Learning and Development Officer

Job Purpose: To support the development, execution, and administration of Company’s OTC training programs. To coordinate OTC Site’s People Strategy in the areas of competency embedding, capability, talent development, and GMP to achieve business goals. This position will work closely with Site Leadership to identify and prioritize training programs, talent management, and team development initiatives that are aligned with core business strategies using L&D Methodology & tools. Oversees the delivery of Company OTC Site’s training and development so that the skills and performance of employees meet current and future needs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree and/or Diploma in Human Capital management & Training.
2. 5-8 years’ experience in coordinating a Learning & Leadership Development function.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in assessing performance gaps, analysing learning needs, designing, developing learning solutions, facilitating learning activities, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs.
4. Demonstrated effectiveness in delivering learning programs that support leadership, shop floor, and technical skills.
5. Capability to facilitate talent reviews, match scarce skills, and mitigate talent risks.
6. Managed Annual Talent Review cycle, developmental assessments, and succession planning.

Ability to translate business challenges into talent opportunities. A track record of supporting business leaders to identify, develop, and deploy talent models/interventions. In-depth knowledge of the skills development framework and associated legislation (e.g., SDA, SDLA, Employment Equity Act (Codes of Good Practice related to EE and B-BBEE) and SAQA Act). Improve competence and effectiveness of all staff levels. Analyse and identify development needs to drive L&D initiatives. Evaluate performance & training’s impact on business.

Coordinates the delivery of the training and development of the site workforce. Implement coaching, job shadowing, on-the-job training, and competency development programmes. Maintain training programs in accordance with business needs and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all training documentation is accurate, complete, and available for review. Maintain OTC Site’s competency matrices.

Partner with Site leadership to create and lead development programs (job rotations, job profiles, career path, certifications, mentoring, and role competencies) to support targeted business objectives. Support the implementation of a Talent Development and talent reviews. Deliver GMP training - new employee orientation, annual refresher training to support the production schedule (Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)). Maintain GMP training program to ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Develop Workplace Skills Plan & information required for Annual Training Report, BBBEE & EE measures. Regular reporting to management on the effectiveness of training and development. Maintaining accurate registers and document control.

Key Skills:
Working with People
Persuading and Influencing
Presenting and Communicating Information
Planning and Organizing
Adopting and Responding to change
Coping with pressures and setbacks
Deciding and initiating action
Leading and Supervising
Learning and Researching
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting