Learning and Development Partner

SUMMARY:

A well-established corporate is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Partner to manage training activities, align learning with the L&D budget, and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering collaborative relationships to support the company’s strategic objectives.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Learning and Development
• Must have proven experience in skills gap analysis and the development of training programs
• Relevant experience in retail, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or wholesale environments is essential
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel locally when required

• Identifying and assessing the training needs of the business through needs/skills gap analysis, career pathing, and engagement with managers.
• Developing and implementing training initiatives across the business to build people capabilities that support career development, succession planning, talent development, and leadership programs.
• Managing training activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective adherence to policies and targets.
• Handling learning requirements from management and the business, aligning with the L&D budget, and ensuring effective learning delivery.
• Implementing learnerships and graduate programs.
• Partnering with managers and subject matter experts to assess training needs, determine development interventions, and propose implementation projects.
• Applying L&D practices by staying abreast of industry trends (FMCG, Pharmacy, and Logistics) and legislative requirements.
• Making recommendations to the business by identifying trends and providing feedback on success factors, risks, and gaps.
• Assisting in the accurate delivery of the learning curriculum to increase performance and deliver a return on investment.
• Partnering with Learning Administrators to ensure successful training coordination and delivery for delegates attending training.
• Staying informed about all learning work-back obligations and processes for Internships, Learnerships, and Graduate programs.
• Providing input into learning policies, practices, and annual budget preparations.
• Tracking the ROI (Return on Investment) on all programs and compiling reports when required.
• Developing collaborative relationships throughout the business to support the growth and strategic objectives of the company.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders through consultation, understanding their requirements, and accommodating their needs.
• Gathering manager feedback and evaluating employee readiness to identify appropriate training interventions.
• Capturing and consolidating all assigned training information for SETA, BBBEE, and other compliance reports.
• Building strong relationships with the skills development facilitator to ensure compliance.
• Administering Learnerships, Internships, and Graduate programs within the organization to ensure compliance with SETA requirements.
• Consolidating and submitting comprehensive monthly training reports to Managers and Senior Managers.
• Adhering to company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhering to Health and Safety rules and regulations.