L&D Manager

MnT People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Learning and Development Manager to set up and manage its Training Academy. Responsibilities include developing training strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and evaluating training effectiveness. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, extensive experience in learning and development, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in L&D, with at least 2 years in management or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of SAQA, NQF, SETA, QCTO frameworks, and B-BBEE compliance.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing training academies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalise the Training Academy with industry standards.
• Manage accredited and non-accredited training programs.
• Track and evaluate training effectiveness and participate in internal reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Learning design and facilitation

Attention to detail

Innovation in learning methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

The company provides warehouse management and outsourced staffing solutions to clients across diverse industries. The warehouse offering includes stock management, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation through proprietary systems. The staffing division delivers comprehensive HR, IR, and payroll services by managing both large and small workforce pools for a variety of client operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Training Academy Setup & Management

• Establish and operationalise the Training Academy, including governance structures, frameworks, and delivery models.
• Develop training calendars, learning paths, and standard operating procedures for the academy.
• Ensure the academy meets industry standards, internal quality metrics, and accreditation requirements.
• Design and implement a learning and development strategy aligned with organisational goals and individual career growth.
• Translate learning needs into structured programs using a blend of in-person, e-learning, and digital delivery methods.
• Curate or develop content and ensure relevance, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

Skills Development & Compliance

• Manage all accredited and non-accredited training programs, including learnerships, internships, and bursaries.
• Ensure full compliance with SAQA, SETA, NQF, and B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
• Prepare and submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) in line with SETA requirements.
• Collaborate with department heads and leadership to identify learning needs and align training with operational requirements.
• Engage and manage external training providers, SETAs, and other relevant partners.
• Build strong internal relationships to promote a culture of continuous learning.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track, evaluate, and report on training effectiveness, participation, and return on investment (ROI).
• Maintain accurate learning records and generate reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use data insights to enhance learning outcomes and inform future L&D initiatives.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in L&D, with at least 2 years in a management or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of SAQA, NQF, SETA, QCTO frameworks, and B-BBEE Skills Development compliance.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in L&D, with at least 2 years in a management or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of SAQA, NQF, SETA, QCTO frameworks, and B-BBEE Skills Development compliance.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing training academies or large-scale learning programs.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.

Attributes and Skills :

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Learning design and facilitation
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Attention to detail and compliance orientation
• Innovation in learning methodologies (digital, hybrid, adult learning principles)