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Bidvest Bank Learning Specialist in Sandton, South Africa
Job Advert – Learning Specialist
Do you like a to facilitate people's learning journeys?
Do you know how to do a learning needs analysis and curate the content and then deliver the course with an empathetic and effective human touch?
If yes, then apply for the Learning Specialist at Bidvest Bank.
We are employing a Learning Specialist with amazing written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Someone who enjoys working with people and takes personal responsibility for other peoples' learning.
Primary Purpose
The Learning Specialist develops learning material and delivers it to the intended audience.
The incumbent facilitates learning journeys for their business area, ensuring that career and development plans are in place, implemented and monitored.
The Learning Specialist also facilitates/delivers Induction, Learnerships and Graduate Programmes and provides accurate learning analytics for continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 2- 3 years' recent and relevant working experience in a Learning & Development role
Proven work experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Facilitator or similar role
- Some knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology or a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification in Education, Training and Development.
Competencies
Demonstrate knowledge of targeted training programmes
Have a good understanding of the principles of adult learning
Display integrity, reliability and well-developed interpersonal skills to interact with employees across all levels in the business
Be proactive and focused on the Learning & Development goals
Demonstrate problem analysis and solution finding skills
Display service orientation at all times (not negotiable)
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
Possess the ability to define, develop and articulate learning and development needs
Possess the ability to engage with respective business leaders with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrate good facilitation and presentation skills
Display good verbal and written communication ability
Display resilience and the ability to cope with pressure
Possess the ability to coach and develop others
SDF knowledge
Roles and Responsibilities:
DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIAL CURATED THROUGH NEEDS ANALYSIS AND DELIVER THE COURSE
Conducts learning needs analysis for the division and build a learning plan to address those needs
Work with internal stakeholders to execute learning and development strategies
Design and develop learning programmes and content
Deliver the learning programmes correctly
Measure the impact of the learning and implement continuous improvement activities
Use the latest and most applicable trends in learning and development practices
Source and negotiate with service providers for training interventions
Coordinate and manage the technology and stakeholders to develop online training
Design, develop and implement online modules
Coordinate delivery of online/virtual training as a refresher and reinforcement to training delivered
Drive brand values and philosophy through all learning and development activities.
REPORTING AND LEARNING/TRAINING METRICS
Produce reports on learning interventions on time and on request
Implement and monitor training metrics
Consolidate information in a monthly and annual basis for reporting purposes
Provide data for your area's WSP and ATR Submissions
CAREER & DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Facilitate the preparation of Learning Journeys by assessing aligning to the individuals performance
Design and develop career pathways for your business area
Provide Learning analytics for continuous improvement
Design and develop and facilitate an effective induction programme for new employees, learners and graduates
INDUCTION & ORIENTATION
Bursaries, Internships, Learnerships and Graduate Programmes
Manage and co-ordinate bursaries, internships, graduate programme
Know the latest developments in learnerships and skills development programmes and recommend ways to build a strong skills pipeline to future proof your business area
Demonstrate heartfelt professional empathy when interacting with learners, bursars and graduates
This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.