Talent Lead SSA at Ipsos

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Training Management

• Gather all training needs across region to create training plan for SSA
• Evaluate requests for training as per business objectives and BEE focus
• Facilitate the learnership, internships and YES programs
• Identify, assess, working with and manage internal and external training suppliers on both content creation and delivery of soft skills, leadership and technical trainings.
• Ensure all training content and drive are to the highest levels in the business.
• Drive ITC Training with SSA region
• Plan and drive all Knowledge sharing activities in SSA in conjunction with countries.
• Ensure employees and managers are aware of training offerings.
• Support region on R&R plans & initiatives 
• Support region on employee wellbeing plans & initiatives
• Capture all L&D information for compilation of statutory and organizational reporting.
• Ensure accurate recording of all L&D activities (Formal / informal).
• Implement a learning culture - fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within Ipsos SSA. They encourage employees to take ownership of their learning and provide opportunities for self-directed learning, knowledge sharing, and skill-building. 

Learnership, YES and Internment Management programs

• Facilitate needs assessment relating to learnership programmes and develop annual learner intake plan.
• Recruitment of learners, interns and YES agents 
• Ensure intake of learners as per intake plan and ensure learner allocation.
• Ensure sign-on and learner induction as per policy and procedure.
• Track, monitor and report learner progress.
• Facilitate placement of unemployed learners to meet organization’s strategic objectives.

BBBEE Reporting

• Compile Annual Training Report and Work Skills Plan reporting for SA 
• Ensure all necessary training records are up to date and maintained for employment equity purposes and ensure you develop & submit ATR (Annual Training Report) and WSP (Workplace Skills Plan) to SETAs (Sector Education and Training Authorities).by the specified time 
• Return of Skills Levy claimable from SETA
• Ensure that the EE report is submitted to the Department of Labour annually

Forums 

• Sit on the BBBEE forums
• Sit on EE forum

Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree
• Knowledge of office processes, procedures and technology.
• Experience in training, BBBEE, Skills and good understanding of business training and development needs
• Logical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Sound trouble-shooting skills.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Sound team management and work scheduling experience.
• Work requires willingness to work to a flexible schedule.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to build strong links with the other departments of the business.
• Be proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent team player