Learning and Development Specialist: Energy (Designate) - Malelane at RCL Foods

Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters! 

RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an analytical critical thinking Learning and Development  Specialist to join the Sugar Division. The Learning and Development Specialist  will report to the Learning and Development Manager and the role will be based at Malelane.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A relevant Technical and a relevant Learning/HRD focused tertiary qualification.
• Certificate and Higher Certificate OD ETDP required.
• Assessor and/or Moderator Accreditation.
• Minimum of 5 years technical production experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a learning and development function or similar environment.
• Knowledge of basic Engineering Fundamentals required.
• Expertise in the field of Boilers and Energy (Subject Matter Expert) essential.
• Sugar Industry experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Sugar business processes and Standard Operating Procedure’s would be an advantage.
• Learning/Training/Development/Mentoring/Coaching experience required.
• Proven experience leading/managing/supervising teams essential.
• Proven people management skills and a passion for training and development essential.
• Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, BBBEE, SETA (AgriSETA and EWSETA) and SAQA.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African Citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Compile and submit a Workplace skills plan for Energy.
• Ensure that the Workplace skills plan is successfully implemented.
• Oversee and track the execution of the WSP.
• Maintain a skills matrix and drive implementation together with line management.
• Identify competency gaps by conducting a competency-based training needs analysis for Energy.
• Design and create training manuals, online learning modules and course materials.
• Design, develop and deliver professional technical training interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure they are current and effective.
• Moderation of all training activities, planning, resources, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure the Learning record keeping system provides for Compliance audits related to BBBEE, SETA, Skills Development Act as well as the Income Tax Act.
• Ensure the correct application of Learning and Development policies.
• Support HR with the onboarding of new hires.
• Support the successful execution of the Talent Pipeline development initiatives.
• Provide monthly management reports.
• Ensure effective cost control for training and development initiatives within your functional area.
• Manage SETA funding returns.
• Select and supervise facilitators and training service providers.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.