Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Peaple & Culture Skills Development Coordinator to join the Head Office team in Midrand.
- To support the implementation, coordination, and administration of bursary, work-integrated learning (WIL), learnership, and learner development programmes, ensuring effective execution, compliance, and tracking in line with the People Transformation strategy.
- The role focuses on operational delivery, programme coordination, and reporting, ensuring learner initiatives are efficiently executed and contribute to workforce capability and BBBEE requirements.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Matric or Senior Certificate, Diploma in Human Resources, Education or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in skills development, bursary administration, learnerships, or WIL programme coordination.
- Working knowledge of Skills Development Act, BBBEE Codes (Skills Development element), and SETA frameworks.
Advantageous:
- Diploma in HR / Skills Development Facilitator / Transformation. Experience working with SETAs, TVET colleges, and Universities
- Exposure to RPL, graduate programmes, and learner administration systems. Experience in healthcare, retail, or regulated industries
Job Specification...
Bursary Programme Administration & Support:
- Administer bursary programmes in line with approved frameworks, policies, and criteria.
- Coordinate bursary application processes, documentation, and selection logistics.
- Track bursar academic progress, funding disbursements, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain accurate bursary records and ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Support placement and integration of bursars into workplace opportunities where applicable.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordination:
- Coordinate WIL placements in line with agreements with academic institutions.
- Liaise with Learning Partners and Line Manager to facilitate learner placement and workplace exposure.
- Track learner attendance, progress, and completion of workplace requirements.
- Ensure required documentation, agreements, and evaluations are completed and stored.
- Provide administrative support to ensure learners receive structured and compliant workplace experience.
Learnerships, Internships & Graduate Programme Support:
- Support the rollout and administration of learnerships, internships, and graduate programmes.
- Coordinate onboarding, contracts, stipends, and learner documentation.
- Track learner progress, completion, and absorption into the business.
- Ensure alignment with SETA requirements and BBBEE reporting needs.
Regulatory, SETA & Compliance Support:
- Support SDF with WSP and ATR data collection and submission processes.
- Ensure learner programme documentation meets audit and compliance standards.
- Maintain learner records in line with SETA and legislative requirements.
- Assist in preparing documentation for audits and verification processes.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Act as a coordination point between learners, institutions, SETAs, and internal stakeholders.
- Support relationships with academic institutions and training providers.
- Liaise with Learning Partners and Line Manager to ensure smooth learner placement and support.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for stakeholder engagements.
Data Management, Tracking & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate learner databases, dashboards, and tracking tools.
Track key metrics including:
- Learner intake and completion
- Bursary allocations and spend
- Programme participation
- Prepare reports and provide data inputs to the Manager for decision-making and governance reporting.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and auditability.
Programme Execution & Continuous Improvement Support:
- Support the implementation of approved learner development frameworks and processes.
- Identify operational gaps and escalate improvement opportunities to the Manager.
- Assist in standardizing processes, templates, and documentation.
- Support digitization and system-based tracking of learner programmes.
General
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies... Special Conditions of Employment:
- Working knowledge of skills development processes, learner programme administration, and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage administrative processes accurately.
- Understands the operational role of learner programmes in supporting workforce capability and compliance.
- Clear and professional communication with learners, institutions, and internal stakeholders.
- Builds effective working relationships and supports collaboration across teams.
- Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all learner programme documentation.
- Able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and coordination requirements.
- Proficiency in administrative systems, reporting tools, and learner tracking platforms.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Working conditions
- Travel as required to support learner placements and stakeholder engagement.
Legal Requirements
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and Benefits...
- Marketed related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 29 May 2026
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