Group Learning and Development Manager at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Analyse AECI’s current and future needs to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
• Formulate an employee learning and development, skills, competency and learning framework to align with the overall business, and Human Resource strategy.
• Create engaging and effective learning programmes that address the identified skill gaps. This may involve developing e-learning modules, instructor-led training, blended learning programs, and on-the-job training.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for the design and implementation of Blended Learning programs
• Establish the right learning technologies to support the learning programmes. This may involve evaluating different learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and other technologies.
• Maintain strong communication channels with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on training initiatives, progress, and outcomes.
• Foster positive relationships with external partners, including educational institutions and training providers and SETA’s.
• The Research & Design Learning Innovation & AI Opportunities process is to be forward-thinking by prioritizing innovation in learning. Maintaining an innovative Learning function will provide better learning and career development opportunities to employees.
• Review and update curriculum on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with department heads and stakeholders to identify training needs and ensure the curriculum meets current and future business requirements.
• Facilitating career development discussions between employees and managers to identify growth opportunities and create individual development plans.
• Collaborating with HR and departmental leaders to implement talent development programmes, succession planning, and leadership. development initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum: Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree / Professional Qualification
• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Advantageous: Registered with the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) as a Chartered Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
• Registered as an Assessor and Moderator
• SDF (advantageous)
• Moderator certification
• 5-8 years of experience in a learning and development role of which 3 years must be at a management or supervisory level
• In depth experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes, deadlines, and large budgets
• Experience in working in Engineering or Chemicals field (advantageous)
• Leading and Supervising
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Persuading and Influencing
• Problem solving