Regional Capabilty Lead(Learning & Development) at Sage

Job purpose:

• Drive the Learning & Development agenda within the AME region by developing capabilities required for business success

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Lead the Learning and Development function in line with the strategy of the global and AME region
• Partner with business to identify, develop and implement learning initiatives, in line with business objectives, for the AME region
• Support the Transformation agenda by driving the skills development pillar of B-BBEE
• Act as the Skills Development Facilitator
• Project manage the learning element of the Sage Internship Programme
• Work with the global Corporate L&D team to maintain alignment with global learning programmes, while ensuring local relevance
• Deliver training (ILT and virtual)
• Develop new training content when needed
• Manage the training budget for the AME region

Skills, know-how and experience:

Must have:

• Experience leading an Learning and development function in line with business   strategy
• ·6 plus years of experience in an learning and developement function 
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent facilitation skills (face to face and virtual)
• SDF, SETA and B-BBEE experience
• Proven end-to-end design and implementation of learning initiatives
• Ability to work independently
• Pro-active and results oriented
• Business partnering experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Learner Management Systems (e.g. Cornerstone)
• Experience with seta-registered Intern programmes (preferably MICT)
• Experience in ICT, corporate and global environment

Technical / professional qualifications:

• Degree (preferably HR/learning related)
• Certifications in learning-related areas an advantage, e.g. DISC, competency frameworks, performance consulting, etc.