Talent Management & Development Specialist

MAZIV Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Maziv seeks a Talent Management & Development Specialist to drive learning strategies, governance, and reporting across the organisation. You will collaborate with senior leaders to assess talent needs, develop programs, and support succession planning and compliance.

The role focuses on leadership development, technical skills growth, and maintaining a robust Learning & Development framework to enable career progression for employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in talent management or leadership development.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing talent strategies at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Drive business-aligned learning strategies and training initiatives.
• Oversee governance, reporting, and data analytics for talent development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess talent needs and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE, SETA, SDL requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver all scheduled learning programmes in line with the annual training calendar.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership development

Data analytics

LMS adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IO Psychology

7+ years talent management experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join the Maziv family as our Talent Management & Development Specialist and help shape the future of connectivity across South Africa. At Maziv, we believe in the power of human connection. We connect to positively impact lives, drive progress and shape a better future for all through cutting-edge technology.

Our success is built on a dynamic, forward-thinking culture where we prioritise our people and our customers.

About Maziv

The MAZIV Group is a leading force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure evolution, established through the strategic consolidation of multiple high-impact broadband entities—including Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), Vumatel, Herotel, Rise Telecoms, SADV, VumaCam, and BritelinkMCT. Together, these businesses operate under a unified, wholesale open-access platform that is transforming the accessibility, affordability, and scalability of broadband across urban, township, and rural South Africa.

Join the family – be a Maverick!

The Talent Management & Development Specialist isresponsible for driving business-aligned learning strategies and executing training initiatives that enhance employee capability, engagement, and compliance. The role ensures effective learning delivery, governance, and reporting across the organisation, supporting succession planning, leadership development, and compliance. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to assess talent needs, develop training programs, and ensure effective succession planning.

Talent Management

• Lead and complete the annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across all business units based on Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Develop and implement training plans that address identified business and functional skills gaps.
• Track and report on employee participation and completion rates of learning programmes.
• Support succession and talent development initiatives
• Maintain accurate training data, feedback reports, and progress metrics for leadership development program Learning and Development
• Design and implement employee development programs, including leadership training, technical skills development, and overall skills enhancement.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to equip employees with skills required for their roles and career advancement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and measurable outcomes.
• Create and maintain career development frameworks that provide employees with clear pathways for growth.
• Implement Training Initiatives: Develop and deliver training sessions aimed at enhancing employee skills, leadership capabilities, and overall performance.
• Coordinate and deliver all scheduled learning programmes in alignment with the annual training calendar.
• Ensure full compliance with mandatory induction and statutory training requirements.
• Promote adoption and active engagement on the Learning Management System (LMS) with a target of 80% usage rate.
• Identify and manage relationships with external vendors for training resources or talent assessment tools as needed.
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Track and analyse metrics related to talent development programs to measure their impact and inform future strategies.

Compliance and Governance

• Accurately track and report training spend, and initiatives aligned with BBBEE and SETA requirements.
• Compile and submit the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) by April 30 each year, ensuring 100% compliance and SETA approval.
• Ensure all training initiatives are captured, validated, and meet Skills Development Levy (SDL) and BBBEE scorecard requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready training and compliance records.

Special / Ad Hoc Projects (10%)

• Plan and deliver special or strategic L&D initiatives beyond business-as-usual activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and implement innovative learning solutions that support organisational priorities.
• Monitor project outcomes and measure impact against defined objectives

Competencies and Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, or a related field/or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in talent management, leadership development, or related HR roles.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing talent strategies at a senior level.
• Experience in managing teams and working with senior leadership.