Experience
Minimum: 5 years’ Training and Development experience as a qualified Specialist.
Desired: Experience in the Banking and Financial Services industry.

Job Purpose
Job holder is responsible and accountable for executing strategic and operational Training and Development initiatives. Responsible for the preparation and presentation of company-wide training linked to the company’s strategic plan and the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).Designs and delivers programs for professional employees and identifies externally suitable programs. A critical success factor to this role is the ability to understand the learning and development philosophy and ensure that the function adds value to the People Management agenda.

Responsibilities
Learning and Development strategy
Employee Engagement
HR Operations and Service Delivery

Skills
Excellent sense of operations and an appreciation for the interplay between human resource strategy and the needs of a growing business; understanding implications of decisions on business.
Ability to develop and execute sound human resource policies with the contribution and support of line management.
Experience in stakeholder management, team management, influencing / advising stakeholders on best HR practice.
Good commercial acumen - appreciation of budgeting and basic financial management.
Technically adept in Learning and Development; Change Management, Strong Consulting, process and project management skills.
Team player: able to work both independently, efficiently and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.
Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
Ability to accept accountability, results oriented approach to achievement of objectives
Have a sense of urgency and attention to detail
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, verbal & written communication and presentation skills. Strong influencing and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational, planning and execution skills
Unquestionable integrity, confidentiality and respect.
Persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively.
Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience.