Training And Development Specialist North West

Agritalent; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Agritalent is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to support organisational effectiveness by coordinating, developing, and implementing training and development programmes in line with group needs. The role will involve leading the training team, budgeting, and providing HR advisory support to management.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' HR generalist experience with a focus on training and development, professional registrations (psychometrist/industrial psychologist),

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a HR generalist role with training and development experience.
• Professional registration as psychometrist and/or industrial psychologist at HPCSA.
• Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, NQF Act and BBBEE regulations.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement training and development programmes aligned with group needs.
• Lead and develop the training and development team, manage annual training budget.
• Consult with management on HR-related needs and provide advisory support.
• Manage job grading processes including job profiles and descriptions.
• Prepare and manage BBBEE Skills Development scorecard inputs and reporting.
• Engage with SETAs for grant applications (WSP/ATR) and funding; monitor progress.
• Develop, facilitate, and present training programmes; report on activities monthly.

Skills

HR generalist

Training & development

Psychometrics

Bilingual Afrikaans/English

Education

Bachelors in HRM/Business Admin/Industrial Psychology

Postgraduate degree in Industrial Psychology

Tools

WSP/ATR reporting

BBBEE reporting processes

Job description

Training & Development Specialist

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Training & Development Specialist at its Head Office. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting organisational effectiveness by coordinating, developing, and implementing training and development programmes in line with the identified needs of the Group.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Organising and planning all training for the Group and managing the training and development team, which includes the compilation and management of the annual training budget;
2. Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees and providing career development planning and opportunities according to the department's training focus areas, the individual's development plan, and company strategic focused training initiatives;
3. Providing consultation and advisory functions to management on human resource-related issues and assessing and anticipating HR-related needs;
4. Managing job grading processes and advising business units in the process (including job profiles, job descriptions, and organograms);
5. Ensuring that the quality and relevance of the training programmes are aligned with the Group’s business needs and standards;
6. Assisting line management in identifying departmental needs for training/team performance, intervening in low overall performance, and managing internships and related programmes;
7. Managing requirements relating to disbursement of discretionary grant payments for internships and related programmes;
8. Reporting on all planned and implemented training activities on a monthly basis;
9. Managing relationships with external training providers and assessing the effectiveness of training provided;
10. Providing feedback on statutory reporting and legislative changes;
11. Compiling, submitting, and monitoring the relevant information required for the BBBEE Skills Development Element of the scorecard;
12. Providing input on employment equity and BBBEE reports and participating in BBBEE verification processes;
13. Preparing employee opinion surveys and reporting results;
14. Leading and supporting various HR projects as and when requested, such as talent management, organisational development, and employee relations;
15. Developing, facilitating, and presenting various training courses and programmes;
16. Annual training and development reporting (WSP/ATR) as well as communication with relevant SETAs for grant applications;
17. Assisting in succession planning and drafting of talent matrixes for the Group’s departments;
18. Administering psychometric assessments and providing feedback and professional guidance.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, and/or Industrial Psychology, or related field;
2. Post graduate degree in Industrial Psychology;
3. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR generalist role, as well as experience in training and development;
4. Professional registration as psychometrist and/or industrial psychologist at HPCSA;
5. Knowledge of legislation governing skills development (i.e. Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, etc);
6. Knowledge of legislation governing employment equity and BBBEE;
7. Registered as an assessor and facilitator;
8. Experience in working with SETAs, compiling of WSP/ATR and application for funding;
9. Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. The following will serve as a recommendation:
10. Registration as moderator;
11. Registration as a generalist with the SABPP;
12. Trained in MBTI, WAVE, LPCAT;
13. Qualified as a life coach.