Job title : Lead – Talent DevelopmentJob Location : KwaZulu-Natal, DurbanDeadline : January 12, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with senior leadership to define talent development strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth. Lead and Execute Talent Development initiatives from HQ Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities across various departments and job roles. Develop a comprehensive talent development roadmap that includes various learning modalities, such as workshops, e-learning, coaching, mentoring, and more. Create and oversee the development of engaging and relevant training content that caters to different learning styles and levels of expertise. Utilize instructional design principles to ensure the effectiveness of training materials, activities, and assessments. Coordinate with subject matter experts to deliver specialized training sessions and Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the Implement initiatives that encourage self-directed learning, knowledge sharing, and peer-to- peer learning. Leverage technology and innovative learning tools to enhance the learning experience for Develop and implement methods to assess the impact and effectiveness of talent development programs on individual and organizational performance. Collect and analyze data to measure learning outcomes, skill improvements, and the application of newly acquired knowledge in the workplace. Collaborate with HR, department heads, and senior management to identify talent development needs and align initiatives with organizational goals. Communicate the benefits and objectives of talent development programs to employees and stakeholders, fostering engagement and participation. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in talent development and learning methodologies. Integrate innovative approaches to keep the organization's talent development strategies current and effective. Build relationships with service providers, universities & Coordinating and submission of the WSP & ATR Adhoc duties. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field Proven experience in designing and implementing successful talent development 5+ years' experience as HR, Training Specialist or L&D Level or higher. Possess strong verbal and written communications Proficiency in Outlook, Internet, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Understanding of BCEA, LRA, EE, Skills Development Act & South African tax laws Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other relevant Strong analytical and problem-solving Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Agile and Flexible Human Resources jobs