Vacancies at FlySafair

Description

• Administer, score, interpret and provide detailed feedback on psychometric assessments for various purposes in accordance with HPCSA guidelines.
• Make recommendations based on the job profile and assessment outcome.
• Update Assessment Matrix where applicable.
• Maintain and update the Assessment database.
• Assist OD Manager to facilitate team building sessions.
• Provide analytical support to succession and talent management processes.
• Compile and update talent information databases and ensure data integrity.
• Generate analytics and reports for Manager and Senior Manager review.
• The list of tasks or duties and responsibilities herein is not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, or in accordance with operational requirements.
• Conduct research on assessment and talent best practice.
• Support and advise stakeholder/s on the implementation of OD processes where applicable.
• Provide input and assistance to the OD Manager on the design of project road-maps in order to support OD and HR initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of various frameworks within OD.
• Compile reports on the effectiveness of OD interventions.
• Assist with data gathering, diagnostics, and preparation of project materials for OD interventions.
• Prepare organograms, project trackers, and progress reports.
• Contribute insights into process improvements and monitor outcomes.
• Conduct job analysis and provide SME guidance regarding job profiles.
• Ensure that job profiles are compiled within set requirements for all changed/new positions in the structure.
• Ensure consultation and communication processes take place.
• Update the relevant platforms with the updated profiles.
• Provide expert advice and amend organisational structures where required.
• Obtain approval and input on all structure changes from OD Manager as well as other critical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with job architecture, updated career paths and job profile.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather job profiling and assessment information.
• Coordinate with external service providers where required.
• Ensure all work complies with South African labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, POPIA).

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• BCom/BA Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (Essential);
• Registered with the HPCSA as Psychometrist (Essential);
• Registered with the HPCSA as a Psychologist (Advantageous;
• 5 years’ experience in Organisational development/design and Psychometric Assessments in a in a mid-sized organisation (Essential);

Specific specialist experience in at least 2 of the following functions (Essential):

• End to end Psychometrics;
• Performance management;
• Talent Management;
• Succession Management;
• Aviation experience (Advantageous);

Certified to administer and interpret the following assessments:

• Top Talent Solutions suite (Essential);
• WRISC (JvR) (Essential);
• CPP (Advantageous).

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Description

• Develop and implement a multi-year training strategy that integrates business-driven L&D priorities with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee the governance of L&D frameworks and policies, ensuring quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with long-term organisational goals.
• Lead organisation-wide capability reviews to identify and mitigate future workforce risks, ensuring readiness for business transformation.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the L&D strategy, ensuring alignment with business transformation, and long-term talent needs.
• Oversee organisation-wide capability planning by consolidating skills gap analyses into long-term workforce and succession strategies.
• Ensure that learning and development initiatives are directly aligned to these strategies, supporting organisational transformation and future capability needs.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure L&D priorities address current and emerging capability gaps.
• Guide the design and governance of leadership, technical, and soft skills programmes, ensuring consistent quality, impact, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning through modern approaches, including blended learning, digital platforms, and coaching/mentoring frameworks.
• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content relevance, accessibility, and user engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, industry, and professional regulatory training requirements (e.g., aviation, safety, occupational health regulations etc).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, accreditation authorities, and internal compliance stakeholders to ensure programmes remain valid, accredited, and up to date.
• Monitor and report on training compliance levels, proactively addressing risks and gaps.
• Drive the standardisation and documentation of training practices to meet audit requirements.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive monthly and quarterly training reports (including training hours, completion rates, costs vs. budget, ROI, and impact metrics) to ExCo/HR leadership.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of training data and provide trend analysis with actionable insights to support workforce planning and skills development strategies.
• Maintain 100% compliance with statutory/regulatory training reporting requirements (e.g., TETA submissions, aviation/regulatory training logs where applicable).
• Develop and maintain training dashboards for senior leadership that highlight key trends (e.g., compliance rates, skills gaps, L&D effectiveness).
• Translate training data into recommendations, ensuring actionable insights are incorporated into strategic HR/OD plans per quarter.
• Establish training governance frameworks, policies, and systems that meet both business and regulatory expectations.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure ROI, learning effectiveness, and compliance outcomes.
• Ensure training providers and facilitators meet professional and ethical standards (where applicable).
• Own and manage the Training budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness, ROI, and alignment to priorities.
• Negotiate and manage vendor and provider relationships at a strategic level.
• Champion learning innovation (AI-driven learning, digital platforms, predictive analytics, skills marketplaces).
• Position the organisation as a learning organisation, embedding continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Anticipate and prepare for future skills trends (digital, regulatory, AI etc).
• Lead and develop a high-performing training team across L&D and regulatory training portfolios.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., HR, Compliance, Safety, Line Managers, Regulatory Authorities) to deliver integrated training solutions.
• Influence and advise senior leadership on talent and compliance risks related to training gaps.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field (Esential);
• Honours degree in relevant field or Business Leadership (Essential);
• ETDP SETA accredited (Advantageous);
• Master’s degree in relevant field or Business Leadership (Advantageous);
• 10-12 years’ relevant experience in a mid-size organisation, of which, at least 5 years should be in the aviation training industry (Essential);
• Minimum of 5 years managerial experience (Essential);
• Proven experience in developing and managing soft skills training across various departments (Essential);
• Proven experience in managing Aviation Regulatory training (Essential);
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant CATs and CARs regulations (Essential);
• Sound knowledge of SACAA regulations, and company policies (Essential);
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (Essential);
• Knowledge of educational and training techniques and methods (Essential);
• Knowledge of aviation training systems (Essential).