Learning & development Specialist: Sugar Process

Brightcitytalent; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightcitytalent in Malalane, South Africa, seeks an experienced Sugar Processing Subject Matter Expert to lead L&D within the sugar and milling team. This role suits a production supervisor transitioning into learning and development.

You will design training curricula, conduct competency analysis, deliver technical training, and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act through effective stakeholder and vendor management on site.

Qualifications

• Strong background in the Sugar Industry.
• Minimum 5 years of technical production experience in sugar processing.
• Experience as a Sugar Process Trainer or demonstrated passion for training and mentoring.
• Grade 12/Matric and a relevant technical tertiary qualification.
• OD ETDP certification, Assessor/Moderator accreditation; knowledge of AgriSETA/EWSETA.

Responsibilities

• L&D strategy and execution: implement the Workplace Skills Plan for Sugar Processing Teams.
• Training and curriculum design: develop manuals, online modules, and technical training.
• Assessment and compliance: monitor training, maintain skills matrices, ensure compliance with Acts.
• Stakeholder and vendor management: supervise facilitators, support onboarding, drive talent pipeline.

Skills

Sugar Industry experience

Training & coaching

People leadership

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Technical tertiary qualification

Tools

OD ETDP certification

Assessor/Moderator accreditation

AgriSETA/EWSETA knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sugar Processing Subject Matter Expert with a passion for training and development to join the sugar and milling team in Malalane. This role is ideal for a production supervisor or superintendent ready to transition into or expand within the Learning & Development (L&D) space.

Key Responsibilities

• L&D Strategy & Execution: Compile, submit, and oversee the successful implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) for Sugar Processing Teams.

• Training & Curriculum Design: Conduct competency-based training needs analysis, design training manuals, online learning modules, and deliver technical training interventions.

• Assessment & Compliance: Assess/moderate training interventions, maintain skills matrices with line management, and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act, SETA, BBBEE, and Income Tax Act.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Supervise internal and external facilitators/service providers, support HR with onboarding, and drive talent pipeline development.

Key Requirements

• Must have a strong background within the Sugar Industry

• Minimum of 5 years of technical production experience, ideally having held a Supervisory or Superintendent (or higher) role in Sugar Production.

• Prior experience as a Sugar Process Trainer or a deep passion for training, coaching, and mentoring, ready to upskill in the skills development space will be advantageous

• Grade 12 / Matric and a relevant technical tertiary qualification.

• OD ETDP certification, Assessor/Moderator accreditation, and knowledge of AgriSETA/EWSETA will be distinct advantages.

This role will be based on site in Malelane.