Skills Development Specialist

Blue Spec Holdings; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Spec Holdings is seeking a seasoned executive to lead the organisation's Skills Development strategy across multiple business entities in South Africa. You will ensure legislative compliance, maximise BBBEE contribution, and drive workforce capability in automotive, security, and business administration sectors.

You will manage WSP/ATR submissions, oversee SETA engagements and audits, and provide strategic input into talent pipelines and capability development while building strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 6–9+ years’ experience in Skills Development | Learning & Development.
• Proven experience managing WSP | ATR submissions and SETA engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of MERSETA, Service SETA, TETA, CETA and related SETA requirements.
• Experience in multi-industry or group structure (automotive, security, or services environment advantageous).
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a group-wide Skills Development strategy aligned to business objectives across multiple entities.
• Align learning interventions across security and administrative service divisions.
• Provide strategic input into workforce planning, talent pipelines, and capability development.
• Manage compliance with the Skills Development Act and BBBEE Codes of Good Practice; oversee SETA submissions.
• Prepare WSPs, ATRs, and coordinate SETA audits and verifications.
• Maximise grant funding recoveries and ensure audit readiness across groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

2026/04/21

Reference Number

BSH-328

Description

Job Purpose

To lead and execute the organisation’s skills development strategy across multiple business entities, ensuring full legislative compliance, maximising BBBEE contribution, and driving workforce capability in line with business objectives across the automotive, security, and business administration sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Skills Development

• Develop and implement a group-wide Skills Development strategy aligned to business objectives
• Align learning interventions across various entities, security, and administrative service divisions
• Provide strategic input into workforce planning, talent pipelines, and capability development

Compliance & SETA Management

• Manage full compliance with the Skills Development Act and BBBEE Codes of Good Practice
• Oversee submissions and reporting requirements to multiple SETAs including:
• MERSETA
• SASSETA
• Service SETA
• TETA
• CETA
• Other applicable SETAs linked to business operations
• Compile and submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
• Prepare for and manage SETA audits and verification processes
• Maximise discretionary and mandatory grant funding recoveries

Learning & Development Execution

• Conduct organisation-wide skills gap analysis and training needs assessments
• Design and implement targeted training interventions, learnerships, internships, and bursaries.
• Oversee implementation of technical, compliance, and leadership development programmes across all entities

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with SETAs, training providers, and internal business leaders
• Act as a strategic advisor to management on skills development and transformation initiatives
• Build strong relationships across multiple operational divisions

Reporting & Governance

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual skills development reports
• Provide insights on training spend, ROI, and BBBEE impact
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and EXCO
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit readiness at all times
• Automotive Services
• Vehicle Auctions & Salvage
• Incident Management & Recovery Services
• Security Services
• Technology, Data & Business Services
• Logistics & Transport and Construction

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 6–9+ years’ experience in Skills Development | Learning & Development
• Proven experience managing WSP | ATR submissions and SETA engagement
• Strong working knowledge of MERSETA, Service SETA, TETA, CETA and related SETA requirements
• Experience in multi-industry or group structure (automotive, security, or services environment advantageous)
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
• Strong compliance and governance orientation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different business units

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in group or multi-entity environments
• Strong understanding of BBBEE verification requirements
• Ability to operate independently while engaging at executive level
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail