The Learning and Development Practitioner provides expertise to the business with a deep understanding of company business needs and related strategy.

Responsibilities:

Systems

Implement and Support E-learning platform (framework development, stakeholder involvement, funding propositions, training stations/facilities.
Assist with building relevant systems for the Learning and development division.
Manage the input of data onto the system.

Administration

Service Provider relationship management.
Risk and compliance portfolio management relating to BBBEE.
While promoting a work culture of continuing professional development (CPD).

Research

Research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.
Assist with the implementation of researched methodologies.
MERSETA statutory reporting and audits.
Support site identified learning and development and succession planning initiatives.
Track training projects with MERSETA, claims, grant refunds, apprentice registration and portfolio management.
Tax rebate and tracking on training activities.
Drive all learning and development recruitment activities such as Apprenticeships, in-service.
Trainees, Learnerships, Internships.
Plan and assess the return on investment of any training or development programmes and keep within budgets.
Devise individual learning programmes.
Oversee regular detailed needs assessments to identify skills deficits.
Coordinating external training as the need arises.
Uphold confidentiality, unless mandated to do otherwise.
Monitor and review progress of learnerships and workplace skills programs.
Assist with annual training budget preparation in line with business needs.

Reporting

Assist with annual WSP and ATR compilation as per SETA requirements.
Evaluate training and development programmes and prepare reports for management in areas such as usage, engagement, and performance.
Submission of regular reports based on learning and development initiatives.

Facilitation

Liaise with existing staff to clarify job descriptions and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Study and contribute to the operations and climate of the company.
Orientate new hires to their function within the grand scheme as well as established company norms.

Essential Requirements: