Our client requires the service of a Learning & Development Specialist to support the Training & Development department’s purpose, vision and mission by creating blended learning interventions that support employee growth and the establishment of a learning culture within the company.

Key performance areas:

? Design, development and implementation of blended curricula for employees, field management and head office employees.
? Design, development and facilitation of workshops for Managers, Field Managers and head office employees.
? Talent pipeline development plans for field and head office employees.
? Design early morning training sessions.
? Design and development of e-learning lessons for employees, field management and head office employees.
? Maintaining relationships with Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts at all levels in the business.
? Management of the learning journey for employees at all levels in the business.
? Implementation of various learning strategies depending on the need and the role of the employee or group of employees.
? Participate in Organisational Development projects such as team & culture building and leadership development.


The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification
? At least 5 years’ experience as a Learning & Development Specialist, preferably within the retail sector.
? Experience in project management with the proven ability to create structure, manage and influence various role players and meet deadlines.
? Experience in Graphic Design will be advantageous
? Must have extensive experience in building BLENDED curricula for various levels - from a Sales Assistant to a senior manager (leadership development).
? Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to explain things in a simplistic and effective manner.
? Ability to maintain strong relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) & Stakeholders at all levels in the business.
? Ability to communicate with employees at all levels - CEO to Sales Assistant.
? Proven experience in conducting a needs analysis to determine an employee’s career path, developmental needs (talent mapping) and then creating / sourcing learning interventions to support this.
? Proven experience working with a LMS and an authoring tool.
? Facilitation experience at all levels of the business with a range of topics; from team building to leadership training.
? Proven ability to engage with learners and stakeholders across the business (academic cuddling).
? Attention to detail is of extreme importance.
? Being able to solve problems in a creative and collaborative way.
? Ability to work independently.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.