
Learning Facilitator – Metropolitan Client Services & Operations
- Bellville, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reference Number MMH250813-6
Job Title Learning Facilitator - Metropolitan Client Services & Operations
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Human Capital
Cluster Metropolitan Life
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Bellville
IntroductionMetropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security. Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 7 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana and Lesotho. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance. www.metropolitan.co.za
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Role PurposeThis is a hands-on, multi-faceted learning facilitation role that spans the full learning cycle from design and delivery to tracking and measurement, with a focus on enabling performance and service excellence across the Services & Operations environment (Inbound Call Centre, Client Services, Premium Management & Client Retention, and Client Care). The role combines facilitation, microlearning development, and end-to-end learning execution, requiring a versatile professional who can translate business needs into practical, measurable learning interventions.This role requires a mature, experienced learning professional who can work independently, apply sound judgment, and proactively engage with the broader L&D team. Success in this role hinges on practical execution, technical learning expertise, a deep understanding of operational and service realities, and the ability to translate needs into measurable, fit-for-purpose learning solutions.
Requirements
- Relevant B Degree or Diploma
- ODETDP or similar qualification / unit standard competency (Facilitation and Design/Development of learning material)
- Minimum 3 years’ facilitation experience
- Instructional design experience (advantageous)
- Experience in designing and delivering operational or service-focused learning solutions
- Solid business acumen
- Highly proficient in MS Office; advanced in report writing and data analysis
- Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong problem-solving, risk identification, and solutioning skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in a service environment (advantageous)
- Engage with stakeholders to analyse and understand learning needs
- Design and develop engaging learning content as per needs identified by client and stakeholders, particularly for ‘just in time’ learning interventions
- Create systems and process learning through video simulations or ‘how to’ guides
- Create and deploy assessments which track learning performance through using the principles of the Kirkpatrick model
- Ensure the standards and quality of all learning meet the departmental quality standards
- Ensure alignment of content with materials created by the learning delivery team in terms of models, content, and visual identity
- Proactively identify opportunities to adapt or reuse existing content to avoid duplication and improve efficiency
- Create assessments as needed to evaluate knowledge transfer and performance improvement
- Plan and schedule learning interventions ensuring the delivery is meets “just in time” learning needs and/or is scheduled learning which does not interrupt the operations of the department
- Facilitate learning interventions such as solutions and systems training, soft skills, refresher training and just-in-time learning as required
- Ensure the execution of learning events is aligned to learning plans, objectives and standards to drive a consistent learning experience
- Ensure learning delivery aligns to plans, objectives and quality standards
- Ensure the quality, standards, and consistency of all interventions reflect the organisation’s service ethos
- Independently manage end-to-end execution of allocated learning programmes, including logistics, stakeholder engagement, and reporting
- Identify existing and emerging risks and take initiative-taking steps with stakeholders to mitigate them
- Engage and align regularly with other L&D colleagues (Instructional Designers, Compliance, Skills Development, Group L&D) to ensure end-to-end support
- Attend stakeholder meetings as required to stay attuned to operational context
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to enhance learning effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Function as a trusted learning adviser for Service & Operations teams, recommending appropriate interventions and improvements
- Contribute to a culture that promotes feedback, continuous improvement and exceptional service
- Monitor turnaround times and service quality standards, resolving issues speedily
- Manage and resolve learning-related queries; analyse query trends to inform improvements
- Management and maintenance of internal training facilities where required
- Manage vendor relationships (e.g. venues, caterers), ensuring service levels are met and procurement processes are followed
- Gather and analyse learning data to produce insight-driven reports
- Identify trends to inform learning agenda, drive improvement, and support performance
- Measure learning impact using all four levels of the Kirkpatrick ROI model
- Track and manage learning expenses and other allocated resources responsibly
- Provide regular feedback to the L&D team to ensure a continual feedback loop is created
- Business Acumen
- Client Commitment
- Drive for Results
- Leads Change and Innovation
- Collaboration
- Impact and influence
- Self-awarness and Insight
- Diversity and Inclusiveness