Learning and Development Manager

**JOB DESCRIPTION:
**Job Title**:Learning and Development Manager

**Location**: Johannesburg

**Duration**: Permanent

**Key duties and responsibilities**:
**1. Develop Learning and Development Strategy**:

- Develop, maintain, and ensure effective implementation of outcome-focused Learning and Development (L&D) strategy in consultation with HR and business and in line with the Business and Human Resource Strategy.
- Manage and oversee the delivery of the learning and development interventions.
- Project leader for the establishment of the companys Learning Academy.
- Develop means of measuring and ensure effectiveness of all talent development and learning interventions.
- Design and develop the learning plans for the talent in the organisation.
- Identify and assess future and current training needs. Ensure the buy-in of the business in the implementation of talent development and management initiatives.
- Manage the Leadership Development programmes using the most appropriate methods and ensure a sufficient pool of potential future Managers.
- Align learning and development with EE (Employment Equity) and WSP targets.
- Develop and monitor spending against allocated budgets.

**2. BBBEE & Skills Development Committee requirements**:

- Integrate Skills Development strategy with the National Skills Act and HWSETA scarce skills needs.
- Ensure that the training needs identified by the Skills Development Committee are addressed and implemented in consultation with management and in line with the L & D strategy.
- Ensure compliance of the skills development category in the organisations BBBEE scorecard.
- Monitor and source funding in the form of Mandatory and Discretionary grants from HWSETA.
- Maintain an efficient filing/organizing system to keep evidence of all documentation relevant to training occurring within the organization including attendance registers, invoices, certificates issued and agreements.

**3. Training Needs Analysis**:

- Analyse training needs, identify and facilitate training programs for the business and improve efficiencies in training and skills development.
- Evaluate learning and development programmes; modify and adapt where necessary as per business changes.
- Design and implement compliance processes and policies.

**4. Learnerships & Internships**:

- Manage and administrate learnerships, mentorship, or any other formal training deemed necessary for the development of the company's L & D strategy.
- Work with different stakeholders or service providers to ensure that YES/ learnership programmes are managed efficiently.
- Plan and coordinate HWSETA Induction training.
- Implement BBBEE compliant Learnership programmes.

**5. Reporting and Analysis**:

- Submit Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training reports to HWSETA as and when required.
- Submit all other reports related to training and skills as required by the HR Executive.
- Analyses, prepare and present reports related to skills development or training and recommend best practices.

**Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required**
- Bachelors degree in human resources/Learning and Development.
- 7 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development Management.
- Trained and registered Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) is a prerequisite.
- Relevant SDF SETA related experience essential.
- Knowledge of Skills Development Legislation, Employment Equity and BBBEE Legislation, SETA Regulations and Grant Requirements and Training Centre Programme Offerings.
- Experience in conceptualising, creating, and delivering training in a complex business environment.
- Experience in planning and developing training initiatives based on business requirements.
- Excellent planning, co-ordination, and project management skills (essential).
- Proven ability to create structure, manage and influence various role players and meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal and Business acumen skills.
- Analytical and solution oriented.
- Proficient in all MS Packages-PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
- Valid drivers license and willing to travel as and when required.

**Package & Remuneration**:

- Negotiable depending on Qualifications and Experience.