TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings in Durban is seeking a seasoned Learning and Development leader to design and drive the organisation's training strategy, ensuring staff have the skills to perform, adhere to policies, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

You will conduct needs analyses, develop interventions, manage budgets and timelines, collaborate with HR and business leaders, and report on training effectiveness to support performance and talent development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5–10 years' experience in Training and Development.
• Experience in designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training programmes.
• Experience conducting training needs analyses and developing learning interventions.
• Experience in facilitating training in a corporate environment.
• Experience working with SETAs, Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and HR systems, preferably Sage 300 People.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's Learning and Development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct training needs analyses and identify skills gaps to support employee and organisational development.
• Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate training programmes, including technical, leadership, compliance, and soft-skills training.
• Manage learning initiatives, training calendars, learner records, and reporting requirements.
• Support performance management, employee development plans, coaching, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with skills development requirements, including Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), Annual Training Reports (ATRs), and mandatory training.
• Manage training budgets, suppliers, and relationships with external training providers and learning partners.
• Collaborate with HR, managers, and business leaders to deliver effective learning solutions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide regular reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Learning strategy

Training needs analysis

Programme design & evaluation

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Coaching & development

Policy & compliance

Vendor management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

HR or related tertiary qualification (advantageous)

Tools

LMS

HR systems

Sage 300 People

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing learning and development initiatives across the JMH Group. This role supports organizational objectives by ensuring employees receive the necessary training to perform their duties effectively, comply with relevant policies and legislation, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develop and implement the organisation's Learning and Development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct training needs analyses and identify skills gaps to support employee and organisational development.
• Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate training programmes, including technical, leadership, compliance, and soft-skills training.
• Manage learning initiatives, training calendars, learner records, and reporting requirements.
• Support performance management, employee development plans, coaching, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with skills development requirements, including Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), Annual Training Reports (ATRs), and mandatory training.
• Manage training budgets, suppliers, and relationships with external training providers and learning partners.
• Collaborate with HR, managers, and business leaders to deliver effective learning solutions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide regular reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• A qualification in HR or a related tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5–10 years' experience in Training and Development.
• Experience in designing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training programmes.
• Experience conducting training needs analyses and developing learning interventions.
• Experience in facilitating training in a corporate environment.
• Experience working with SETAs, Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and HR systems, preferably Sage 300 People.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Preference will be given to employees from the designated group in line with theEmployment Equity Act.