Learning & Development Specialist

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SKG Properties is seeking a Learning & Development professional to design, develop and deliver learning programs with SMEs, while supporting change adoption in a fast-paced project environment.

Initially, the role focuses on generalist duties including light-touch facilitation, basic change support, and LMS management, with a clear path toward advanced instructional design, digital learning, and structured change management.

Qualifications

• Minimum: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in HR, Education, Training & Development or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Education.
• Accredited Facilitator certification (ETDP SETA).
• Prosci Change Management Certification or similar (advantageous for growth).
• 4 years experience in L&D, including design and delivery of training programs.
• Exposure to project management environments and digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver learning programs in collaboration with SMEs.
• Initial focus on generalist responsibilities: light-touch facilitation, basic change support, and LMS management.
• Evolve into advanced instructional design, digital learning, and structured change management.
• Manage LMS: course uploads, user tracking, and reporting.
• Continuously improve content based on learner feedback and evolving L&D practices.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Attention to detail

LMS administration

Digital learning tools

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR/Training & Development

Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in HR/Industrial Psychology/Education

ETDP SETA Accredited Facilitator certification

Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent

Tools

Articulate

Scribe

Canva

Bob Learn

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 2000. SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethic, customer service and teamwork are the foundation of our success.

Role Overview

To design, develop, and deliver learning programs in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while supporting change adoption in a fast-paced project environment. Initially, the role will focus on generalist responsibilitieslight-touch facilitation, basic change support, and LMS managementwith the expectation to evolve into a versatile L&D professional capable of handling advanced instructional design, digital learning, and structured change management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Design & Development
   • Conduct basic training needs analysis aligned with project and business priorities.
   • Collaborate with SMEs to co-create learning content (classroom, virtual, and e-learning).
   • Develop training materials and quick reference guides using tools such as Articulate, Scribe, Canva, and Bob Learn.
2. Facilitation & Delivery
   • Support SMEs during initial training sessions, ensuring smooth delivery and learner engagement.
   • Transition ownership of training delivery after the first tranche, leading refresher sessions and ongoing capability-building workshops.
   • Deliver interactive sessions using blended learning approaches under tight timelines.
3. Change Enablement (Light-Touch)
   • Act as a change support resource, reinforcing key messages and adoption strategies.
   • Assist in basic communication and engagement activities to support system rollouts.
   • Apply foundational change principles (e.g., awareness, reinforcement) without full-scale Prosci-level execution.
4. LMS Administration
   • Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for course uploads, user tracking, and reporting.
   • Ensure accurate learner progress data and compliance reporting.
5. Continuous Improvement
   • Gather learner feedback and update content for relevance and impact.
   • Support the evolution of L&D practices toward digital learning and advanced change management.

Key Competencies

• Strong instructional design, facilitation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure, project-driven environments.
• Basic understanding of change management principles.
• Proficiency in LMS administration and digital learning tools (Articulate, Scribe, Canva, Bob Learn).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management, Education, Training & Development, or a related field.
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Education.
• Accredited Facilitator certification (ETDP SETA).
• Prosci Change Management Certification or similar (advantageous for future growth).
• 4 years experience in L&D, including design and delivery of training programs.
• Exposure to project management environments and digital learning tools.

Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of training aligned with project milestones.
• Positive learner and stakeholder feedback.
• Effective LMS management and reporting.
• Demonstrated growth toward advanced L&D and change capabilities.

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 15 October 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.