Specialist: Learning and Development, Durban

About the job Specialist: Learning and Development

Purpose of the Job:

The

Specialist, Learning and Development, is

accountable for supervising and facilitating training. Key Performance Areas

Policy Review and Implementation

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures, and processes. Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies. Manage training requirements.

Conduct training needs analysis as per the PDP (Personal Development Process (PDP). Design, develop, and/or source appropriate learning solution. Ensure correct logistical training arrangements are made. Design and conduct formative and summative assessments Evaluate the required effectiveness and efficiency of learning solutions.Facilitate training where applicable. Legislative Compliance.

Benchmark learning and development standards for possible implementation in the company. Keep updated with changes in legislation. Develop appropriate tactics and strategies to ensure compliance with said changes. Implement WSP to ensure developmental needs are addressed. Maintain compliance with training interventions.Develop an SLA with service providers. Evaluate training interventions. Design of standard curriculum and courses within the Professional Learning Academy. Standardise all operational learning interventions for implementation throughout the organisation. Manage toolbox and Training Calendar.

Manage the training calendar for all offices. Manage and input new case material and information into the learning and development toolbox. Reporting and Administration

Prepare and submit regulation reports as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions. Develop reports/ procedures and guide the process through the alignment of the documents to the overall strategy. Develop functional reporting systems for management, projects, or performance reporting.Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation, and provide management information both verbally and in report format. Ensure maintenance of training records (e.g., attendance registers, training evaluation forms, etc.). Act as a member of the Skills Development Committee (SDC).

Ensure learning solutions are in line with the National Skills Development Strategy. Align the implementation of learning solutions with the Annual Training Report and Workplace Skills Plan. Participate in SDC meetings. Stakeholder Management

Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders in relation to investments and proactively and progressively manage the relationships. Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact. Represent the Fund in relevant external activities and events. Finance management

Manage budget according to the business Plan. Comply with budget restrictions as outlined by the finance and procurement departments and the PMFA. Evaluate training cost optimization and budget control. Assessments and Moderation of all internal programmes.

Develop Assessments and other criteria for internal programs. Moderate Assessments based on moderation principles as set by SAQA. Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in a related qualification. Experience

Relevant 5 - 7 years training and facilitation experience, of which 2 (two) years must have been in the area of expertise. Resilience Communication Working with People Network and Alliances Planning, Organising and Coordinating Employee Engagement Personal Mastery Judgment and Decision MakingEthics and Values Client Service Orientation Change management Conflict management Critical and innovative thinking Facilitation and Presentation Skills Policy conceptualisation and formulation Programme/project management Service Delivery Innovation Stakeholder development and relations ReportingTechnical Competencies Knowledge of education, learning, and development theory&methodologies. Knowledge of training best practices. Knowledge of curriculum development Using effective classroom training techniques, promoting active learning, adapting instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encouraging individual practice. Advanced technical experience in computer usage skills.

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