporting

Produce monthly learning management reporting

Participate in BEE, SETA, SARS, and supplier audits and ensure audit recommendations are actioned within the area of responsibility;
Learning Systems Quality Assurance within the SAQA framework;
Produce monthly learning management reporting

**Minimum Requirements**:
BCom / BA / BSocSci / HRD Degree or equivalent preferably with an Education focus

Valid Code EB driver’s



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