Learning and Development Manager

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead innovative training strategies and skills development. This strategic role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and 5–8 years of experience in Learning & Development. The ideal candidate will oversee skills planning and training budgets while ensuring compliance and driving leadership development initiatives. This position offers the chance to make a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in Learning & Development at a specialist, supervisor, or senior level.
• Knowledge of HR legislation, BBBEE processes, and preferably previous registration as a Skills Development Facilitator.
• Proven ability to influence, engage, and deliver impact through leadership and talent development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate learning & development initiatives aligned to strategic business goals.
• Oversee skills planning, training budgets, and statutory reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver best practice L&D solutions.

Skills

Leadership development

Training program design

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in HR or related field

Job description

SUMMARY :

Are you passionate about driving growth through people?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Learning & Development Manager to lead the implementation of innovative training strategies and skills development plans within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO : What You’ll Do :

• Design, implement, and evaluate learning & development initiatives aligned to strategic business goals.
• Oversee skills planning, training budgets, and statutory reporting to ensure compliance and business impact.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver best practice L&D solutions that strengthen leadership and talent pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement and support BBBEE and legislative compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while managing quality, safety, and environmental aspects of the L&D function.
• Apply structured problem-solving and decision-making models (situation analysis, deviation analysis, etc.) to tackle challenges in a complex environment.
• Anticipate and respond to future forces such as evolving technologies, socio-economic shifts, environmental influences, and the external war for talent.

What We’re Looking For :

• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Training Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• 5–8 years’ experience in Learning & Development at a specialist, supervisor, or senior level.
• Knowledge of HR legislation, BBBEE processes, and preferably previous registration as a Skills Development Facilitator.
• Proven ability to influence, engage, and deliver impact through leadership and talent development initiatives.
• Complex business environment experience would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where you will shape learning culture, support business transformation, and make a measurable difference to employee development in a high-impact sector. You will anticipate and adapt to the changing world of work and solve complex challenges while making a measurable difference in a high-impact sector.