Talent Development Specialist

Passionate and dedicated Talent Development Specialist in South Africa, reporting into the HR Head.

About the role

The Talent Development Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of programs in line with the APAC MEA Development Framework consisting of strategies to support the efforts to attract and recruit the best talent, create an attractive and inclusive working experience, and grow careers through continuous development. This role will also drive skills development in line with the organisation's skill plan and meet the legislative and INSETA requirements within the country.

1. Support local / regional and global performance, culture, talent, and training systems within the region.
2. Support and involvement in wider APAC MEA region initiatives.
3. Coordinate and support in managing the talent reviews and succession planning sessions with the business units.
4. Implement Accelerated Development framework and offerings for our key talents.
5. Support Inclusion Diversity- and Gender initiatives.
6. Support Leadership Values Development for Leaders.
7. Serve as an internal consultant to business stakeholders.
8. Serve as the Skills Development Facilitator and manage the BBBEE audit process.
9. Engage in the identification of learning vendors, leadership consultants, and 3rd party providers in crafting and executing development solutions.
10. Design and deliver high-quality training programs that enable existing staff to develop technical, behavioural, and commercial skills.
11. Responsible for training feedback evaluation and continuous improvement of training offerings throughout the year.
12. Coordinate providing coaches and mentors to high-potential talent program candidates and help managers utilize other development tools such as job assignments, job rotations, and mentoring.
13. Participate and contribute to our talent initiatives, attending regional calls and being involved in regional / global initiatives as part of the regional Talent Team.

Your profile

1. We are looking for an outstanding individual with excellent stakeholder management capabilities, strong communication influencing skills, and the passion to drive changes.
2. Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in Human Resources Management and/or Psychology, plus professional qualification in an adult learning or training discipline.
3. Minimum 8 years of professional experience in HR.
4. Experience as a Skills Development Facilitator.
5. Working knowledge of training and development, managing leadership programs, and graduate programs in an international organization.
6. Strong project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English, is a must.
8. Delivery focused with attention to detail, solid communication, and influencing skills.
9. Able to work effectively in groups as well as independently.
10. Self-motivated with a drive to deliver results.
11. Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.