Learning and Development Practitioner

The Senior Learning and Development Practitioner is responsible for developing and implementing the Group’s Learning and Development (L&D) strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role focuses on building employee competence, driving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. The incumbent will need to deliver impactful, data-driven learning solutions, including induction programs, learning delivery, and compliance-related initiatives, while ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy/roadmap aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, competence development, and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure a cutting-edge learning environment.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritise organisational learning needs.
• Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Induction Program Development and Management
• Design, develop, and manage comprehensive induction and onboarding programs to integrate new hires effectively into the organisation.
• Ensure the induction program aligns with the company’s values, culture, and strategic goals.
• Partner with HR and departmental leaders to tailor induction content for specific roles and business lines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of induction programs through feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.

Learning Delivery and Facilitation

• Lead the delivery of in-person and virtual training sessions, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Act as a subject matter expert and facilitator for leadership development, technical skills, and other key training programs.
• Ensure consistency in training delivery across the group while adapting to local and regional needs.

Learning Needs Analysis and Solution Design

• Conduct annual learning needs analysis, aligning with competency gaps, succession planning, and performance data.
• Design and develop engaging, impactful, and cost-effective learning programs (e.g., leadership pipelines, technical training).
• Partner with industry bodies to ensure learning initiatives align with industry standards

Learning Evaluation and Reporting

• Implement robust frameworks to evaluate the impact and ROI of learning initiatives.
• Use data analytics to provide insights on program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Report on key learning metrics and contribute to strategic decision-making through actionable insights.

Core Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Expertise in learning needs analysis and program development.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Skilled in training facilitation and engaging diverse audiences.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the organisation’s values and culture.
• Passion for people development and organisational growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

• A tertiary qualification in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of proven experience in an L&D role.
• Strong knowledge of South African skills development legislation (BBBEE, Skills Development Act, etc.).
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
• Experience in designing and delivering induction programs and facilitating training sessions.

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