Job Description

The purpose of this role is to plan, coordinate and manage all processes pertaining to the training and development of employees across the Agriculture division and the Agriculture graduate programme. This includes technical and statutory training, leadership development, as well as personal development initiatives.
Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Degree in Human Resources or any related field

Experience

• At least 8 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in designing, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting learning and development programs including wide range of delivery methods.
• Proven learning and development experience in a large manufacturing/ agriculture environment would be advantageous.
• Proven track record of dealing with CHIETA, MQA, other SETAxe2x80x99s or similar statutory education bodies.
• Experience in WSP/ATR development and submission

DutiesLearning and Development:

• Define; implement; measure success and provide feedback on the L&D strategy which is based on the Agriculture and Omnia Group people and business objectives.
• Support and provide input into the talent management and succession planning processes.
• Conduct training needs analysis through IDP performance management process and feedback from business leaders.
• Implement learning and development solutions that align with WSP supporting the broader L&D and/or HR strategy and drive organisation effectiveness.
• Identify business and skills competency gaps and provide guidance to business leaders.
• Manage employee bursary process for the division, including payments and record keeping.
• Tracking and designing metrics to ensure return on investment and produce accurate data for reporting purposes.
• Design, deliver and facilitate Agriculture induction, events, workshops, and modules.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives in the wider HR functional community.
• Development of career paths for the various teams within the Agriculture segment

Discretionary Grants:

• Preparation of wish lists for new DG application through employee development discussions
• Reporting and ensuring DG allocations are met.
• Ensuring signing of first MOUxe2x80x99s with SETA for initial DG allocations.
• Timeous submission of MOUxe2x80x99s to SETA and SDF.
• Attending DG meetings and reporting on progress regarding timeframes and completion of all responsible MOUxe2x80x99s.
• Monitoring and controlling DG funded budget - spend per person and extra costs.
• Preparation of official mid-term and closure reports to SETA
• Budget - Determining costs per person on total amounts and ensuring costs are captured on system for the DG (Learnerships and Apprenticeships, DG Bursaries, EiT, TiT, FLC, ARPL, AET).
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of L&D costs
• Compiling of Learner Schedules and contracts

Scheduling; facilitating and coordination of training:

• Liaising with external and internal customers; training providers; site managers to communicate dates, arrange MOUxe2x80x99s, attendance registers and reports.
• Quality control evaluations through visits to training centres
• Implement and evaluate the graduate training program; ensuring adequate exposure; practical training and classroom training.
• Communicate and facilitate rotation of learners / apprentices to different plants.
• Ensure correct supporting documents for registration are submitted to SETA.
• Preparation for on-site SETA monitoring visits through engagement with all relevant parties.
• Real time management of training programs and interventions based on unforeseen circumstances.

Recruitment and Selection:

• Responsible for the recruitment of learners (or graduates) and associated processes.
• Ensure entry medicals, onboarding requisite equipment/PPE and textbooks are available.
• Facilitate, the ordering of new PPE for all new learners / apprentices and coordinate the issuing thereof.
• Responsible for all administration e.g. filing and scanning of all reports, attendance registers and certificates per apprentice/learner.

Employee development discussions:

• Assisting in the coordination and facilitation of IDPxe2x80x99s (together with Management and Trainers).
• Determination of criteria for applications for training opportunities.
• Selection of successful candidates in relation to DG application wish list

Other:

• Keep abreast of trends; best practices and statutory requirements to support our people development.
• Ensuring SETA accreditations are maintained/renewed, and regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinating payment to candidates for travelling allowances with the payroll department.
• Coordinating AET arrangements with employees, providers, and line management
• Ensure capturing of all AET costs on system.
• Feedback/reporting to EE committee and Agriculture Leadership team
• Responsible for Agriculture graduate management, support, and well-being interventions

Job Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Diligent
• Quality Oriented
• Deadline driven
• Problem Solving
• Honesty and Integrity
• Customer Centric
• Collaborator Team Player
• Manage Complexity
• Business Insight
• Strategic Mindset

GeneralOccupational Level: Junior Management / Skilled

Omnia Holdings