Senior Training & Development Specialist

About the Role

You will lead the full learning and development function, including skills development strategy, training delivery, compliance, and digital learning systems, while ensuring alignment with B-BBEE and SETA requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify skills gaps, performance trends, and development priorities across the organisation
• Develop and implement a structured skills development strategy aligned to business objectives
• Maintain and update competency frameworks and skills matrices

• Design and implement training programmes including classroom, e-learning, and blended learning
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and onboarding programmes
• Develop training material including manuals, guides, and digital content

• Design and implement leadership development programmes
• Drive mentorship, coaching, and succession planning initiatives
• Support capability development across all levels of the organisation

• Compile, submit, and manage Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
• Ensure compliance with SETA requirements and grant processes
• Track Skills Development Levy (SDL) and ensure accurate reporting

• Manage SETA-accredited learnerships and internship programmes
• Coordinate onboarding, tracking, and performance monitoring
• Evaluate programme effectiveness and recommend improvements

• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training platforms
• Implement and optimise digital learning solutions
• Track training participation, completion, and feedback

• Measure training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI)
• Provide reporting and insights to management and stakeholders
• Continuously improve training programmes and processes

• Collaborate with line managers, HR, and leadership to support development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and B-BBEE requirements
• Maintain accurate training records and audit readiness

• Degree or relevant qualification in ODETDP (Occupationally Directed Education, Training & Development)
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) qualification
• 5+ years experience in learning and development programme design and implementation
• Experience in training facilitation (classroom, virtual, blended learning)
• Experience in instructional design and content development
• Strong experience in SETA compliance, WSP/ATR, and skills development reporting
• Experience managing learnerships and internships
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience with SAGE People Training Module
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Own vehicle and willingness to travel to multiple sites

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to align learning to business needs
• Strong planning, organisation, and coordination ability
• High attention to detail, especially in compliance and reporting
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

South Africa (multi-site environment with travel)

• Join a leading organisation in the student accommodation sector
• Drive impactful learning and development initiatives
• Work closely with leadership and influence organisational capability
• Exposure to SETA, B-BBEE, and large-scale skills development programmes
• Opportunity to lead and innovate within the L&D function