Executives Online Learning & Development Manager Jobs in South Africa

Executives Online Learning & Development Manager Jobs in South Africa


Job purpose

  • Develop and implement the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy that supports business objectives by applying best practice methodologies contributing to the high standard of training, education, learning and development

  • Providing input into business strategy relating to learning and development and the implementation thereof through the L&D team.

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the learning and development function and the L&D team.

    Key Outcomes

  • The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the L&D Manager.

    Developing and Retaining Talent:

  • Assess the organisation’s current talent to identify any skill gaps, leadership potential and develop a strategy for bridging the gap;

  • Create and execute learning strategies and programmes to help employees to acquire the skills required;

  • Create learning and training events for all employees, from initial inductions to leadership programmes;

  • Management of technical training and learning and having a strong understanding of what these entail;

  • Working closely with leaders across the organisation, having a full understanding of their departments, training and learning requirements;

  • To maintain a consistent service delivery to ensure client satisfaction;

  • Continuously evaluating and improving internal processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies;

  • To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and learning by deploying measurement and feedback tools that track outcomes and ensure alignment of business objectives;

  • Implement various learning methods and different learning styles;

  • Maintain an understanding of the latest learning trends, developments and best practices.

  • Develop and implement management and staff development programs that support the organisation’s succession plan.

  • Management of the learning and development budget:

  • Manage the L&D budget effectively and efficiently to demonstrate return on investment through performance.

    Lead and Facilitate Change:

  • Identify change and propose plans to serve the departments, leaders and employees through applying the right resources and
    methodologies and communicating to various stakeholders accordingly.

    Skills Development:

  • Drive the Skills Development Strategy and SPF skills plan through the achievement of targets;

  • Collate, record and compile management information to demonstrate progress against skills development targets;

  • Adhere to best practices and legislative requirements (Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act).

    Building and maintaining a learning culture:

  • Cultivate a learning culture to encourage continuous learning that will increase productivity, employee engagement, develop a sense of ownership and accountability and enhance the ability for employees to adapt to change.

    Team Support:

  • Managing the development of the L&D team through coaching and mentoring;

  • Continuous development and improvement of the L&D team, L&D processes, standards and best practice;

  • Improve training and facilitation capability;

  • Improve innovation capacity within the L&D team (creative thinking, input to solutions);

  • Relationship building with internal and external teams and managing relationships with various stakeholders (incl. managers, senior management and Exco);

  • Effective and efficient communication (verbal and written);

    Qualifications and Experience

  • 8+ years senior level experience in a training, learning and development management environment.

  • Proven exposure in optimising learning through the application of blended solutions (incl. e-learning tools, methodologies, etc.)
    Leadership and people management experience.

  • Relevant learning, training and development degree preferably in Social Sciences with an appropriate training & development certification.

  • Experience in the financial services industry advantageous.

    Competencies

  • Cultivating innovation

  • Drive Results

  • Collaboration

  • Customer Focus

  • Being Resilient and agile

  • Accountability & Ownership

  • Leadership and coaching

  • Problem Solving and decision-making

  • Negotiation and assertiveness

  • Influencing and facilitation

    Attributes

  • Honesty, integrity and respect

  • Positive, can do attitude with high self confidence levels

  • Self-starter with presence and professionalism

  • Ability to co-operate and thrive both within an independent and team environment

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Executives Online Learning & Development Manager Jobs in South Africa

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