Group Skills Development Facilitator

Medipost Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Medipost is seeking a Group Skills Development Facilitator based in Gezina, Pretoria. You will coordinate, facilitate and monitor the organization’s skills development and learning initiatives to ensure compliance with legislation and SETA requirements.

The role focuses on WSP, ATR, training needs analysis and development programs. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in HR, strong compliance experience, and the ability to engage HRBPs, line managers and external

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience with SDF/SET A requirements and grants is an asset.
• Knowledge of SDA, SDLA and NQF is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Monitor compliance with SETA requirements and organizational development priorities.
• Maintain BBBEE learnerships and training records for audits.
• Prepare and submit training documentation and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Training coordination

Compliance reporting

Education

HR degree or diploma

Job description

An exciting career opportunity exists at Medipost for a Group Skills Development Facilitator reporting to the Medipost Training Academy Operations Manager. This position is based in Gezina, Pretoria. The GSDF will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating and monitoring the organization's skills development and learning initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, SETA requirements and organizational development priorities. The role will facilitate the development and implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ATR), training needs analysis and annual learning and development programs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:-

Legislative & SETA Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with SDA, SDLA, and applicable SETA requirement.
• Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, and submission of the WSP and ATR within prescribed timeline s.
• Maintain the organization's SDF registration and relevant SETA records.
• Monitor changes in skills development legislation, SETA requirements, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate the collection, verification, and maintenance of supporting training documentation.
• Facilitate SETA engagements, audits, monitoring visits and compliance assessments.
• Ensure accurate reporting of mandatory and discretionary grant applications and claims.
• Maintain an organised and audit-ready skills development compliance repository.

Skills Development Planning and Coordination:

• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual WSP (Workplace Skills Plan).
• Facilitate the identification and consolidation of training needs across all business units.
• Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with HRBPs, line managers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Translate identified skills gaps into appropriate learning and development interventions.
• Develop and maintain the annual training calendar.
• Ensure alignment between skills development initiatives, business strategy, workforce planning, and succession requirements.
• Monitor implementation of approved training interventions and provide regular progress reports.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Manage BBBEE Learnerships through continuous communication and reporting to the SETA and external training providers.
• Develop and maintain skills development dashboards and management reports.
• Analyze training data and identify trends, gaps, and areas requiring intervention.
• Maintain BBBEE training records and information for annual audit purposes.
• Manage applications for Discretionary Grants at the SETA's regarding Skills Programmes, Learnerships, Internships and Bursaries
• Maintain SETA learner records and information for reporting and audit purposes.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting to relevant SETA regarding progress of the Skills Programmes, Learnerships, Internships and Bursaries.
• Manage annual Monitoring and Evaluation Site Visit from SETA.
• Monitoring and management of SETA payments pertaining to NSF funding.
• Comparison analysis of ATR vs. WSP inclusive of opportunities identified to optimize future WSP implementation.
• Provide reliable and accurate information to support management decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement and Committee Support:

• Collaborate with HRBPs, line managers and operational teams to identify and address skills development requirements.
• Collaborate with HRBPs, line managers and operational teams to identify and address skills development requirements.
• Participate in WEETSCom (Wellness, Employment Equity, and Training Steering Committee) as required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with SETAs, training providers and other external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development across the organization.

Training Budget and Grant Management

• Assist with the development and monitoring of the annual training budget.
• Monitor skills development levy contributions and available grant opportunities.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of relevant mandatory and discretionary grant applications.
• Monitor grant claims, supporting documentation, and reimbursement process.
• Identify opportunities to maximise the organization's return on training investment.

Administration:

• Coordinate the implementation of approved internal and external training programmes
• Manage training logistics including nominations, bookings, venues, attendance registers, and training material.
• Coordinate employee participation in learnerships, internships, and other workplace-based learning programmes.
• Liaise with accredited training providers, assessors, moderators, and relevant educational institutions.
• Maintain employee training records, personal development plans, and training matrices.
• Monitor training attendance, completion rates, certification and learner progression.
• Coordinate the evaluation of training effectiveness and maintain records of post-training assessments.
• Ensure that training interventions are appropriately documented and supported by relevant evidence.

Process Improvement and Systems Administration:

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate skills development processes.
• Maintain accurate and accessible electronic training records and reporting systems.
• Support the digitisation of training administration and employee development information.
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality and accuracy of employee training data.
• Recommend improvements to learning and development policies, procedures and administrative practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:-

• National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management.

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM:

• Extensive knowledge regarding training requirements of SAPC, SETA and NQF

IDEAL:

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or retail environment will be advantageous
• Registration as a Skills Development Facilitator with the relevant SETA
• Communication;
• Planning and organizing
• Achieving results
• Problem solving
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities
• Change management
• Knowledge of the SETA landscape and relevant grant funding process

“Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions” Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace”

Closing Statement:

“We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, prospectives and skills, the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. Should you however not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful”

“MediPost Holdings does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities. Under no circumstances should any payment be made to secure a job offer with Medipost”