Skills Development Co-Ordinator at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose of the role 

• To assist with the coordination and management of all Learnership, Internship and Skills Development Programmes. Liaise with SETAs and internal clients.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Coordination:

• Manage and facilitate the end-to-end closure of 2025 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process.
• Implement and manage the end-to-end 2026 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process throughout the programme.
• Liaise with training providers, INSETA and BANKSETA when required.
• Resolve any queries which may arise from SETAs and learners.
• Skills Development Early Careers Reporting.
• Manage training logistics – Logbook follow up, Learnership Graduation.
• Scheduling of candidates for engagements throughout the learning journey.
• Funding Window Applications: business needs analysis and submitting of applications in collaboration with the GSDM and SDM.
• Work closely with all Skills Development Team members in the achievement of Team goals and objectives.

HR:

• Provide mentoring and coaching to Early Careers candidates when required.
• Assist with recruitment if required.
• Conduct performance conversations with Early Careers candidates.
• Manage daily learners daily while in training.
• Assist with processing training invoices and payroll input monthly.

Project Management:

• Assist in the implementation of Skills Development projects.
• Manage and participate in Internship Candidate Journey.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Good attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Speaks fluently and writes in a well-structured and logical manner.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team orientated environment
• Service driven, a sense of urgency and a team player.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and handles criticism well and learns from it.
• Innovative/ critical thinking/ and problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• Relevant HR qualification
• ETDP qualification an advantage
• 3-4 years’ work experience in an HR/Training department
• Have worked with learnerships – an advantage