The Group Learning and Development Manager role is to support the overall business strategy and help the business grow through it employees and Learning & Development initiatives. Furthermore, the role is to develop and enhance the business’s talent and evolve the company’s future leaders.

Job Specifications:

Plan functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by organisational planning and budgeting systems.

Assess relevant training needs for employees and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.

Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by employees for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate.

Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.

Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, or manage this activity via external providers.

Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.

Organise training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.

Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.

Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.

Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including Skills Development, Health and Safety,

Employment Equity and B BBEE.

Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc, as required.

Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.

Recruit, manage and develop direct-reporting staff (if applicable).

Responsible for compiling, obtaining internal approval and submission of ATR and WSP to relevant SETA

Manage the effective claiming of all grants (mandatory, discretionary and other)

Manage relationships and communication with SETA (FASSET/ INSETA) and all role-players within the Group

Manage Learnerships and Internship Programs within the Group

Manage & report on all Bursary / Study assistance applications for the Group

Aligning of skills development with BBBEE Scorecard

Establish, implement and manage a Training Committee for the Group

Update and maintain the internal Training Console


Qualifications & Experience:

ESSENTIAL
Matric
Tertiary skills qualification
Qualified and registered as a Skills Development Facilitator
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a same / similar role
Financial services industry experience

COMPETENCIES

Essential
Open and approachable management style.
Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results.
Ability to work as an individual and to be a team player.
Confident, articulate and clear communication skills with all level of employees.
Ability to develop good working relationships with internal & external stakeholders
Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.
Confident public speaker.
Strong organisational skills.
High energy and clear focus on what needs to be achieved
Deadline and goal orientated
Project Management Skills
Numeracy skills
Negotiating and influencing skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS, OR KNOWLEDGE

Essential
Microsoft packages: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email.

Desirable
Understanding of learning needs analysis.
Creation of training programs.

EXPERIENCE & TRACK RECORD

Essential
Thrives in a fast paced, results-oriented environment requiring a high degree of flexibility whilst retaining business disciplines.
Desirable
Experience of managing and implementing innovative projects.