Job Summary
VACANCY – TRAINING SPECIALIST (HR)
Title: Training Specialist
Place of work: Stellenbosch
Reporting to: HRBP
The Training Specialist will be part of the growing SA team. The successful candidate will be responsible for
identifying training needs, designing and delivering training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness, in
collaboration with the Learning and Development function. We are looking for an individual that will leave no
stone unturned in their quest for excellence in team performance and talent management.
Responsibilities:
- Identify training needs by evaluating individual and team performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses;
- Translate needs into training programs, in collaboration with the wider L&D function, to drive business
performance and prepare employees for the next step in their career;
- Build and maintain an annual training program with support from the L&D team;
- Inform the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids, and manuals, ensuring alignment
with L&D strategies;
- Design and deliver structured learning experiences in collaboration with the L&D team, and monitor results
and business outcomes;
- Deliver training courses;
- Assess training effectiveness in collaboration with the L&D team to ensure incorporation of taught skills and
techniques into employees' work behavior;
- Periodically evaluate ongoing programs, in partnership with the L&D team, to ensure that they reflect any
changes;
- Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development.
Skill & Knowledge required:
- Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles;
- Proven ability to master the full training cycle;
- Adequate knowledge of learning management software;
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques;
- Familiarity with talent management and succession planning;
- Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI;
- Sound decision making and organizational skills;
- Ability to simplify complex information and processes into effective training material and deliver to a variety of
audiences.
Minimum requirements:
- Degree in Education, Training, HR or related field;
- 5 years experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting;
- Proficiency in Google Documents and Sheets;
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to operate with urgency and meet deadlines;
- Ensure you achieve goals established.
Kindly send your CV with motivation and salary expectation to dorei@silkroadconsult.co.za