Skills Development Facilitator

**Purpose**

Responsible for the management, coordination, and implementation of the organisation's skills development and learning & development plans. This includes ensuring legislative compliance, effective grant submissions to SETA, submission of WSP and ATR. Designing and implementing learning initiatives that align with the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation and support overall business objectives.

**Minimum Qualification**

- 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or HR related qualifications
- Registered Skills Development Facilitator
- Valid Driver's License
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)

**Minimum Experience**

- A proven track record in working with SETA and submission of WSP/ATR’s
- In-depth knowledge of SETA processes, Skills Development Act, and BBBEE codes
- L&D Plan Development & Implementation
- Create the annual training plan for the company as an outcome of the training

**Key Responsibilities**

**Grant Applications and Management**

- Liaise with SETA, training providers, and internal stakeholders
- Coordinate and monitor learning and development interventions aligned with business needs and industry standards.
- Facilitate learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and other development programmes.
- Identify skills gap and recommend training need

- Develop and implement sound learning and development procedures and methodologies
- Understanding of BBBEE as it related to Skills Development and reporting requirements

**Reporting**

- Develop and implement workplace skills plans (WSP) and annual training reports (ATR) in line with SETA requirements.
- Submit Grant reports to SETA
- Design, develop, implement and monitor people development programmes in alignment with organisational talent management and skills retention strategies
- Develop a record keeping system for all learning and development interventions

- Maintain accurate records and reporting for audits and submissions
- Monitor training expenditure against budget and provide variance analysis
- Compile and consolidate Learning and Development month-end reports

**Stakeholder Relationship Management**

- Laise with SETA and ensure that there are open lines of communications
- Consistently communicate with learning and development service providers to improve efficiencies in programme delivery
- Communicate with Divisional L&D teams to streamline processes

**Core Competencies**:

- **Knowledge of Skills Development Legislation**
- Deep understanding of the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and BBBEE codes.
- Familiarity with SETA requirements and processes.
- **Training and Development Expertise**
- Ability to design, implement, and evaluate training programmes.
- Experience with learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and workplace-based learning.
- **Strategic Planning**
- Competence in developing Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
- Aligning training initiatives with organisational goals and industry standards.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with SETAs, training providers, and internal departments.
- Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- **Project Management**
- Ability to manage multiple training projects simultaneously.
- Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
- **Data Management and Reporting**
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate training records and preparing reports for audits and compliance.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and data analysis tools.
- **Communication Skills**
- Excellent written and verbal communication for training delivery, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- **Facilitation and Coaching**
- Skilled in facilitating workshops and coaching employees for development.
- Ability to adapt facilitation style to different audiences and learning needs.

**Behaviour**

- Passion for learning and helping others develop professionally
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet diverse learning needs
- Creativity and innovation in designing effective learning solutions
- Strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- Professional integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement abilities
- Results-oriented approach with attention to detail and accuracy
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in training program design