Learning & Development Specialist

Iq Business Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to enhance learning initiatives and talent management. The role involves designing and managing training programs alongside advising leaders on succession planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background, extensive L&D experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to influence organizational growth and development efforts through impactful learning strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in L&D strategy, delivery, and administration.
• Knowledge of skills development legislation and L&D principles.
• Familiarity with modern learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and manage learning programs.
• Support and advise on talent development and succession planning.
• Implement innovative learning solutions and manage training logistics.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Change Management

Education

Relevant qualification in HR or L&D

Tools

e-Learning platforms

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our team as a strategic partner, helping shape and implement impactful learning, skills development, and talent management initiatives.

This role plays a key part in building capability, supporting transformation plans, and driving a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organisation.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders and teams attract, retain, and develop talent aligned with our business objectives.

You will manage and deliver training programmes, develop and implement L&D strategies, and support succession planning initiatives in collaboration with the HR team.

Key Responsibilities : Design, Deliver, and Manage Learning Programmes Lead formal and informal learning programmes, including accredited online / university courses, internal SME-led sessions, and external provider programmes.

Oversee induction, onboarding, leadership development, conferences, internships, and leverage platforms like Udemy.

Implement and track skills development targets aligned to transformation objectives.

Strategic Partnering : Advise and support leaders and teams on talent development, succession planning, and career pathing.

Identify skills gaps and develop interventions to address them.

Support and influence transformation and change initiatives.

Operational Excellence : Manage training logistics, administration, reporting, and data management.

Oversee budgets for training, bursaries / internships / leadership, and conferences.

Ensure compliance with legislative requirements (e.g.

WSP / ATR submissions).

Reporting & Metrics : Develop and present L&D metrics (e.g.

hours spent on training, planned training).

Provide informal and formal management reports on learning progress and outcomes.

Service Improvement : Implement innovative learning solutions to improve service delivery and close skills gaps.

Promote and embed the use of digital tools and e-learning.

Strong relationship building, networking, and influencing skills Conflict management and change management expertise Excellent communication and presentation skills Analytical thinker with problem-solving and critical thinking ability High attention to detail, resilience, and adaptability Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities Qualifications & Experience : Relevant qualification in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or equivalent.

Extensive experience in L&D strategy, delivery, and administration.

Knowledge of skills development legislation, L&D theories and principles.

Familiarity with e-learning platforms and modern learning practices.

Experience in talent and succession planning and driving transformation initiatives.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our team as a strategic partner, helping shape and implement impactful learning, skills development, and talent management initiatives.

This role plays a key part in building capability, supporting transformation plans, and driving a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organisation.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders and teams attract, retain, and develop talent aligned with our business objectives.

You will manage and deliver training programmes, develop and implement L&D strategies, and support succession planning initiatives in collaboration with the HR team.

Key Responsibilities : Design, Deliver, and Manage Learning Programmes Lead formal and informal learning programmes, including accredited online / university courses, internal SME-led sessions, and external provider programmes.

Oversee induction, onboarding, leadership development, conferences, internships, and leverage platforms like Udemy.

Implement and track skills development targets aligned to transformation objectives.

Strategic Partnering : Advise and support leaders and teams on talent development, succession planning, and career pathing.

Identify skills gaps and develop interventions to address them.

Support and influence transformation and change initiatives.

Operational Excellence : Manage training logistics, administration, reporting, and data management.

Oversee budgets for training, bursaries / internships / leadership, and conferences.

Ensure compliance with legislative requirements (e.g.

WSP / ATR submissions).

Reporting & Metrics : Develop and present L&D metrics (e.g.

hours spent on training, planned training).

Provide informal and formal management reports on learning progress and outcomes.

Service Improvement : Implement innovative learning solutions to improve service delivery and close skills gaps.

Promote and embed the use of digital tools and e-learning.

Required Competencies : Strong relationship building, networking, and influencing skills Conflict management and change management expertise Excellent communication and presentation skills Analytical thinker with problem-solving and critical thinking ability High attention to detail, resilience, and adaptability Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities Qualifications & Experience : Relevant qualification in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or equivalent.

Extensive experience in L&D strategy, delivery, and administration.

Knowledge of skills development legislation, L&D theories and principles.

Familiarity with e-learning platforms and modern learning practices.

Experience in talent and succession planning and driving transformation initiatives.

Please note : As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed : credit, criminal, ID and qualification verification IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals #J Ljbffr

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