Skills Development Facilitator

**PURPOSE OF ROLE**

The Skills Development Facilitator is responsible for ensuring implementation of people development according to training needs, advising line management on appropriate learning and development solutions, and ensuring compliance with relevant training and audit requirements. This role serves as the key interface between the organization and external training stakeholders, including SETAs, while driving a culture of continuous learning and development across all business locations. The position focuses on strategic skills planning, training administration, and ensuring maximum return on training investments while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**

**Workplace Skills Plan Development and SETA Management**
- Conduct gap analysis between current and required skills across the organization
- Integrate business strategy with comprehensive skills planning initiatives
- Develop and submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
- Ensure maximum levy refunds are obtained annually from SETA
- Manage SETA compliance and NSDMS submissions with zero queries
- Maintain strong relationships with external training stakeholders

**Training Needs Analysis and Program Development**
- Draft comprehensive training needs analysis to enhance technical and operational competence
- Coordinate and manage training activities aligned with business needs
- Develop individual development plans with clearly defined learning needs
- Design and implement continuous improvement programs to promote learning culture
- Ensure up-skilling and multi-skilling programs for employee competence in current roles
- Liaise with line management and coaches for effective learning and development delivery

**Training Administration and Budget Management**
- Maintain accurate and updated employee training files and records
- Manage training budget adherence and cost-effective program delivery
- Focus on team building initiatives within approved budget parameters
- Raise purchase requisitions and maintain accurate procurement records
- Update and maintain skills matrix and learning matrix systems
- Ensure training records meet all compliance requirements

**Compliance and Quality Assurance**
- Ensure 100% compliance with BBBEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development requirements
- Support ISO audits and quality audits in respect of training and development
- Develop, maintain, and review training policies and procedures
- Ensure policy compliance and effective communication of training policies
- Submit all training reports and documentation within required timeframes

**Learning and Development Strategy**
- Establish and maintain preferred provider networks
- Monitor training expenditure against budget and provide variance analysis
- Conduct ROI analysis of training investments
- Ensure training delivers meaningful value to work performance
- Compile and consolidate HR month-end reports
- Manage bursary administration and CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programs

**Stakeholder Management and Reporting**
- Provide regular, accurate training statistics and management reports
- Manage relationships with internal and external clients across all locations
- Support effective management and coordination of part-time study processes
- Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

**QUALIFICATION**
- 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or HR related qualifications
- Skills Development Facilitator recognised qualifications
- Valid Driver's License

**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum 5 years learning and development experience preferably in construction/engineering environment
- Minimum 3 years' experience as HR Generalist in Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry (advantageous)

**COMPETENCIES**

**Knowledge**:

- Good working knowledge of learning and development procedures and methodologies
- Sound knowledge of legislation covering Skills Development
- Understanding of BBBEE as it related to Skills Development and reporting requirements
- Good knowledge of HR systems including SAGE Training Module
- Awareness of current trends in learning and development industry
- Understanding of quality management processes and requirements

**Skills**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with learners and stakeholders at all levels
- Good project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and training management systems
- Coaching and mentoring abilities
- Report writing and data analysis skills
- Policy and procedure development and implementation skills
- Training budget management
- Good stakeholder relations

**Behaviour**:

- Passion for learning and helping others develop professionally
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach