Learning and Development Manager

4 days ago

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Sharon Nurock Recruitment Full time

Are you passionate about driving growth through people?

An exciting opportunity exists for a
Learning & Development Manager
to lead the implementation of innovative training strategies and skills development plans within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, implement, and evaluate
    learning & development initiatives
    aligned to strategic business goals.
  • Oversee
    skills planning, training budgets, and statutory reporting
    to ensure compliance and business impact.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver
    best practice L&D solutions
    that strengthen leadership and talent pipelines.
  • Drive continuous improvement and support
    BBBEE and HR legislative compliance
    .
  • Build strong relationships
    with internal and external stakeholders while managing quality, safety, and environmental aspects of the L&D function.
  • Apply structured
    problem-solving and decision-making models
    (situation analysis, deviation analysis, etc.) to tackle challenges in a complex environment.
  • Anticipate and respond to
    future forces
    such as evolving technologies, socio-economic shifts, environmental influences, and the external war for talent.

What We're Looking For:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Training Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
  • 5–8 years' experience in Learning & Development at a specialist, supervisor, or senior level.
  • Knowledge of HR legislation, BBBEE processes, and preferably previous registration as a Skills Development Facilitator.
  • Proven ability to influence, engage, and deliver impact through leadership and talent development initiatives.
  • Complex business environment experience would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where you will shape learning culture, support business transformation, and make a measurable difference to employee development in a high-impact sector. You will anticipate and adapt to the changing world of work and solve complex challenges while making a measurable difference in a high-impact sector.

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