Purpose of the Role

To coordinate and support the company's learning, talent and performance management initiatives, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills, development opportunities and performance support required to meet business objectives. The role also supports talent development, succession planning and employee retention initiatives while ensuring compliance with Skills Development legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Skills Development

• Coordinate internal and external learning and development interventions

• Identify training and development needs in consultation with management

• Compile, implement and maintain the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR)

• Liaise with SETAs, training providers and other relevant stakeholders

• Coordinate learnerships, apprenticeships and skills development initiatives

• Schedule training programmes and manage all related logistics

• Maintain accurate training records, training matrices and competency records

• Monitor statutory and mandatory training compliance

• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement initiatives

• Prepare monthly training reports and analyse training metrics

Talent & Performance Management

• Support talent management initiatives aimed at attracting, developing and retaining employees

• Assist with succession planning processes and talent reviews

• Coordinate the company's performance management cycle and ensure timely completion of performance reviews

• Support managers in identifying development needs arising from performance discussions

• Link performance outcomes to individual development plans and training initiatives

• Assist with employee development programmes and career progression initiatives

• Support the implementation of employee engagement and retention initiatives

• Analyse talent and performance data and prepare management reports and recommendations

General

• Coordinate induction programmes for new employees

• Assist in managing the learning and development budget

• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant labour legislation relating to skills development

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve learning, talent and performance management processes

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology or a related field

• 3–5 years' experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management or Human Resources within a manufacturing environment

• Experience with Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), Annual Training Reports (ATR) and SETA processes

• Exposure to talent management, succession planning and performance management processes

• Sound knowledge of the Skills Development Act and related legislation

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel

• Excellent planning, administration and analytical skills

Advantageous

• Experience within the automotive manufacturing industry

• Knowledge of learnerships and apprenticeship programmes

• Exposure to Employment Equity and organisational development initiatives

Competencies

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

• High attention to detail

• Relationship building and influencing skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Confidentiality and professionalism

• Continuous improvement mindset