Learning and Development Specialist

Description

Main Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning and development solutions ensuring they are relevant and appropriate to both business and individual objectives.
• Partner with departmental heads to map competencies and design competency models.
• Collaborate with HR Managers and Line Managers to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted learning solutions.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of WSP and ATR reports to the relevant SETA.
• Measure effectiveness of learning and development activities by conducting regular evaluations and modifying the training based on feedback.
• Drive digital learning solutions via the newly embedded learning management system (Skill Cast) and alternative technologies to create flexible and innovative learning programmes (e.g. multi-channel and blended learning).
• Support the HR Managers with talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Support the HR Managers with employee engagement surveys; this includes supporting the coordination of engagement action plans with line managers.
• Provide onboarding support ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the company culture and equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to HR policy development and implementation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and labour laws
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development, embedding learning into daily workflows and supporting change management initiatives through targeted capability building
• Leverage data analytics to assess learning impact, inform future L&D strategies, and provide insights to leadership on workforce capability trends
• Design and deliver leadership development programmes to build managerial capability and support succession planning.
• Ensure learning solutions are inclusive and reflect diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and accessibility needs.
• Manage L&D budgets and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality learning delivery.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design, implement, and analyse employee climate surveys.

Skills

• Self-starter with a passion for learning and development
• Confident with a range of technology applications
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to devise training plans and materials
• Problem solving and solution mindset
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Thoughtful and adaptable in diverse cultural environments.
• High capacity to work across multiple projects at speed and with reliability
• Cross-team collaboration and project management skills
• Role models Globeleq values, leads by example in business integrity, confidentiality and high standards of business ethics.
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Facilitation and coaching skills
• Stakeholder influencing

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Experience of designing, developing and delivering training programmes
• Experience of managing multiple learning projects
• Understanding of learning management systems, including reporting
• Experience of working with digital learning solutions and technology to achieve L&D objectives
• Experience is multinational or cross- office environment.
• Is interested in the power industry and development needs of Africa.
• Sensitive to and able to navigate different cultures and work well in different environments.
• Additional language such as French or Portuguese is desirable.
• Qualification: Degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial Psychology with 3 – 5 year relevant experience.
• Certification in instructional design, coaching, or digital learning platforms (e.g., ATD, CIPD, or similar) is an advantage.

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