Training Academy Manager (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Automotive Training Academy Manager

POSITION INFO:

Dealer Training Academy Manager

A well known international automotive OEM is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the Dealer Training Academy Manager position in Sales Organisation Group Services - NSO Division (Centurion)

Brief Role Description

• To develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the Dealer Network aligned to Group and international standards, to manage training facilities which service the Dealer Network in all regions throughout South Africa and to provide training services to the rest of Africa identified markets

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Assisting in defining and co-ordinating the annual Supervising the Dealer Training Academy BPO supplier in delivering the targeted training and certification within company’s areas of responsibility in Sub’Saharan Africa including Namibia and Botswana.
• Participation in the Training Academy Strategy development and supervision of the annual compilation of service delivery prospectus and schedules, per Brand and approve the release and communication of same.
• To manage the procurement process for the Training Academy and the definition, and compilation of the specifications of the new service providers to collate RFQs for business needs.
• Develop the Training Academy services and value proposition to the Dealer Network in Sub-Saharan Africa and communicate through NSO Leadership, Brand Representatives, and Dealers in Different Countries.
• Participation in the monthly Finance Review with NSO Controlling and document outcomes for the Sub-Saharan Content.
• Key Performance indications and measures in conjunction with Group, NSO Brands, and Training Academy.
• Supervise and support the BPO Supplier with the management of the core systems for the Training Academy especially the Learning Management System (LSM), Assessments and Systems, and Training Systems from a Sub-Saharan perspective.
• Overseeing the operations and Governance Manuals to ensure data management, data integrity, and performance KPI reporting are adhered to.
• Manage and coordinate allocated projects according to standard project management principles.
• Support sub-Saharan Dealer Network personnel competence through key Academy activities.

Qualifications, Experience & skills requirements

• Must have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources Management
• Must have a minimum of 5 Years experience at a supervisory level
• Must have experience in Training Needs Analysis and, Financial and Business management in the motor industry.
• Experience with administration of Seta’s Skills Development Programs and Learnerships would be beneficial.
• Experience in developing metrics, measuring results and collating management information reporting.
• Experience in general procurement practices (tender management) and vendor management through contracts and/or Service Level Agreements
• Analytical and conceptual ability to plan and execute the SSA strategy for the academy.
• Business management acumen and understanding of financial principles.
• Advanced process management and systems orientation skills, understanding core business drivers and the effects thereof including effective planning and organising skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and ability to drive business and customer value-creation in different countries

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