Employment Equity Analyst at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management

• Gather employment equity data from multiple sources, including HR systems, payroll, and recruitment databases.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
• Maintain a secure and organized database of employment equity information in compliance with company policies and data protection regulations.

Skills Development Administration

• Coordinate and administer skills development programs, including bursaries, learnerships, internships, and workplace training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of training schedules, attendance, and outcomes.
• Prepare and submit mandatory skills development reports, such as the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR), in compliance with SETA requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of skills development initiatives to ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and transformation objectives.
• Liaise with training providers, employees, and management to ensure smooth execution of skills development activities.

Skills Development Administration 

• Coordinate and oversee training programs for employees 
• Maintain accurate records of training attendance, grant tracking, learner progress tracking and certifications 
• Course creation (WD) 
• Monthly attendance audit (MIP) 
• Capturing of training register on WD 
• Monthly learner check-ins (engagement sessions) 
• Monthly internal and external stakeholder engagement sessions 
• Update Master Information Plan 

BBBEE Reporting & Compliance 

• Collect, verify, and compile data for Skills Development and Employment Equity as per BBBEE scorecard requirements. 
• Track and manage training spend on designated groups (e.g., unemployed learners, disabled employees). 
• Ensure all supporting documentation is in place for audits and BBBEE verification. 

Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Report (ATR) Submission 

• Compile and submit the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to the relevant SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) within the required timelines. 
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather training data and support skills development strategies. 
• Ensure compliance with SETA regulations and manage grant applications for mandatory and discretionary funding. 

Learnership & Internship Management 

• Coordinate learnership, apprenticeship, and internship programs, ensuring proper implementation. 
• Learner enrollments on Indicium system (SETA) 
• Monthly learner engagement sessions 

General Administration & Reporting 

• Maintain a centralized database of training records, qualifications, and certifications. 
• Generate monthly and annual training reports for management. 
• Assist with audits by ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date 

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze employment equity data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Generate and present employment equity reports, including demographic breakdowns and progress against targets.
• Assist in preparing statutory reports, such as the EEA2 and EEA4 submissions, in line with South African Employment Equity legislation.

Compliance and Administration

• Support the implementation of the company’s Employment Equity Plan by tracking and reporting on progress.
• Coordinate employment equity committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, and provide administrative support for audits and inspections.

Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with HR, recruitment, and line managers to ensure employment equity objectives are incorporated into workforce planning and talent management.
• Provide training and support to stakeholders on employment equity policies and systems.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding employment equity data and reports.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to support employment equity compliance and reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in HR data analysis, employment equity administration, or a similar role.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• Experience in administering skills development programs and compiling WSP and ATR reports is advantageous.