Head : Learning and Development

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in Durban North is seeking a Head of Learning and Development. This role involves designing and executing learning strategies that align with organizational needs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Learning and Development, with proven skills in stakeholder management and project implementation. This position offers an opportunity to influence and enhance organizational performance through effective training and development interventions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic Learning and Development applications, with 4 years at Middle Management level.
• Strong understanding of Employment Equity Principles and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated learning and development strategy.
• Manage and oversee training needs analyses and qualification gaps.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions.
• Lead performance management and develop the team effectively.

Skills

Strategic Learning and Development

Project Management

Business Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or relevant qualification at NQF 7

Postgraduate qualification in HRD

Tools

Management Information Systems

E-Learning Platforms

Job description

Career Opportunities: Head : Learning and Development (13049)

Requisition ID13049-Posted -Group Human Resources-Group Serv: Human Resources-GP - Auckland Park

REPORT LINE : GROUP EXECUTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCES

DIVISION : HUMAN RESOURCES

SCALE CODE : 125A

POSITION ID : 60017641

CLOSING DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Reporting to the Group Executive: Human Resources, the incumbent will be responsible for translating the SABC’s people agenda into learning and development strategies/plans in a manner that ensures training and development interventions are aligned to the learning and development needs of the SABC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
• To develop an integrated learning and development strategy for SABC to meet strategic organisational needs.
• Develop and implement a workplace skill plan.
• Conduct benchmarks on best practice related to organizational Learning and Development.
• Ensure alignment between the L & D strategy and other HR strategies to ensure synergy.
• BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
• Manage and oversee the process of training needs analyses and qualification gaps to determine knowledge and skills gaps for the SABC.(Skills Audits)
• Develop and implement on boarding and off boarding programmes.
• Develop and implement relevant learning and development interventions, plans and programmes to address the identified training needs/ qualification gaps knowledge and or skills gaps within the SABC.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions.
• Report the impact of learning and development intervention in improving employee performance and organisational performance.
• Manage Compliance with relevant education and training legislation and regulations while ensuring skills development statutory compliance
• Develop and manage a learning and development quality assurance systems/tools and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Consolidate and communicate the annual and quarterly SABC training plans.
• Manage the development, design and delivery of curriculum.
• Establish, manage and sustain the SABC learning academy
• Develop, implement, manage a career development programme
• Career guidance and counselling
• Learner support
• Learning assessments
• Develop, implement and manage the integration of learning and development technologies, L&D information management systems (automation of L&D processes to enhance HR reporting across the value chain.
• Manage and enforce learning and development contracts to ensure compliance (Learner and/or Services provider contracts).
• Ensure alignment of learning and development programmes to the employment equity plan of the SABC to ensure EE targets are met.
• Professionalize the SABC workforce and enforce compliance training
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Manage Learning & Development budget efficiently to ensure best cost containment practices.
• Conducts appropriate budgetary planning within the Learning & Development departments.
• GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
• Develop and review internal control measures, Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure good governance and implementation thereof.
• Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, and prevent financial loss.
Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act within own department.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits per checklist to identify and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.
• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
• Champion Organisational Effectiveness and People Transformation programmes to constantly seek ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
• Creating value in each customer / stakeholder interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Monitor the development and implementation of Human Resource data gathering analysis and decision making tools.
• LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Contract and manage Performance Management of the team in accordance with the Organisational policy and procedures.
• Direct, manage, guide, motivate and develop the team.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff regarding all HR priorities.
• Discuss and assess the training needs of direct reports and compile Personal Development Plans (PDP) for implementation.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Manage employment relationships to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Monitor and ensure availability of job profiles for the department and updating thereof.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Human Resources and/or Training & Development or relevant qualification at NQF 7
• Postgraduate qualification majoring in HRD and/or other related qualification will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ Years’ experience in all strategic Learning and Development applications of which 4 years should be on Middle Management Level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Environmental Scanning and reporting
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Project Management
• Employment Equity Principles
• All related legislation
• Talent Management Practices
• Skill audit
• E-Learning
• Career an Leadership programmes
• Bursary and Training modules/tools/Metrics
• Related computer systems and packages
• SAQA, NQF and related education and training legislation