Group Training Officer

Acumen Resources Development (Pty) Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training and development firm in Vereeniging seeks a Skills Development Facilitator to oversee all training and skills initiatives. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while enabling competence and productivity among employees. Responsibilities include planning, coordination, budget management, and reporting on training across various operational areas. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, possess 5-7 years of relevant experience, along with certifications in skills development and project management. A negotiable package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in Training, Skills Development, or HR Development.
• Proven experience with SETA Grant management and multiple site training coordination.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and report on training initiatives across the Group.
• Ensure alignment with compliance and operational requirements.
• Manage training records and budgets effectively.

Skills

Skills Development Facilitation

Project Management

Training Coordination

Compliance Management

SAP or similar ERP systems

Education

N.Dip/Degree in Human Resource/Training & Development

Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Certificate

ETDP SETA Accreditation

Project Management Certification

Job description

Purpose of the Job

To plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on all training and skills development initiatives across the Group, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operational requirements, statutory compliance (SETA, QCTO, B-BBEE), and workforce capability development.

The role ensures that employees are competent, compliant, productive, and future-ready, while maximising grant recovery and return on training investment.

Reporting to: The Supervisor with Dotted Line: CEO/COO, and Factory Managers

Responsibilities

• Training Planning and Coordination
• Capture all training records accurately on the training system
• Budget and Financial Management
• SETA, QCTO and Compliance Management
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
• Training School and Learner Management
• Bursary Management

Discipline

• Human Resources Development
• Skills Development & Training Coordination
• Manufacturing & Technical Skills Training
• B-BBEE Skills Development Compliance

The role supports training across the following operational areas:

• Tile manufacturing (clay preparation, forming, pressing, drying, glazing, firing, selection, packaging and warehouse)
• Bath and sanitaryware manufacturing
• Quality control and laboratory operations
• Maintenance (mechanical, electrical, automation)
• Warehousing and logistics
• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
• Supervisory and leadership development
• Apprenticeships, learnerships, internships, bursaries, and skills programmes
• Administrative, technical, and professional staff training
• Accreditation of qualification, industry school, and workplace learning

Educational Requirements

• Completed N.Dip/Degree in: Human Resource /Training & Development
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Certificate (registered)
• Strong knowledge of: Skills Development Act, B-BBEE Codes (Skills Development element), QCTO occupational qualifications, Accreditation requirements
• ETDP SETA Accreditation (An advantage)
• Project Management Certification
• Manufacturing-related technical exposure

Additional Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in Training, Skills Development, or HR Development
• At least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience with: SETA Grant management, Training coordination across multiple sites, SAP or similar ERP systems and Training management systems (LMS)
• Experience working with CETA, QCTO, and accreditation providers

Strong understanding of

• Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• HR administration principles
• Skills Development Act
• Employment Equity Act
• BBBEE Codes
• QCTO Occupational Qualifications
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Company-specific systems (SAP, SAGE)
• Internal SOPs and manufacturing processes
• QCTO NCISA qualification framework
• Leadership development and labour relations awareness
• Advanced Training and analytics training
• Company Induction

Registration with legal/professional bodies

ETDP SETA – Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, Moderator

Negotiable Package on Offer.

Please Note: Work alternate Saturdays until 12:00 (08:00 to 17:00, Mon - Fri)