Are you passionate about developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning? Are you ready to take on a leadership role that drives skills development strategies and enhances organizational capabilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!As the National Manager: Non-Technical Skills Training, you will play a crucial role in shaping the skills development landscape within our organization. You will collaborate on the development of talent management strategies, ensuring career paths and succession planning initiatives align with our long-term goals.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and manage the skills development budget for all regions, optimizing financial resources to maximize effectiveness.- Ensure compliance with COMPANY training and development policies while overseeing the Oracle Learning Management System.- Establish and implement a quality management system for skills development practices.- Design and develop learning materials for training events and e-learning purposes.- Lead University, schools, and EXPO campaigns to raise awareness of laboratory careers and bursaries.- Provide ongoing skills development for all staff, including sourcing accredited training providers.- Implement leadership interventions to enhance the skills of senior managers, middle managers, and supervisors.- Coordinate training interventions and maintain accurate records of training programs.- Update the organization's Training Needs Analysis (TNA) annually and coordinate workplace skills plans.Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:- 3-year Diploma in Human Resources/Training and Development or equivalent (NQF 6).- Registration with ETDPSETA advantageous; Skills Development Facilitator certification essential.- 7 years of experience in a training environment, with 5 years in a managerial/supervisory position.- Knowledge of organizational behavior principles and skills-related legislation (e.g., SDA, SDL, SAQA Act).
