Learning & Development Specialist - Centurion

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: B Degree ( NQF 7)

• NQF 8 Preferable

INTERNAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Specialist - 6 years of work experience

3 years of practitioner-level experience

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Learning Practitioner/Assessor Certification

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Learning needs analysis and stakeholder consultation

-Conduct in-depth learning needs analyses in consultation with relevant stakeholders by:

• Identifying skills gaps, skills priorities, performance challenges, and capability needs across the organisation.
• Partnering with Organisational Development Specialists to integrate leadership capability insights into talent, succession, and L&D plans, ensuring alignment between leadership development initiatives, organisational priorities, and future L&D capability requirements.

1. Manage Learning Project

• Develop, maintain, and review Technical and Generic Competency Dictionaries
• Co-create, implement, and review Coaching and Mentoring programmes
• Conduct competency-based assessments and Skills audits
• Procure and contract-manage service providers for all L&D-related projects as required
• Provide input to the L&D strategy and develop and maintain L&D policy and procedure

1. Design, development, delivery, and evaluation of learning solutions

• Research, design, develop, and deliver and/or procure high-impact, credit-bearing learning interventions using blended learning approaches, including in-person facilitation, virtual training, and digital content, to support Leadership Development aligned to the Leadership Charter and SAQA/NQF/SETA
• Facilitate customised, engaging, high-quality leadership development and core (soft) skills learning sessions that drive behaviour change and performance outcomes.

Impact measurement and evaluation:

• Track, analyse, and report on the effectiveness and business impact of learning initiatives.
• Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve learning solutions.

1. Innovation Champion and effective use of AI and emerging technologies

• Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to enhance the design, development, and delivery of learning solutions.
• Champion innovation by identifying and implementing new tools, platforms (LMS), and methodologies that improve learner engagement, efficiency, and impact.
• Act as a change agent within the team and organisation by promoting a learning culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and future-focused thinking.

1. Combined Assurance

• Implement risk identification and mitigation for initiatives within the scope of control.
• Ensure that the control environment (legislation, policies, procedures, and best practices) is enabled for L&D interventions.
• Implement budget management, reporting, and monitoring interventions within the scope of control.

1. Organisational Participation and Team Support

Participate in cross-functional teams, committees, etc., as appointed