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Job Description :

Capability Development Specialist

• As our Site Capabilities Lead, you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating annual training plans for the site;
• Work closely with HRBPs on career paths and application of career paths in employee development. Partner with the Site Leadership and Talent Team to identify and define capability scope and objectives;
• Design, implement and execute the Capability Development ONE Plan for Isipingo Site as per the local market requirements, working with the Supply HRBP, HR Talent team and aligned to Diageo Global
• Ensure capability development processes and tools are implemented (i.e., job profiles, development plans, learning portfolios), induction plans, and job specific recruiting guidelines;
• Recommend and coordinate specific learning solutions e.g., courses, seminars, workshops, bootcamps, self-study, certification programs;
• Work with all managers/team leaders to effectively execute the succession planning processes for all critical positions and coordinate process development and execution for succession planning;
• Design and implement the Workplace Skills plan as per the SA Govt BEE requirement
• Implement and maintain a Learnership program as per the SA Govt BEE requirement
• Implement and maintain the Apprenticeship program as per the SA Govt BEE requirement
• Manage the Early Career development program in SA Supply
• Implement and manage the CAP system (Competency Acquisition Process) across the ESA Hub, including ongoing development and coordination of internal trainers and assessors in support of CAP
• Support the roll out of the Front Line Manager (FLM) program
• Co-ordinate and manage the Development Centres as need arises
• Support the roll out of Breakthrough Performance Coaching and Diageo Leadership Performance Program across Supply in partnership with HR
• Support the growth of the SA Supply Talent pipeline in conjunction with the HR business partners

Minimum Requirements

• University degree qualification or equivalent is required, with at least 7 years’ experience working in a unionised environment
• A sound knowledge of the requirements of the SA Labour Act,  SA Skills Development
• Act and Black Economic Empowerment is essential
• Some experience with Learning or Talent development is an added advantage
• Key functional capabilities required for this role are excellent relationship building and influencing skills, highly organised with ability to multi task, excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly important for managing expectations with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience in a capability support or similar role, ideally in FMCG or similar fast-moving industry (advantageous);
• Experience within HR/P&C role or within supply chain will be highly regarded;
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgement;
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills in previous roles;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team/cross-functionally; and
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills

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Purpose of Role

• To provide pro-active legal leadership, support and advice in assisting the Supply Chain, Business Integrity, Finance and HR functions in achieving their core strategic objectives whilst appropriately managing and mitigating the associated legal risks and driving the legal compliance agenda to preserve value (financial and reputational).
• To provide support in managing the organisation’s licensing renewals.
• Ensure that the Legal & Corporate Security Director and Team receive quality support to achieve jointly agreed objectives.
• Minimise legal risk for Diageo by ensuring that the company’s legal agreements are sound, commercially sensible and documented on time.

Top Accountabilities

• Become a key member of a pro-active, committed Legal and Corporate Security team.
• Lead the provision of legal advice and support required by the business, including providing input on implications of strategy and providing solutions to enable delivery of business objectives.
• Ensure that the Legal department has full visibility of all issues and is servicing the business’ legal needs effectively.
• Assisting in appropriate resolution of disputes which arise with competitors, agencies, regulators and other third parties.
• Using external counsel in a cost effective way to optimise performance and contribute to the effective management of the legal budget.
• Raise the capabilities of internal stakeholders through coaching and training.
• Work with members of the Diageo Legal Function to ensure precedents and Diageo best practices are consistent with best practice and fully up to date.
• Work with the Compliance, Controls and Ethics team to advise on and update internal policies and champion the compliance agenda within the Legal and Corporate Security team.
• Support the External Affairs function on policy and regulatory matters, as well as in industry forums and interactions.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• South African admitted attorney, with relevant legal practice experience gained in legal practice and/or relevant in-house experience
• Proven track record of managing or supporting wide legal and compliance agenda, legal transactions and dealing effectively with external legal service providers
• A sound work ethic and interest in learning about the organisation’s sector and the various deliverables. Candidate need not be experienced in all functional areas to be covered by the role but must demonstrate and aptitude to learn
• Ability to provide sound commercial legal advice to the business
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Commercial and pragmatic approach
• Good influencing and coaching skills
• Confident in and sensitive to different cultures in RSA
• Two to Five years post qualification experience
• Ability to work confidently, persuasively and to stand ground with and gain the respect and trust of other senior managers
• Ability to shape and create change
• Good influencing skills
• Engaging presentation skills

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Some drafting ability or experience
• A good working knowledge of competition law, contract law and general commercial law
• Ability to generate respect from both the business and colleagues, for judgment, approach & commitment
• Ability to stand ground with senior colleagues
• Strong commercial and pragmatic approach.

Barriers to Success in Role

Inability to:

• Work collaboratively across the organisation
• Consistently deliver great performance
• Understand customer needs and develop plans to deliver against these
• Build relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Work flexibly and respond with agility to unforeseen challenges / opportunities at short notice
• Translate business goals into specific outlet objectives