Skills Development Project Manager at B&M Analysts

About the job

What do we do?

Our purpose is to build dignity and opportunity through a production-led economy. This means making South Africa a globally competitive manufacturing hub. We do this by partnering with government and leading companies to facilitate innovative sector or value chain development programmes. These programmes include global best practice discovery, shared learning networks, value chain development strategy and execution, manufacturing performance diagnostics, skills development and SME Accelerators. Our work is underpinned by facts, driven by data, and designed for impact.

What's the role?

You'll be joining a team running large-scale skills development programmes for some of South Africa's most exciting companies. You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Skills Development to implement executive, leadership and shop floor training initiatives, optimise their current delivery, monitor and evaluate progress and report back to clients. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for online training systems improvement, trouble shooting and engaging with LMS service providers to improve processes and service.

BMA is an Equal Opportunity employer and preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals as described in the Employment Equity Act.

What will you be doing?

• Review, optimise and consider options for LMS systems improvement

• Develop, update and oversee skills programme onboarding packs, learner contracts and service level agreements

• Develop, analyse, and review client and learner progress reports

• Support the team with system related learner queries

• Track, monitor and evaluate the performance of programme mentors and trainers against programme objectives

• Support the implementation of skills programme marketing and communication strategies

• Understand, update and support programme budgeting and forecasting

• Support the analysis of existing programme content suitability and suggest options for improvement

• Planning, scheduling, and delivering annual manufacturing training awards, other learner engagement sessions and workshops related to our skills development programmes

• Support the implementation of the skills development marketing and communications strategy to ensure effective outcomes, growing learner numbers and high levels of client engagement in programmes

• Develop relationships with key SETA programmes in strategic sectors and support the delivery of skills development programmes and manage associated compliance related requirements

Who are you?

• You want to make a difference in South Africa in manufacturing and you see the value of skills development in driving growth.

• You have a passion for developing people.

• You are curious and once you see a problem, are committed to finding the solution.

• You are structured/organised and a self-starter.

• You have strong attention to detail – nothing wrong with a healthy dose of OCD.

• You are socially adaptable – the ability and desire to engage with people from different socioeconomic backgrounds and in different environments.

• You are an outgoing person with excellent language and communication skills – you have no problem picking up the phone and engaging with clients.

• You are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

• You are energised through working hard and giving your all.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (Honours preferable) from a leading university.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience working in online skills development.

• Strong Excel skills.

Beneficial Requirements:

• PowerBI experience and skills.

• Recognised project management qualification, e.g. PMP, Agile, etc.

To apply, please click on the link which will take you directly to the first phase of our recruitment process which is a 30 minute cognitive ability test. We look forward to hearing from you.