· Assessment of skills requirements
o Liaise with business units to determine the Skills and Development needs at all levels of the organisation.
o Conduct annual needs analysis per business unit in addition to adhoc requests for training.
· Orientation of new employees
o Liaise with Human Capital for new employees information and assist with the company orientation / Induction program (Macro, Micro and Middle management) ,
o Ensure the new employee participates in the orientation program relevant to his or her role.
· Upgrade existing skills
o Assist the organisation to formalise the qualifications of employees through the recognition of prior learning (RPL)
· Evaluation of programs
o Identify skills programs and learning interventions to meet identified needs
o Ensure training supports the values and ethos of the Company
o Evaluate service provider and programs with respect to accreditation, BBBEE status, cost and any other relevant factors and make a recommendation to management.
o Procure and or recommend training service providers that will maximise the effectiveness of the training provided and well as the best possible return on investment.
· Compliance
o Maintain the representation of Training and Development on the relevant forum - EE / Training committees
o Prepare and submit annual SETA Work Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) within the required timeframes.
· Reporting
o Advise management and staff on internal and external skills strategies as well as the progress of the skills development of the organisation
o Consolidate reporting of all training conducted within the organisation
o Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
o Communicate WSP and ATR to respective businesses for compliance purposes, reporting to the equity committee, tender submissions etc.
o Ensure records kept provide required information for statutory and other reporting purposes ie SETA, Employment Equity, BBBEE scorecard as far as possible.
· SETA Liaison
o Maintain excellent relations between the company and relevant regulatory bodies. Participate in regular meetings, information sessions, workshops, and conferences.
o Formulate, communicate, and monitor short term and long-term strategies to maximise grant disbursements from MerSETA
o Manage the requirements of the MerSETA discretionary grants
o Submit all administrative reports to MerSETA / Teta
o Administration of Learnership contracts
o Advise management on the quality requirements of MerSETA, Teta and ECSA