Learning and Development Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Wellness programs

Education and certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist in East London to design, implement, and evaluate training that grows skills and supports organizational goals.

You will lead instructional design, deliver engaging sessions, manage an LMS, and collaborate with HR and department managers to build career paths and measure program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of learning and development or corporate training.
• Proven instructional design experience and adult learning methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience developing e-learning content and using LMS platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze training needs and measure program effectiveness.
• Creativity and a passion for employee development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs and materials across formats.
• Assess training needs and identify skill gaps.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Manage training calendar and logistics.
• Stay current with L&D trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with SMEs and managers to develop content.
• Facilitate training sessions and foster a positive learning environment.
• Support career development paths and succession planning.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and track development.
• Contribute to HR strategy with a focus on talent development.
• Must be based in or able to commute to East London, Eastern Cape.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Facilitation

E-learning development

LMS management

Project management

Communication skills

Content development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Psychology

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization based in East London, Eastern Cape , is looking for a creative and results-oriented Learning and Development Specialist. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee skills, foster professional growth, and support the achievement of organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of adult learning principles, excellent instructional design skills, and a passion for talent development. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the learning culture and employee development strategies for our client in East London . We believe in investing in our people, and your expertise will be vital in building a skilled and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs and learning materials across various formats (e.g., workshops, e-learning, blended learning).
• Assess training needs and identify skill gaps within the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the training calendar and coordinate training logistics.
• Stay current with learning and development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and departmental managers to develop relevant content.
• Facilitate training sessions and foster a positive learning environment.
• Support the development and implementation of career development paths and succession planning.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure accurate tracking of employee development.
• Contribute to the overall HR strategy with a focus on talent development.
• Must be based in or able to commute to East London, Eastern Cape .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in learning and development or corporate training.
• Proven experience in instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in developing e-learning content and using LMS platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze training needs and measure program effectiveness.
• Creativity and a passion for employee development.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth in the field of L&D, including exposure to innovative training methodologies and leadership development.
• You will be part of a collaborative and employee-focused team in East London , contributing to meaningful professional development initiatives. Additional benefits include generous annual leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for further education and certification.
• Join us and make a lasting impact on the growth and development of our client's most valuable asset: their people.