Specialist: Talent Development (Re- advert) needed at South African Bureau of Standards

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Human Resource, Industrial Psychology or related field (NQF Level 7)
• Occupationally-Directed Education Training and Development Practitioner (ODETDP) qualification  is preferred
• NQF Skills Development Facilitator
• 8 years relevant work experience within talent development, OD or Human Resources
• 4 years specialist experience
• Assessment and moderation experience is preferred
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic plans for employment equity, transformation management, skills transfer, learning ladders, training methodologies, leadership development, e-Learning, career mapping, and skills development at organisational level
• Must have experience in implementing and managing graduate, internship and learnership programmes

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Review, monitor and evaluate learning and development practices and offerings to improve deficiencies in line with organisational goals and objectives.
• Design and implement learning and development strategies such as knowledge management, skills transfer, learning ladders, training methodologies, leadership development, e-Learning, career mapping, and skills development programmes aligned to the strategic objectives of the SABS.
• Conduct training needs analysis in line with the corporate plan and strategic goals and objectives.
• Compile the annual training plan and calendar for the organisation in line with business and individual needs and the overall strategy.
• Benchmark talent development initiatives against best practice to ensure alignment to relevant training legislation and methodologies.
• Analyse, advise and consult SABS leadership on the application of talent development solutions which could benefit the organisation.
• Facilitate the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to achieve the SABS’s strategic goals and optimise engagement levels throughout the organisation.
• Design and upgrade internal curriculum and course materials to ensure adherence to SETA requirements and SABS policies and procedures.
• Compile a detailed costing of all internally designed learning and development initiatives.
• Design assessment and moderation instruments in line with talent development program objectives.
• Assess and verify learners’ portfolios of evidence and upload learner achievements accordingly on the relevant internal and/or SETA database.
• Moderate learner portfolios or coordinate moderation as required.
• Develop the SABS competency framework in line with organisational strategical objectives and job requirements.
• Facilitate the induction and on-boarding of new employees to ensure adequate assimilation into SABS operations and culture.
• Develop and implement employment equity initiatives in line with the EE strategy and plan.
• Develop, implement and communicate transformation initiatives in line with the corporate strategy.
• Monitor talent development service provider deliverables as per scope of contract.
• Design, implement and manage a learning database with accurate records.
• Ensure that training interventions are correctly captured timeously on the system.
• Ensure that all learning and development records are maintained and updated.
• Ensure the maintenance of the learning and development system to enable effective reporting.
• Compile monthly quarterly, annual training reports to inform key business decisions.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
• Provide talent development subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that Talent Development best practices are implemented across the organisation.