Job Description

Purpose

Responsible for the management, coordination, and implementation of the organisation's skills development and learning & development plans. This includes ensuring legislative compliance, effective grant submissions to SETA, submission of WSP and ATR. Designing and implementing learning initiatives that align with the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across the organisation and support overall business objectives.

Minimum Qualification

3-year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or HR related qualifications Registered Skills Development Facilitator Valid Driver's License Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)

Minimum Experience

A proven track record in working with SETA and submission of WSP/ATR's In-depth knowledge of SETA processes, Skills Development Act, and BBBEE codes 3 - 5 years' experience in managing and submitting Grants applications to SETA (preferably MERSETA) L&D Plan Development & Implementation Create the annual training plan for the company as an outcome of the training

Key Responsibilities

Grant Applications and Management

Submit Grant applications to SETA Liaise with SETA, training providers, and internal stakeholders Coordinate and monitor learning and development interventions aligned with business needs and industry standards. Facilitate learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and other development programmes. Identify skills gap and recommend training need Develop and implement sound learning and development procedures and methodologies Understanding of BBBEE as it related to Skills Development and reporting requirements

Reporting

Develop and implement workplace skills plans (WSP) and annual training reports (ATR) in line with SETA requirements. Submit Grant reports to SETA Design , develop, implement and monitor people development programmes in alignment with organisational talent management and skills retention strategies Develop a record keeping system for all learning and development interventions Maintain accurate records and reporting for audits and submissions Monitor training expenditure against budget and provide variance analysis Compile and consolidate Learning and Development month-end reports

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Laise with SETA and ensure that there are open lines of communications Consistently communicate with learning and development service providers to improve efficiencies in programme delivery Communicate with Divisional L&D teams to streamline processes

Core Competencies:

Knowledge of Skills Development Legislation

Deep understanding of the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and BBBEE codes. Familiarity with SETA requirements and processes.

Training and Development Expertise

Ability to design, implement, and evaluate training programmes. Experience with learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and workplace-based learning.

Strategic Planning

Competence in developing Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR). Aligning training initiatives with organisational goals and industry standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with SETAs, training providers, and internal departments. Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.

Project Management

Ability to manage multiple training projects simultaneously. Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.

Data Management and Reporting

Proficiency in maintaining accurate training records and preparing reports for audits and compliance. Familiarity with learning management systems and data analysis tools.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication for training delivery, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Facilitation and Coaching

Skilled in facilitating workshops and coaching employees for development. Ability to adapt facilitation style to different audiences and learning needs.

Behaviour

Passion for learning and helping others develop professionally Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet diverse learning needs Creativity and innovation in designing effective learning solutions Strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Professional integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement abilities Results-oriented approach with attention to detail and accuracy * Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in training program design