People Learning Partner

Mukuru is scouting for a People Learning Partner to join our Johannesburg crew!
In charge of everything Learning & Development (L&D), this role encompasses crafting, implementing, and managing a range of training and initiatives. This includes designing, developing, delivering, and overseeing the entire Learning Enablement function. The goal? Driving top-notch performance among new and current employees in line with our L&D strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities (Include but is not limited to): To assess training needs aligned to gaps identified and then design, deliver, and evaluate training sessions Create and design L&D programmes in-line with business objectives that support the management team. Ensure individuals have continuous improvement and development for success planning where applicable. Communicating Data and metrics that informs and supports both managers and team's progress and succession planning. Set priorities of training needs to ensure the business reaches the targets for the set year. Ensure that the L&D function offers quality, cost effective and value-added service. Research potential new learning activities. Introduce and implement new training processes and systems to record and review training needs and delivery. Review the training which is currently offered within the organization and ensure that it is fit for purpose, including induction and e-learning packages. Design training profiles for all roles identifying both mandatory and non-essential training and development which support the needs of the business. Review training and development records, identifying and collating training needs and identifying the gaps. Assign and coordinate the appropriate training for all current employees in line with their roles Implement the training schedule for all employees, establishing review dates and further training in line with employee's role and requirements of external bodies Map out training plans for new starters and allocate required training and induction programmes on commencement with organization Work proactively with and advise managers on training requirements for roles Work closely with managers to review learning and development interventions for technical competencies, leadership development and personal effectiveness Source, identify and arrange internal and external training to address competency gaps Identify and monitor training KPI's and prepare reports including but not limited to training costs, hours spent on training, number of delegates trained, budget, and delivery of courses/qualifications Monitor and evaluate feedback and effectiveness of all training and development, collate and distribute quality reports to stakeholdersMaintain accurate up to date records, financial reporting for operational costs Manage relationships with internal key stakeholders Deal with enquiries and to respond accordingly in writing, e-mail or verbally To be fully responsible for the induction process by arranging, co-ordinating and facilitating sessions, ensuring all new employees go through the programme requirements. Actively seek learning and development best practise from within and outside of the organisation Develop sound working relationships with stakeholders to enhance learning and development opportunitiesAdhoc special projects that have business impact which may require after hours workRole Objectives: Ensure that financial prudence is applied when spending or utilising company resources or funds for training and or personal use. Design and develop learning material/content. Update Leaning material/contentPrepare, present, and facilitate learning interventions that are of a high standard and qualityTo take responsibility for all assigned projects (Asana projects/PMO) and ensure success thereofAlign assessments to outcomes (ranging from the type of questions asked (T/F, Y/N, opened ended, MCQ); degree of difficulty; consistency in application against a memorandum) to ensure employees are set for success, know enough against the contract for passing training etcEnsuring that learning interventions are continuously and constantly evaluated to identify gaps in the training provided, learning material as well as measuring effectiveness ito ROIAbility to conduct TNA &/or SGA resulting in identifying areas that need developmentPulling together training material and getting appropriate sign -off to conduct training to remedy gapsAbility to ensure that the training has mitigated risks and the TNA/SGA no longer is an area of concernPlanning and conducting of training for new employeesIncubation of new employees directly relates to the training receivedIdentifying those who need reboarding (doing focused quarterly, bi-annually and annual refreshers)Focused Initiatives/interventions for reboarding existing employees plus conducting a with a 3-month evaluation for ROIEnsure full utilisation of the system that will enhance reporting (capturing of interventions) as a userEnsure training is provided to employees on the utilisation of the systemCompilation of all training related data, internally and externally monthly/quarterly reports, analysis of data from basic to intermediate reporting to enhance reporting or identify gaps in data, processes or proceduresEnsure that regular discussions are held with the SDF so as to identify the need for applying for discretionary funding opportunities (and that there is progress against the tracking of the WSP submitted for RSA, and in country for their statutory regulated legislation)Assisting the team with general enquiries, enhancement of job function and providing continuity within the teamService to the business needs is met and in accordance with strategic outcomes and a value addKey Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 required with either L&D or Training equivalent (OD-ETDP) Qualification is an essential job requirement. Train the Trainer accreditation is an essential job requirement.Customer services accredited facilitation of product is an essential job requirement.Registered assessor is a relevant job will be advantageous. Project management is desirableKnowledge and understanding of the compliance around L&DKnowledge in customer services related trainings (both theory and systems)Knowledge of training and development principlesKnowledge of how to create assessment tools fit for purposeEffective report writing using analytics to improve on service delivery (ROI measures)Computer literate with good Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Time managementProject managementKnowledge and experience in facilitating Soft SkillsAdditional Skills: Experience within a training environmentExperience in the Financial services environment is advantageousConducting skills gap analysis and/or training needs analysisExperience with L&D reporting and administration including but not limited to report writing and training capturingExperience in Design and delivery of innovative training programmes (end to end in terms of the training cycle)Customer services facilitation of both theory and systems is an essential job requirement.I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited" Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!! Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a 'work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers. If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS


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