Training Academy Manager

3 days ago


Nelspruit, South Africa Christie Group Full time

**About Us**:
As a leading FMCG retail group, we’re passionate about developing future-fit talent and investing in the growth of our people. We’re proud to announce the launch of our new **Training Academy**—a dedicated hub for skills development, leadership training, and operational excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic **Training Academy Manager** to lead the design, rollout, and management of our in-house academy. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive our learning culture from the ground up.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Academy Leadership & Strategy**:

- Establish and manage the day-to-day operations of the training academy.
- Design and implement learning strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Develop short
- and long-term plans for talent development, technical training, and leadership programs.
- **Curriculum & Program Development**:

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess training needs across all levels.
- Develop or source engaging training content and learning pathways for staff in retail, warehousing, sales, and support functions.
- Introduce blended learning methods (e-learning, workshops, on-the-job training).
- **Team & Stakeholder Management**:

- Recruit, develop, and lead a team of facilitators and learning professionals.
- Manage relationships with external training providers, SETAs, and accreditation bodies.
- Ensure compliance with Skills Development, B-BBEE, and WSP/ATR reporting requirements.
- **Monitoring & Evaluation**:

- Track training effectiveness and ROI using feedback tools and performance metrics.
- Continuously improve training programs based on data and learner feedback.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Education, or a related field.
- 5+ years in training and development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in setting up or managing a corporate training academy is highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of skills development legislation, SETA engagement, and accreditation processes.
- Excellent facilitation, project management, and communication skills.

Application Question(s):

- Are you aware that this position is located in Nelspruit and would require you to relocate?
- What is your current CTC?

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/05/31



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