Consultant: Learning & Development

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global organisation

Learning & development programmes

Travel opportunities

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi is hiring a Consultant: Learning & Development to plan, design, develop and deliver learning experiences that improve productivity and performance within a specific business area in Durban, South Africa. You will support line managers, participate in meetings, and ensure compliance with safety and licensing requirements.

Applicants should have an OD ETDP certificate or a Diploma in L&D (or be studying towards either) and 3–5 years in a heavy manufacturing environment, with union exposure

Qualifications

• Certificate in OD ETDP or Diploma or studying towards either.
• 3-5 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Union exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop and deliver learning experiences to improve productivity.
• Support line managers and supervisors in identifying learning needs and gaps.
• Regularly participate in departmental meetings to align training with business needs.
• Review licences/certifications monthly and schedule refresher training.
• Collaborate with Production/Engineering to build workforce plans and pipelines.
• Show managers LMS reports and enable self-sufficiency in reporting.
• Drive online learning adoption and LMS usage across the area.

Skills

Learning & Development

OD ETDP

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

OD ETDP Certification

Diploma in Learning & Development

Studying towards (L&D)

Job description

We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Consultant: Learning & Development to plan, design, develop, and deliver learning experiences to improve the productivity and performance of employees in a specific business area.

As a Consultant: Learning & Development, you will be responsible for:

• Support line Managers, Foremen, and Supervisors in the process of identifying the learning needs of their teams by guiding the understanding of the competency gap analysis. Advise on the most appropriate learning to address the specific gaps of each employee in the supported business area
• Regularly participate in departmental meetings to identify new business requirements and advise the managers on whether training will add to solving their business challenges or if other solutions need to be found
• Review the legal licences /certifications every month and proactively schedule refresher training as needed
• Work with Production, Engineering, or other Line Managers to complete workforce demand plans incorporating multi-skilling requirements and pipelines of new entrants
• Show Managers what reports are available on the learning management system and how to interpret the information available. Ensure that Managers become self-sufficient in terms of the available reporting
• Regularly meet with local SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) teams to determine if there are new risks that need to be addressed during safety inductions or in general training. Ensure that the information is incorporated into the learning content
• Drive the adoption of online learning in the business area. Execute communication campaigns based on information provided by the Regional Office and monitor utilisation and employee experience
• Drive the utilisation of the Sappi learning management system by helping employees and line managers browse for training, create development plans, book and approve for training, use the online collaboration tools, and run the system reports

What are we looking for?

• Certificate in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practitioner (OD ETDP) or Diploma or studying towards either
• 3-5 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Union exposure

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits