Learning & Development Manager - Fourways at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview

• Advanced computer skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong administration skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and follow through
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Self-starter, with the ability to establish key, enabling relationships with colleagues across the business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or any related field

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in designing, coordinating, scheduling and conducting learning and development programs 
• Proven learning and development experience in a large Manufacturing/ Agriculture/Chemical/Engineering environments would be advantageous 
• Proven track record of dealing with CHIETA, MQA or similar statutory education bodies 
• Experience in WSP/ATR development and submission

Duties

• Preparation of wish lists for new DG application through Employee Development Discussions
• Reporting and ensuring DG allocations are met.
• Ensuring signing of first MOU’s with CHIETA for initial DG allocations.
• Timeous submission of MOU’s to CHIETA and SDF.
• Attending DG Meetings and reporting on progress regarding timeframes and completion of all responsible MOU’s.
• Monitoring and controlling DG funded budged - spend per person and extra costs.
• Preparation of official Mid-term and Closure reports to CHIETA
• Budget - Determining costs per person on total amounts and ensuring costs are captured on CRS system for the DG (Learnerships and Apprenticeships, DG Bursaries, EiT, TiT, FLC, ARPL, AET).
• Compiling of Learner Schedules and contracts 
• Liaising with external and internal customers; training providers; plants; workshops to communicate dates, arrange MOU’s, attendance registers and reports.
• Quality control evaluations through visits to training centres
• Implement and evaluate a three year training program for all apprentices and coordinate a one year training program for learners.
• Communicate and facilitate rotation of learners / apprentices to different plants.
• Identify suitable learners for five respective disciplines.
• Ensure correct supporting documents for registration are submitted to CHIETA.
• Preparation for on-site CHIETA monitoring visits through engagement with all relevant parties.
• Real time management of training programs and interventions based on unforeseen circumstances 
• Recruitment and Selection: 
• Responsible for the recruitment of learners and associate processes.
• Ensure entry medicals, onboarding requisite equipment/PPEE and textbooks are available.
• Facilitate, the ordering of new PPE for all new learners / apprentices and coordinate the issuing thereof.
• Responsible for all administration e.g. filing and scanning of all reports, attendance registers and certificates per apprentice/learner 
• Employee Development Discussions: 
• Assisting in the coordination and facilitation of EDD’s (together with Management and Trainers).
• Determination of criteria for applications for training opportunities..
• Selection of successful candidates in relation to DG Application wish list
• Ensuring CHIETA accreditations are maintained/renewed and regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinating payment to candidates for travelling allowances with the payroll department.
• Scheduling of Section 28 candidates’ training (ARPL)
• Compiling/completing Trade Test applications for RPL candidates as well as Apprentices.
• Liaising with and organising of FET colleges for learners /apprentices to attend classes.
• Coordinating AET arrangements with employees, providers and line management
• Ensure Capturing of all AET costs on CRS
• Initiating and coordinating the QALA for CHIETA Learnerships together with learners.
• Feedback/reporting to EE committee
• Responsible for Apprentice and Learner management, support and well-being interventions

Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Diligent
• Quality Oriented 
• Deadline driven 
• Problem Solving 
• Honesty and Integrity
• Customer Centric
• Collaborator Team Player 
• Manage Complexity
• Business Insight
• Strategic Mindset