Learning and Development Manager - Tsebo Facilities Solutions (JHB) at Tsebo Solution

As the Learning and Development Manager you will implement the Tsebo Facilities Solutions Learning and Development Strategy in line with the Tsebo Facilities Solutions & Group HR strategy for increased organisational effectiveness & HR value proposition by rendering a portfolio of learning and development services that enable competence, performance and culture enhancement through an organisation-wide framework for identification and management of talent pools; providing appropriate staff development interventions, leadership talent management and; Graduate and learnership programs ensuring alignment and compliance to relevant legislation.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Translate Talent Development strategy into operational implementation plans and drive the execution thereof.
• Align operational targets to business strategy, considering the long term (1-2 years) implications of actions on the viability of the business from a broader perspective
• Consider the impact of solutions on other areas of the business, as well as the interdependency of units
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level within the company. Youth Development Strategy (Learnerships, External Bursaries, Graduate Development Programs, Internships, Mentorship)
• Define and develop a framework for the Youth Development Strategy (targets and way forward)
• Provide clear guidance on the achievements of the youth strategy deliverables including learnerships, internships, graduates and Line Management
• Communicate what needs to be covered in the Learnership scope of work and the key administrative expectations.
• Formulate and communicate Individual Development Programs to provide direction on the key milestones to be covered in the Graduate Development Programs
• Periodic review of all graduate’s development in line with development program.
• Record keeping of all reviews and communication to line management and graduates.

Relationship Management: 

• Build and enhance relationships with the internal and external clients.
• Define and manage of the Service Level Agreements signed (with vendors, business units .
• Overall overseeing of the progress of the learners through forums and interaction with different hosting departmental heads. High-level interfacing between the organisation and SETA’s and relationship management.
• Identification of training institutions / providers to provide training.
• Provide guidance on tender process requirements and briefings including decision making process pertaining to Learning and

Develop and Management Legal Compliance in terms of Skills Development:

• Compilation and submission of annual Skills Development Levies, Workplace Skills Plan and required Training reports to the Department of Labour and other related stakeholders
• Generate/compile reports as and when required.
• Overall compliance and guidance provision to the organisation in respect of the Department of Labour regarding the general requirements.
• ISO guidelines to be observed. Design a framework for Induction of new engagements and implement within the business.

Succession Planning:

• Define, develop, implement and facilitate a framework for succession planning together with the Talent and Resourcing Manager. Provide direction and guidance to all HR Practitioners, HR Managers and line management to ensure alignment and compliance. 
• Ensure promotion of diversity of the workforce throughout all programs in the Organization.
• Together with the Talent and Resourcing Manager and the relevant HRBP/ HR Practitioner/HR Manager formulate development plans for successors and individuals who have potential for further responsibility.
• Identify internal and external work assignments for further learning.
• Assist the Talent & Resourcing Manager to update and maintain the succession plan annually.
• Facilitate the succession planning process

Budget Management:

• Forecast, plan, develop and review budgets that provide Tsebo Facilities Solution with return on investment.
• Assess, develop, propose and implement new models for learning & development structures to deliver on prescribed rebates.
• Manage and optimize the budget, ensuring all expenditure is in line with the agreed budgets.

Customer Relationships:

• Drive continuous improvement as an important element of service delivery.
• Establish sound relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective delivery of learning & development services.
• Keep up to date with Learning & Development developments and HR strategies within the environment.

Code of Conduct:

• Provide advice on the best approach to reach the best results.
• Promote TFS’s image and corporate citizenry through deliberate and co-ordinated activities
• Adhere to and uphold TFS HR Standards and values.

Skills and Competencies    

• Knowledge of curriculum and learning programme design
• Experience related to the development of skills and Competency Frameworks.
• Professional, functional and technical graduate internship and learner-ship program experience.
• Internal and or external Consulting experience would be an advantage.
• Experience working with specialist learning vendors and institutions.
• Experience in facilitation of learning programs at all levels of the organisation.
• Compilation of annual training calendar and WSP and submission thereof.
• BBBEE and scorecard reporting
• Knowledge of Skills Development, EE, LRA and SAQA legislation
• Knowledge of training facilitation, evaluation and moderation
• Ability to manage delivery of training through a national footprint
• Negotiation Communication (written and verbal)
• Working with complexity
• Managing professionally
• Delivering strategy
• Leading people
• MS Office skills
• Awareness of the market environment
• Driving change
• Customer thinking

Qualifications    

• Matric
• A tertiary qualification in Learning and Development Management, Training or Bachelors Degree of Human Resources would be an
• advantage
• 5 years managerial experience in a Training function within a technical and or Engineering environment would be an advantage.
• Experience working in a multi -site organisation