Learning and Development Specialist: Operations

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Learning & Development specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for aligning L&D initiatives with operational excellence and managing end-to-end training programmes. Strong qualifications in Human Resources or related fields along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar environment is required. Join a culture that promotes continuous improvement and growth through tailored learning solutions.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in an L&D environment.
• Experience managing the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Expertise in developing and facilitating learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure L&D initiatives align with operational requirements and future skills.
• Create and develop training content and digital learning modules.
• Implement Learning & Development strategy across various departments.

Skills

Training Needs Analysis

LMS Management

Development of Learning Programmes

Education

Qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Psychology, Education

Job description

Overview

• Ensuring that L&D initiatives align with organizational capability requirements, operational excellence, employee development, and the future skills roadmap.
• Consolidating training statistics for business reviews and compliance reporting.
• Conducting ongoing Training Needs Analysis
• Implementing the L&D strategy in alignment with HR, Operations, and Leadership requirements.
• Ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning experience across the business.
• Developing, coordinating, and deliver learning programmes supporting organizational, team, and individual capability needs.
• Partnering with leaders to embed learning into performance management and career development.
• Creating/ Developing training content, manuals, digital modules, onboarding programmes, and system-specific learning.
• Developing customized training programmes with the assistance of AI, learning journeys, curricula and blended learning solutions.
• Learning Management System (LMS) reporting
• Building and deploying e-learning programmes, assessments, development plans, certifications, and compliance modules.
• Ensuring new employees receive structured, aligned, and timely learning to enable rapid competence.
• Champion a learning culture that promotes continuous improvement, curiosity, and growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Psychology, Education or similar.
• 3 - 5 years in an L&D environment
• Experience managing an LMS and running end-to-end L&D cycles.
• Experience in the development, facilitation, and learning programme development.

Application note

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.