Learnership Programme Manager

EQPLUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 560,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

EQPLUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD in South Africa seeks a Learnership Programme Manager to oversee unemployed and disabled learnerships, bursaries, and BBBEE compliance. You will coordinate with Group Training, Legal, and business units to ensure compliant, cost-effective delivery and accurate data management.

The role requires 8+ years in L&D, HR leadership, and a Diploma in HR, plus an OD ETDP certificate. Based in Gauteng/Johannesburg, it involves budgeting, SLA negotiations, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate in HR-related field and SDF qualification.
• Experience in learning and development within a large organization.
• Familiarity with BBBEE, SETA requirements and WSP/ATR submissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unemployed and disabled learnership programmes aligned with BBBEE and regulatory requirements.
• Manage recruitment, budgeting, training and learner progress tracking.
• Identify training providers, conduct due diligence and negotiate SLAs.
• Coordinate with Business Units and Marketing on learner placement and recruitment.
• Ensure accurate learner data, enrolments and system uploads; liaise with Payroll.
• Monitor stipends, attendance, and reporting for monthly reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team leadership

Data management

Attention to detail

Education

Human Resources Management Diploma

OD ETDP Certificate

Skills Development Facilitator

Job description

Role And Responsibilities

Gauteng, Johannesburg

R 560 000 - R 720 000 Annually Cost To Company (Negotiable)

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage the company’s learnership programmes for unemployed and disabled learners and the bursary programme. This includes ensuring the programmes align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and the company’s skills development objectives. The role also ensures compliance with industry standards, such as SETA (Sector Education and Training Authorities) and BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), while managing the operational aspects of programme execution, including recruitment, budget management, training, and monitoring learner progress. Additionally, the role contributes to the BBBEE scorecard and the WSP/ATR submission to the relevant SETAs.

Learnership Programme Management (Unemployed & Disabled)

• Plan, implement, and oversee unemployed and disabled learnership programmes aligned with business needs, industry standards, and BBBEE requirements.
• Identify and evaluate suitable training providers, conducting due diligence including reference checks and capability assessments.
• Negotiate costs and service delivery agreements to ensure value for money and quality outcomes.
• Work with Group Training Manager and Group Legal to draft and finalise Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to protect company interests.
• Work closely with Business Units to determine appropriate learnership types, schedules, and learner placement opportunities.
• Oversee the recruitment of unemployed learners and coordinate with providers on disabled learner recruitment, in partnership with Marketing.
• Partner with line managers to define learner selection criteria based on workplace requirements.
• Ensure accurate learner data management, including enrolments, agreements, and system uploads.
• Coordinate structured learner induction programmes across the business.
• Monitor attendance, leave, and stipend information, ensuring accurate and timely submission to Payroll.

Bursary programme administration

• Distribute communication for the annual bursary applications and evaluate applications received. Take into consideration length of service, tuition fee and credibility of the intended institution.
• Shortlist the bursary applications and conduct interviews with the Group Training Manager.

BBBEE Compliance & Programme Administration

• Ensure learnership programmes contribute effectively to BBBEE scorecard requirements.
• Prepare and maintain all required compliance documentation, including:
• Fully signed Learnership agreements
• Invoices and proof of payments
• Enrolment and completion records
• Maintain and update tax rebate tracking tools and ensure timely distribution of required documentation (e.g., UI19 forms).
• Ensure timely processing and payment of training invoices, stipends, and associated costs.
• Maintain accurate financial records (invoicing tracker, Invoice & proof of payments) and provide input into budget planning and forecasting

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to monthly organisational development and training reports, providing clear updates on unemployed learnership programmes (Abled and Disabled) and bursary holders.
• Compile and present training reports aligned to Employment Equity objectives.
• Maintain effective relationships with training providers, Line managers, BU head, and learners to ensure programme success.
• Provide regular feedback to management on programme performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Human Resources Management Diploma or relevant qualification
• Occupational Directed Education and Training Development Practice “OD ETDP” Certificate.
• Skills Development Facilitator

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Mature individual with a minimum of 8 years’ experience within a learning and development environment.
• 3 years in a management role
• Experience in supervising staff in a large organization
• Ability to manage own workload and that of the team with minimal supervision
• A high level of attention to detail is essential
• Integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of ethics.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, particularly when managing deadlines or dealing with challenges.

For More Information Please Contact

Kaylin Verreyne