Workforce Skills Director

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In todayxe2x80x99s xe2x80x98iNTTerconnectedxe2x80x99 world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the worldxe2x80x99s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team? The world is changing at a phenomenal pace and companies are accelerating their digital transformations. This gives NTT a fantastic opportunity to win new business and grow through serving our clients requirements. To do this the skills of our people have to evolve; what got us here wonxe2x80x99t get us to where we need to be.

The primary objective of this role is to lead on our workforce management plans ensuring we are recruiting and growing our skills for the future.

Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Produce and be the custodian of the DO&GBS future workforce skills plan xe2x80x93 defining what we have today and what we need in the future. Ensuring delivery of the plan is through others including the HRDxe2x80x99s, the L&D Director, the business leaders and the recruitment team amongst others

Working with the HRVP, develop strategies to achieve DO&GBS future skills requirements through recruitment and development of existing workforce

This role will work closely with the L&D Director who will be responsible for executing the training plan

Design and deliver programs that will help DO&GBS achieve itxe2x80x99s gender equality ambitions including such ideas as developing a returning mothers program, a job changer program etc (this will evolve to other areas of inclusion over time but gender equality is the first priority) * Coach, mentor and individuals in the team.

  • Effectively manage a team, their resources, capacity and overall performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Has worked in a similar skills focussed role to develop workforce strategies to develop future skills of teams and units

Has experience of working in large global organisations

Must have a proven track record of delivery in IT services

A good understanding of the future skills required in an IT services organisation

Delivery focus

Analytical approach xe2x80x93 being able to analyse what we have today compared with what we need in the future through external research is imperative

Required Experience:

Relevant experience in a similar learning and development role within a related environment

Solid working experience in a learning and development capacity

Demonstrable experience in learning and development content creation, maintenance of training processes, and the successful development of ongoing training and development programs

Strong previous experience leading and managing a team

Excellent experience dealing with clients and managing service levels

Excellent stakeholder engagement experience at all levels in the organisation

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Mindset, relationship and stakeholder experience:
  • Has an output mindset xe2x80x93 focuses on the impact of their actions and projects as opposed to task mindset, they must be able to make a difference and deliver
  • Has the ability to communicate confidently at C-Level and builds meaningful internal and external relationships
  • Is calm and considered but also brings a sense of urgency to their delivery, if we are to grow NTT we must transform our the skills of our organisation fast
  • Is a problem solver and can work independently
  • Proactively resolves internal issues at pace whilst preserving healthy, constructive relationships
  • Is a team player xe2x80x93 realises that the good of the organisation is more important than the performance themselves
  • Demonstrated and relevant experience in a similar role within a related environment
Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

Being part of a global pioneer xe2x80x93 where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology xe2x80x93 backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the worldxe2x80x99s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the groupxe2x80x99s many new xe2x80x98firstsxe2x80x99.

Making a difference xe2x80x93 by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

Being your best self xe2x80x93 in a progressive xe2x80x98Connected Workingxe2x80x99 environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career xe2x80x93 with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

NTT Corporation

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1256615
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned