Purpose Statement

• Lead the development of individual, team, leader, and organisational capabilities across the company
• Support current performance and future competitiveness
• Deliver impactful learning strategies aligned with business goals

Education (Formal Qualifications)

• Minimum: Honours Degree in Training & Development or Human Resources Management (NQF 8 or equivalent)
• Advantageous: Master’s Degree

Legal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Minimum (10+ Years)
• Deep understanding and application of learning & development (L&D) principles and methodologies
• Proven track record in idea generation and successful execution within L&D
• Team leadership, knowledge sharing, workload coordination, quality review
• Championing L&D strategies

Additional

• L&D statutory reporting: 3–5 years
• Project management: 5+ years (advantageous)
• Automotive/fleet industry experience: 2–3 years (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution

• Drive strategic L&D programs aligned with company goals
• Develop organisation-wide L&D strategy (soft skills, technical, legal training)
• Create targeted learning interventions to improve performance
• Oversee and optimize Learning Management Systems
• Secure executive buy-in and sponsorship for L&D priorities
• Develop and track performance metrics for training effectiveness
• Benchmark best practices and build a Skills Matrix per role
• Implement Competency Frameworks and standards
• Maximise Seta funding and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manage regulatory submissions with Transformation and Skills Manager
• Introduce digital learning advancements
• Measure value, cost-effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact
• Build collaborative and integrated learning capability
• Own and manage the central learning team budget

Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage L&D budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Implement tools and reports for tracking group-wide L&D expenditure

Reporting & Administration

• Submit consolidated monthly L&D reports across the company

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Consult subject matter experts on module development
• Communicate L&D needs with Executives and Senior Management

People Management

• Lead with clarity, setting direction and performance standards
• Coach, mentor, and motivate diverse teams
• Enforce discipline and adherence to business policies
• Recruit and place talent appropriately

Position Challenges

• Full accountability for the Learning and Development value chain
• Operates within delegated decision-making authority