Learning And Development Specialist

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Company DescriptioniKhokha is a place where chance-takers become change-makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest-growing FinTech's in Africa, we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.Youxe2x80x99ll be the architect of growth, working alongside the Learning Manager to craft and deliver learning solutions that actually make a difference. From spotting training needs to diving into analytics, developing engaging training material, and running impactful programs, youxe2x80x99ll help turn potential into performance.Itxe2x80x99s not just about upskillingxe2x80x94itxe2x80x99s about future-proofing our people and making sure every learning experience leaves a lasting mark on the iK Tribe.In addition to the above, you will:Planning & Coordination:

  • Sourcing details or service providers for learning and development interventions as defined by the learning objectives, alongside the Learning coordinator
  • Brief service providers on the specific requirements of the programmes
  • Communicate with stakeholders on course details
  • Manage delegates responses for the relevant courses
  • Assist in facilitating, collecting, capturing and sorting of any information arising from the training needs analysis
  • Ensuring the project management boards where projects are managed are up to date
  • Co-ordinate in-house and external training
  • Preparing the training facilities (if internal or at an offsite venue)
  • Organise travel, catering and accommodation requirements for service providers and or delegates
  • Ownership of the training calendar/ plan for the year and assist in initiating these planned sessions
  • Manage and facilitate the monthly induction programme for the business, including preparation of the induction presentation manual;
  • Co-ordinate diaries for the Learning Manager and induction presenters
Learning & Development:
  • Develop a competency frame, training needs analysis and a training matrix
  • Work with finance to reconcile accounts relating to external service providers
  • Produce compelling learning material using in house capacity or external service providers where necessary
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts across the business to create learning material
  • Proactively prepares creative and high impact communications to entice learners to engagement
  • Ensure adherence to relevant legislation
  • Support initiatives to drive a learning culture
  • Liaise with the relevant SETAs for any skills programmes
  • Support the business units with graduate programme initiatives and Learnership programmes
  • Maintain the learning policy on an ongoing basis
  • Develops assessment instruments to evaluate program effectiveness leveraging various assessment models
  • Develops surveys to understand the business and learner needs
Reporting:
  • Monthly reporting on all Learning and development areas to Stakeholders
  • Reporting on monthly learning expenditure and ensuring the budget is constantly up to date
  • Highlighting and analysing trends and patterns within the L&D space
  • Ensure accurate record keeping monthly for reporting purposes
  • Analyse learning and development evaluations and general feedback to drive continuous improvements to programmes and changes to service providers
  • Updating all trackers for L&D
  • Manage iKhokhaxe2x80x99s online learning platform, LinkedIn Learning, as a super user. This includes ensuring that licenses are up to date. Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of LinkedIn Learning and making recommendations
  • Assists with the Annual Training Report and Workforce Skills Planning report, and collation of supporting documentation
  • Maintain and drive usage of the companyxe2x80x99s learning management system monthly
HR Admin:
  • Assisting with ad hoc HR initiatives
  • Assist employees with any L&D related queries
  • Maintain regular contact with learners to ensure that any roadblocks are addressed proactively and learners are supported
Research:
  • Proactively researches relevant topics, advancements in the field of fintech and learning & development
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development, keeping current with business trends and compliance requirements of the job
  • Remain up to date with relevant trends in the learning domain and tech domain.
QualificationsDegree in HR or any relevant tertiary qualificationDeal breakers:3-5 years experience in a high-performing, fast-paced Learning & Development, Human Resources or Fintech environments.Additional Skills & Knowledge:
  • Functional experience in talent development, training, facilitation, general HR administration, managing SETA funded programmes;
  • Instructional Design experience and developing creative learning material;
  • Experience with Learner Management Systems and e-learning portals (including LinkedIn Learning);
  • High sense of responsibility and pride in their work;
  • Self-driven, go-getter who can prioritise work effectively;
  • Accuracy in execution, attention to detail and reliability in meeting set deadlines and work with sense of urgency
  • Strong analytical skills and database acumen;
  • High learning agility and growth mindset;
  • Effective communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects on go;
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to build cross-functional relationships, partnering and teaming skills, and ability to influence others;
  • Tech-savvy and proficient in MS Office applications, project management tools, and other on-demand, online meeting, web conferencing, and video conferencing applications that can facilitate communication and learning
Additional InformationPerks of joining the Tribe?
  • Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits, including reduced Gap cover rates. Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
  • Visionary leadership.
  • Seize the opportunity for study leave.
  • Access to on-demand learning at your fingertips.
  • Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (itxe2x80x99s true, we surveyed our Employees, and they told us so).
  • If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1430207
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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