Manager: National Non-Technical Skills Training

at  Isilumko Staffing

One of our clients is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Capital Management (HCM) Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive skills development and training strategies aligned with the organisation’s overall human capital strategy. The incumbent will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to drive excellence in talent management, skills development, and training initiatives across all regions.

Minimum requirements & key competency:

• 3 year diploma in Human Resources/Training and Development or equivalent qualifications.
• Registration with ETDPSETA (advantageous).
• Skills Development Facilitator certification.
• 7 years experience within a Training environment.
• 5 years experience in a Managerial position.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Organisational behaviour principles.
• Knowledge of skills related legislation, e.g. SDA, SDL, SAQA, etc.
• Knowledge of skills development.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• Customer service orientation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Computer skills

• Contribute to the development of the overall HC strategy for the organisation, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate in the development of talent management strategies, including career paths and succession planning.
• Develop and manage the skills development budget for all regions, ensuring optimal utilisation of financial resources and maintenance costs within the budget.
• Ensure compliance with training and development policies and related regulations.
• Oversee the Oracle Learning Management System and implement a quality management system for skills development practices.
• Design and develop relevant learning materials for training events and e-learning purposes.
• Lead the execution of campaigns to promote awareness of laboratory careers and bursaries.
• Provide ongoing skills development for all staff in accordance with regional and national skills development plans, including supervision of sourcing of training providers to ensure NQF and SAQA accreditation.
• Design, implement, and monitor leadership interventions to enhance the skills of senior managers, middle managers, and supervisors.
• Administer training interventions and maintain accurate records of training programs.
• Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and coordinate workplace skills plans (WSP) and annual training reports (ATR) to ensure compliance.
• Ensure WSP is loaded on HWSETA annually.

Minimum requirements & key competency:

• 3 year diploma in Human Resources/Training and Development or equivalent qualifications.
• Registration with ETDPSETA (advantageous).
• Skills Development Facilitator certification.
• 7 years experience within a Training environment.
• 5 years experience in a Managerial position.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Organisational behaviour principles.
• Knowledge of skills related legislation, e.g. SDA, SDL, SAQA, etc.
• Knowledge of skills development.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• Customer service orientation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Computer skills.