Learning & Development Specialist

Recruiter

Work Africa

Job Ref

4067419742

Date posted

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Location

East London, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST/ EAST LONDON – The successful Candidate will Design, develop, and deliver learning programs in partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) while supporting change adoption within a dynamic project environment. Minimum Qualifications & Experience National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management, Education, Training & Development, or a related field. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Education. Accredited Facilitator certification (ETDP SETA). Prosci Change Management Certification or similar (advantageous for future growth). 4 years’ experience in L&D, including design and delivery of training programs. Exposure to project management environments and digital learning tools. Key Competencies Strong instructional design, facilitation skills and attention to detail. Ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure, project-driven environments. Basic understanding of change management principles. Proficiency in LMS administration and digital learning tools (Articulate, Scribe, Canva, Bob Learn). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Key Responsibilities Learning Design & Development Conduct basic training needs analysis aligned with project and business priorities. Collaborate with SMEs to co-create learning content (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). Develop training materials and quick reference guides using tools such as Articulate, Scribe, Canva, and Bob Learn. Facilitation & Delivery Support SMEs during initial training sessions, ensuring smooth delivery and learner engagement. Transition ownership of training delivery after the first tranche, leading refresher sessions and ongoing capability-building workshops. Deliver interactive sessions using blended learning approaches under tight timelines. Change Enablement (Light-Touch) Act as a change support resource, reinforcing key messages and adoption strategies. Assist in basic communication and engagement activities to support system rollouts. Apply foundational change principles (e.g., awareness, reinforcement) without full-scale Prosci-level execution. LMS Administration Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for course uploads, user tracking, and reporting. Ensure accurate learner progress data and compliance reporting. Continuous Improvement Gather learner feedback and update content for relevance and impact. Support the evolution of L&D practices toward digital learning and advanced change management. Performance Indicators Timely delivery of training aligned with project milestones. Positive learner and stakeholder feedback. Effective LMS management and reporting. Demonstrated growth toward advanced L&D and change capabilities. Salary – Market related (depending on experience) Apply Online for priority consideration or email your CV to: Use Reference: “L&DSPECIALIST”. Please include a recent head & shoulders photo with your application. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful