Training Specialist at DG Murray Trust

Role

The Zero Dropout Campaign is providing support to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) for strategic implementation and monitoring of psychosocial support interventions geared towards contributing to the reduction and ultimate prevention of learner dropout.

Zero Dropout Campaign is an incubated project of the DG Murray Trust working to halve the rate of school dropout by 2030. This ambitious vision aims to set a common agenda and provides direction and clarity to mobilise and direct the activities of a diverse range of stakeholders towards the same critical outcomes.

The campaign seeks to appoint a Training Specialist based at the Department of Basic Education Head office in Pretoria within the Psychosocial Support department.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Training and Development; Development Studies; Facilitation; Curriculum design or similar field
• Experience as a Master Trainer inclusive of in-field facilitation
• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs inclusive of the design of training curriculum and assessment tools.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in-classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Strong writing and record-keeping ability for reports and training manuals
• Good computer and database skills

Additional qualifications or experience that will be an added advantage

• Evidence of the ability to make things happen, think strategically, work in uncertainty, and have strong people skills.
• A strong understanding of M&E principles and developing quality assurance strategies.
• Experience in working with DBE and NGOs is an advantage.
• Fluent in 2+ South African official languages.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess future and current training needs within the PSS department as it pertains to key performance outcomes
• Conceptualise a training strategy based on the conducted needs analysis and identified project objectives
• Develop a Training implementation plan integrating the delivery of instructional content; facilitation guides; assessment tools and practicable training protocols for the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the training program’s effectiveness, success and ROI periodically and report on them
• Manage training budget and drive training logistics in alignment with approved spend
• Support and supervise training staff to implement training outputs successfully
• Surface learnings on training implementation and tailor training programs as necessary to respond to gaps
• Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices and advise DBE officials on insights