Skills Development Lead

Accenture In South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Skills Development Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive skills development plan. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in skills development, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong understanding of South African legislation. Responsibilities include conducting training needs analyses, regulatory compliance, and managing learnerships and internships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Skills Development or Learning & Development.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour and skills development legislation.
• Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual Skills Development Plan.
• Conduct skills audits and training needs analyses.
• Prepare and submit WSP and ATR reports.
• Design, implement, and manage learnerships, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Monitor training budgets and ensure ROI.

Skills

Skills audits

Training needs analysis

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Skills Development Strategy & Planning- Develop and implement an annual Skills Development Plan aligned with business objectives and legal requirements.

• Conduct skills audits and training needs analyses in collaboration with HRBPs and departmental leaders.
• Ensure initiatives align with the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting- Prepare and submit WSP and ATR reports to the relevant SETA.
• Ensure full compliance with the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and B-BBEE requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records, including attendance registers and assessments.
• Learnerships, Internships & Apprenticeships- Design, implement, and manage learnerships, internships, and apprenticeships in collaboration with training providers and SETAs.
• Ensure compliance with all related contractual and legal obligations.
• Monitor programme effectiveness and learner progress.
• B-BBEE Alignment- Lead and optimise performance on the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE scorecard.
• Collaborate with Transformation and Compliance teams to achieve spend and demographic targets.
• Support the B-BBEE audit and verification process with relevant data and documentation.
• Training Programme Management- Identify and manage relationships with accredited training providers.
• Oversee delivery and quality of internal and external training programmes.
• Monitor training budgets and ensure ROI and alignment with rebate opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement- Act as the main liaison for SETAs, QCTO, and other regulatory bodies.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including managers and employees, on skills development matters.
• Assist in developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting- Analyse and report on training metrics and skills development KPIs.
• Conduct post-training evaluations and impact assessments.
• Prepare regular updates for HR leadership, EXCO, and audit teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Skills Development or Learning & Development.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour and skills development legislation, including B-BBEE and SETA processes.
• Proven experience with WSP / ATR submissions, learnership management, and training ROI analysis.
• Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).