Training Practitioner

**Overview**:
Coordinate and report on Training & Development within Agriculture (Manufacturing. To coordinate and implement the process for employee training and development initiatives that will enhance the knowledge, skills and performance of individuals and teams. Train, facilitate and assess multifunctional teams to operational excellence on plant equipment, systems and processes. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in (Mechanical Engineering and/or Red Seal in Fitting/Boilermaking/Welding)
- Train the Trainer (World Class Operations)
- Constituent Assessor (CHIETA)
- Constituent Moderator (CHIETA)
- Certificate in OD-ETDP is an advantage
- SDF qualification is an advantage

**Experience**:

- At least 5 years’ relevant applied experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing industry
- Experience in updating and developing training material
- Knowledge of National Skills Fund
- Knowledge of the National Skills Development Act
- Previous experience within a chemical industry is advantageous
- Experience within world class manufacturing is advantageous

**Duties**:

- Conducting Training Sessions.
- Compiling and reviewing training material.
- Setting up, maintaining and assessing Plant Specific induction.
- Determine gap analysis according to TNA.
- Coordinating, updating and managing TNA and Training Matrix.
- Managing training plans on Visual Management boards.
- Monitor and report on employee training progress.
- Site champions for training needs of world class practices.
- Assist with coordination and tasks in training centre.
- Management of training records of employees.
- Assist with organisational development and training needs of employees.
- Provide continual following up with training participants to ensure training requirements are met.
- Liaises with external training providers to coordinate training logistics across multiple office locations.
- To manage all logístical and administrative requirements to ensure flawless delivery of our Training Courses/Events to our customers.
- Collaborate with Managers to provide skills gap analysis within teams and develop a training plan for employees to address these skills gaps.
- Plan, coordinate and report on the Training & Development of employees.
- Coordinate all training interventions, with liaison between Management, Employees and Training Providers.
- Ensure compliance with Training, HR & Labour Law legislative requirements - this includes WSP-ATR & aspects of EE & BBBEE Reporting.
- Provide guidance and assistance with the BBBEE audits.
- Monitoring of all learnerships and management thereof.
- Various other training audits: DTI skills audit, ISO audits, etc.
- Responsible to assist in collating the information for the 12H Learnership tax rebate to submit to Group.
- Coordinate and administrate programs to enhance supervisory, management, leadership and technical skills.
- Produce monthly reports on training and development stats.
- Maintain cohesiveness and ownership of the training and development policy.
- Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices.
- Support Learning & Development and various Development and Training projects and initiatives as needed.
- Liaison with Fertilizers Line managers to discuss training needs.
- Plant meetings and visits.

**Job Competencies**:
Knowledge
- Solid knowledge of relevant training related legislation required
- BBBEE submission experience
- SDA and NSF knowledge
- Experience dealing with the relevant SETA - CHIETA
- Learnership, Bursary, Graduate, etc. experience
- Track record in designing and executing successful training programs
- Understanding and implementation of World Class Practices
- Good understanding of Organisational Learning and Development

Core Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent facilitating skills
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Work standards
- Reliability
- Mentoring and Coaching ability
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Integrity and trust
- Communication skills
- Planning and organization

Functional / Technical Competency
- Route-cause analysis
- Excellent Customer Service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Cross-Functional Competency
- Collaboration
- Functional integration(Integration with ACTS, SETA’s and plant process)

**General**:

- Good Admin Skills.
- Must be detail oriented, have strong project management skills, and be able to coordinate many activities at once.
- Effective communication and relationship management skills.
- Must be able to build strong networks and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- High energy levels matched with a strong service orientation.
- Ability to operate within a diverse environment.
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
- Multitasking ability with a strong eye for detail.
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