Learning and Development Specialist

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and implement training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant diplomas, and over 8 years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably in retail or hospitality. Join us to support employee growth and drive organizational success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Learning & Development, ideally in retail or hospitality.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analyses to identify skills gaps.
• Design and update training programs to suit diverse learning styles.
• Align training with performance and talent management frameworks.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

E-learning proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, or related field

ODETDP Diploma

Facilitator and Assessor (EDTP)

OPETDP Diploma

Job description

Overview

Learning & Development Specialist

The Learning and Development Specialist will design and implement training initiatives that align with organisational goals and enhance employee skills while promoting continuous learning. They will identify skill gaps and create effective training solutions to support employee growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analyses to identify skills gaps.
• Design and update training programs in various formats (in-person, online, blended) to suit diverse learning styles
• Align training with performance and talent management frameworks.
• Facilitate leadership initiatives like mentoring and succession planning.
• Align training with performance and talent management frameworks.
• Assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives through feedback and performance metrics.
• Prepare reports on training outcomes and ROI.
• Work with departmental managers to identify learning needs and provide solutions.
• Advise management on best practices for learning and development.
• Appointed as the SDF for the organisation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in HR, Education, or related field.
• ODETDP Diploma and registered Skills Development Facilitation (SDF)
• Facilitator and Assessor (EDTP)
• OPETDP Diploma and Registered SDF.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• 8+ years in L&D, ideally in a fast-paced environment like retail or hospitality.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Strong facilitation, communication, and e-learning proficiency.