Specialist, Training

Liberty is seeking a dedicated Training Specialist to join their team in Johannesburg. This pivotal role is designed to enhance the employee experience within Group Centres of Excellence (CoEs), designated business units, corporate functions, and various geographies. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate learning programmes that directly address identified needs, ensuring a skilled and adaptable workforce.

About the Role

The Specialist, Training will act as a crucial link between organisational learning requirements and their practical implementation. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across different business areas to gain a deep understanding of their unique learner needs. This involves not just identifying gaps but also interpreting current practices and anticipating future shifts within CoE domains.

Your contribution will be data-driven, providing pertinent insights that inform strategic decision-making within the CoEs. By translating these insights into concrete learning solutions, you will drive the development and delivery of programmes that are both effective and aligned with the overarching strategic initiatives of the business. The role demands a proactive approach to understanding and addressing the evolving demands of the workforce, ensuring that learning interventions are timely, relevant, and impactful.

As a Training Specialist, your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of learning and development activities. You will be instrumental in the end-to-end design and implementation of learning solutions, ensuring they are standardised where appropriate and tailored where necessary.

Key duties will include:

• Partnering with stakeholders to identify and define learning needs across various business units and CoEs.
• Interpreting organisational requirements and anticipating future trends in specific fields of expertise.
• Designing, developing, and facilitating comprehensive learning programmes.
• Leveraging data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Prioritising learning initiatives to ensure alignment with broader organisational goals and CoE objectives.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of learning interventions and making data-informed adjustments.
• Managing the entire lifecycle of learning programmes, from conception to delivery and evaluation.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organisation.

What They're Looking For

To excel in this role, candidates will need a strong combination of behavioural and technical competencies, along with relevant experience. A Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field is desirable, providing a foundational understanding of human behaviour and organisational dynamics.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 5-7 years of demonstrated workplace experience in learning and development, with a particular focus on People & Culture or similar specialisations.
• **Behavioural Competencies:**
• Ability to articulate information clearly and concisely.
• A meticulous approach to checking details and ensuring accuracy.
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop effective plans.
• Capacity to direct and guide individuals and teams.
• A proactive attitude towards embracing change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective engagement.
• Proficiency in managing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• A talent for providing insightful analysis.
• Composure under pressure.
• A results-oriented approach to taking action.
• **Technical Competencies:**
• Sound decision-making capabilities.
• Expertise in learning evaluation methodologies.
• Skilled in learning facilitation techniques.
• Proven ability in solution delivery.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Adept at deriving and presenting workforce insights.

This opportunity is with Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa-focused financial services group. They are an innovative global player committed to creating growth in Africa and delivering meaningful value to clients and communities. They offer career-enhancing opportunities and a chance to work with talented professionals.

In South Africa, roles like this often fall into mid-to-senior level positions within large corporate environments, particularly within the financial services sector. Compensation can vary significantly based on experience and the specific scope of responsibilities but typically reflects the specialised nature of training and development expertise. Progression might lead to roles such as Learning and Development Manager or head of a specific training function.

Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Social Sciences

Experience Required
Learning
People & Culture
5-7 years
Demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation.