Skills Development Co-Ordinator

Discovery; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to assist with the management of Learnerships and Internship programmes. This role requires strong organisational skills, a relevant HR qualification, and experience in an HR environment. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to coordinating training logistics while providing mentorship to early careers candidates. This position offers a dynamic working environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' work experience in an HR/Training department.
• Experience with learnerships is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of Learnerships and Internship programmes.
• Assist in the implementation of Skills Development projects.
• Mentor and coach candidates when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Relevant HR qualification

ETDP qualification

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose of the role

To assist with the coordination and management of all Learnership, Internship and Skills Development Programmes. Liaise with SETAs and internal clients.

Areas of responsibility

Coordination:

• Manage and facilitate the end-to-end closure of 2025 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process.
• Implement and manage the end-to-end 2026 Learnerships and Internship Programmes process throughout the programme.
• Liaise with training providers, INSETA and BANKSETA when required.
• Resolve any queries which may arise from SETAs and learners.
• Skills Development Early Careers Reporting.
• Manage training logistics – Logbook follow up, Learnership Graduation.
• Scheduling of candidates for engagements throughout the learning journey.
• Funding Window Applications: business needs analysis and submitting of applications in collaboration with the GSDM and SDM.
• Work closely with all Skills Development Team members in the achievement of Team goals and objectives.

HR:

• Provide mentoring and coaching to Early Careers candidates when required.
• Assist with recruitment if required.
• Conduct performance conversations with Early Careers candidates.
• Manage daily learners daily while in training.
• Assist with processing training invoices and payroll input monthly.

Project Management:

• Assist in the implementation of Skills Development projects.
• Manage and participate in Internship Candidate Journey.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Good attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Speaks fluently and writes in a well-structured and logical manner.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team orientated environment
• Service driven, a sense of urgency and a team player.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and handles criticism well and learns from it.
• Innovative/ critical thinking/ and problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• Relevant HR qualification
• ETDP qualification an advantage
• 3-4 years’ work experience in an HR/Training department
• Have worked with learnerships – an advantage

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.