Training And Development Officer at Afrika Tikkun

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION

To coordinate training and development initiatives to support the organization in collaboration with all departments to ensure the excellent execution of training and development function.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage the facilitation process for internal trainings for employees
• Timeous administration of attendance/monthly reports
• Effective planning/scheduling
• Ensure that employees expectations met
• Liaise with SD Facilitator regarding training provided on an ongoing basis for employees; provide the SDF with registers, proof of payment, copies of invoices and certificates
• Manage the facilitation process for external trainings for beneficiaries and scale up projects
• Timeous administration of attendance/monthly reports
• Effective planning/scheduling
• Ensure that employees expectations met
• Liaise with SD Facilitator regarding training provided on an ongoing basis for external trainings; provide the SDF with registers, proof of payment, copies of invoices and certificates if provided.
• Learning Material Development for the Learning Management System
• Designing of new product courseware
• Effective use of learning aids
• Regular review of material
• Plan, design and implement effective training curriculums for the different levels of company employees within the organisation 
•       Manage Employment Equity and Skills Development forums with the intention of ensuring that compliance is achieved and that the forums contribute to the Training and Development portfolio
•       Collaborate with management and training committee to identify training needs in the organisation’s different business units
•       Schedule appropriate training sessions in accordance with the agreed WSP/ATR as requested by SDF
•       Train and guide employees effectively to ensure that all employees are performing as per their job descriptions and requirements. 
•       Measure outcomes from training and monitor staff progress from training provided

Performance Management System:
Training needs analysis.
Individual Development plans
Training Policies and Procedures:
Ongoing review and oversight.

•       Organisation’s Induction and Orientation
•       Conduct an institution-wide needs analysis to address skills gaps and conduct annual skills gap analysis
•       Identify and facilitate key training courses for current and new employees
•       Manage the evaluation and reporting to the HR, and skills development facilitator and Director Manager on the effectiveness of training
•       Record evidence and reporting on training initiatives
•       Manage the development and implementation of progress reports for employees that are enrolled for study bursaries, internships, graduate programmes, etc.
•       Develop action plans via the HR department to address poor work performance and support employees that require re-assessment
•       Manage the planning and coordination of training schedules with HR Manager and SDF
•       Ensure that all logistics related to the venue are pre-arranged
•       To manage the delivery of employee engagement initiatives such as employee satisfaction surveys
•       Ensure implementation and reporting of staff study bursaries and loans
•       Develop and report on effective systems to measure performance of all staff that demonstrates the impact of training initiatives through various training delivery models
•       Manage the delivery of key projects such as Care and Growth, Legitimate Leadership, Teambuilding, etc. within allocated budget
•       Manage the execution of training projects (timelines, reporting etc.) for both internally and with other external stakeholders
•       Identify and utilise technology to develop new methods of conducting training.
•       Quarterly implementation of wellness programmes
•       Develop strategies to keep employees engaged

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Matric;

• Diploma / Degree (Human Resource Management)
• Min 2 years’ experience facilitating learning interventions for groups & individual learners
• Proven experience evaluating learning interventions
• Proven experience identifying learner skills/competency gaps
• Min 2 years’ experience in learning material design & development
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Knowledge of Skill Development legislation
• Knowledge of Organisational Development initiatives
• Knowledge of E-learning and LMS systems

Report Writing

•       Problem-solving skills
•       Planning and Organising
• Qualified Advanced Facilitator (Advantageous)
• Qualified Assessor (Advantageous)
• Previous experience developing e-Learning content (Advantageous)
• Own vehicle – necessary for external meetings and other logistics relating to the role
• Valid Driver’s License

      Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

      Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• A proficient level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines

      Ability to Self-Control

      Trustworthy

Maintains required administration records and procedures
      Time Management

• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong learning material design skills
• Ability to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions
• Planning, organising, negotiating skills and report Writing Skills
   

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Fast learner
• Self-Motivated/Managed
• Highly confident
• Punctual
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop others
• Presentable, well- spoken and professional
• Ability to interact well with people from diverse cultural/ethnic status groups.
• Integrity and honesty
• Detail oriented
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure