Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions. Icebolethu Group is currently in search of a Head of Training Academy who will provide guidance and thought leadership in the design and implementation of critical components of the Business' Talent, Learning and Development and Academy strategies to create integrated and optimal learning and talent experiences in alignment with Icebolethu Group of Companies Business Strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES Minimum Qualifications:Post graduate Degree / Honours in HR / HRD and Behavioural SciencesRegistration with Professional Board (SABPP) at Chartered LEVEL preferredRegistration as Industrial Psychologist / Psychometrist will be advantageousRegistration as Skills Development facilitator, Moderator and/or Assessor will be advantageousExperience and Knowledge required:Minimum of 5 years' management experience in Talent, Learning and Development, in a corporate entity or business and preferably in Financial Services Sector/ Burials Services/ Catering/ Security environment.
Skills and Competencies required:Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel is essential.
Key Competencies:High level of Business acumenAdvanced Computer Literacy in Ms Office SuiteProven skills in managing a high level professional Skills Development / Training team and institutionStrategy, Policies and Procedures development and executionAdvanced report writing and presentation skillsProven ability to operate at a strategic and operational levelCurriculum development and Facilitation skillsPractical knowledge of Project Management practices, processes, principles and life cycleEvaluation and feedback abilitiesIntegrity and honestyOperational Excellence and Continuous Improvement abilitiesBudget managementPeople and diversity managementRisk and compliance managementKey Performance Areas: Training Academy Management:Establishing of the Training Academy as a revenue generation entityDevelop, establish and deliver professional and marketable training and development programsObtain and maintain accreditation of the training Academy programs including assessor and moderator coursesMarket and source opportunities for income generation for the Academy and ensure financial sustainabilityFormulation and Implementation of Strategy and Operational Plans:Review, benchmark, compile and implement best practice Talent, Learning and development policies, practices, procedures and systemsCompile and implement Human Resource Development Long, Medium- and Short-Term Operational Plans in order to ensure the achievement of broader Human Resources and Business objectives and goalsManaging the Provision of Expert Talent Identification and Retention:Design, develop and implement Talent Identification, Development and Management FrameworkCollaborate with Business in developing sustainable human capital pipeline to meet future needs of the Icebolethu Group of CompaniesDevelop and facilitate implementation Succession Plans by taking into account Key Competencies and Skills' Business needs through the process of Talent reviewsDesign and develop HR tools and instruments for use in the process of identification of Talent, High Potential (HiPOs)Facilitate the identification of critical talent pool within the Organization by engaging with relevant LeadershipProvide guidance on Icebolethu Group wide psychometric assessments for talent acquisition and development purposesDrive change management and Transformation initiatives relating to the launch of new Talent solutions and in consultation with Organizational Effectiveness Unit, in order to determine the most appropriate change approach depending on the scale of the intervention and the target audienceManaging the Provision of Learning and Development:Determine organizational training needs analysis, development and implementation of skills and competency matrix/profilesCompile Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Reports and the submission thereofApply and obtain SETA mandatory grants, discretionary grants, project funding and other funding to minimize training and development costs while maximizing return on investmentBuild relationships with training and development-related suppliers, SETA's, stakeholders, and capitalize on such to maximize training and development opportunities
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