Learning and Development Lead needed at Biovac

• BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to “protect life”. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Learning and Development Lead to join a goal-oriented team

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Education, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or a related field
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience
• Preferred: Honours degree in Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or a related field

Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly:

• 5 – 7 years experience in Learning & Development, including 2+ years in a strategic or middle management role.
• Proven track record in managing SETA submissions (WSP/ATR) and working with accredited providers.
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering impactful learning strategies.
• Hands-on experience with learning technologies and digital platforms.
• Solid understanding of South African skills development legislation and SETA frameworks.
• Awareness of trends in digital learning, adult education, and learning innovation.
• Knowledge of organisational development, talent management, and performance enablement.
• Experience navigating complex, multi-disciplinary environments and stakeholder groups.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Design and deliver learning programmes using a blended approach (e-learning, virtual, classroom, on-the-job).
• Develop instructional content and learning pathways tailored to diverse employee segments and career stages.
• Implement and manage learning technologies (e.g., LMS platforms, digital learning tools) to enable scalable delivery.
• Facilitate leadership development, onboarding, compliance training, and functional capability programmes.
• Conduct training needs analyses and skills assessments to inform programme design.
• Collaborate with internal SMEs and external providers to ensure content relevance and quality.
• Drive innovation in learning through gamification, microlearning, and performance support tools.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of training data for internal dashboards and external compliance.
• Lead the automation of analytics processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows and implement scalable solutions using Excel, BI tools, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with IT, HRIS, and data teams to implement automation within existing systems and platforms.
• Ensure sustainability of automation solutions through documentation, training, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to automated data flows and reporting.
• Support the reporting and management of the Skills Development pillar of BBBEE, ensuring alignment with compliance and strategic workforce planning.

Business Management

• Lead the development and execution of the organisations learning and development strategy in alignment with business goals and talent priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and functional heads to identify capability gaps and design targeted learning interventions.
• Oversee the submission of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) in line with SETA requirements.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including SETAs, training providers, and accreditation bodies.
• Facilitate internal stakeholder collaboration to support Individual Development Plans (IDPs), career development conversations, and succession planning.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of learning programmes, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements related to training and development.
• Influence organisational culture by embedding learning into performance, leadership, and career development processes.
• Skills Audits

Application Deadline: 20 November 2025