Job Profile Title
Skills Development Programme Manager
Department
Discovery People: Talent, Leadership & Learning (Skills Development)
Location
1DP, Sandton
Discovery Job Level
Specialist
Employment Class
4 Month Secondment
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Skills Development Programme Manager is to develop and implement the Skills Development programmes for Discovery and its business units, aligned to business objectives, the skills and capability agenda, as well as the BBBEE Transformation Plan. The role is also responsible for ensuring Discovery's regulatory compliance as it pertains to Skills Development while facilitating the development of and drive the implementation of Discovery's Skills Development Strategy. To consult the organization as an expert resource on Skills Development requirements, ensuring organizational compliance and maximising Skills Development financial value for Discovery.
The Skills Development Programme Manager manages the delivery of strategic Skills Development programmes across Discovery Group, ensuring that the objectives and business requirements are met. Includes the design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of programmes and initiatives. Mapping and working closely with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Skills Development initiatives. Understanding and communicating all aspects of rollout including risks and mitigation plans with relevant stakeholders. Has the accountability to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved within the overall scope and that deliverables are within the agreed time frame, cost and as per defined and expected quality. Acts as an evangelist of the discipline. The Skills Development Programme Manager must have practical experience of having been a project manager for Skills Development related initiatives, inclusive of B-BBEE Verifications, External & Internal Audits, Governance & Data Management projects, etc. Responsible for planning and governance, and for overseeing a successful delivery of the programmes' output.
Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:
Managing the delivery of the EE Plan Graduate Development Programme, ensuring that the project objectives and business requirements through adherence to project management principles, processes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Support the centre of excellence with updating the Group wide Skills Development Standards, Frameworks and Policies.
Ensure that Skills Development deliverables are completed in an efficient, effective and professional manner.
Coordinate the Group's Sector Skills Plan, Skills Gap Analysis, Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Reporting Process.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Reponsible for data management and clean-ups (i.e. Course Update Process)
Manage the embedment and future enhancements of the Skills Development DataMart and Reporting Tools for the Discovery Group, across business.
Manage the Financial Year End Skills Development verification process with Internal and External Audit, across various auditors.
RFQ for Learnership Training Provider to be contracted by end November for programme to start in January 2025
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for ~80 Learners by end November 2024
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for ~50 Interns by end December 2024
Implement PWD Programme by October 2024
SETA Admin for two SETAs
Annual review of the Policies, Procedures & SOPs – for review and sign off by SDM, GSDM and Group Head of Talent & Performance
Preparation for WSP & ATR
Skills Development 'Capture Interface' Implementation and embedment.
Dashboard Design & Management. Understanding Business' reporting needs and deliver on their requirements.
General:
Support the Group Skills Development Manager with ad hoc requests.
Support the Group Skills Development Manager by conducting education and needs evaluation to assess the skills development needs of the organisation.
Responsible for arranging and/or conducting masterclasses for the Graduates, Interns and Learners.
Customer/Stakeholders:
Influence both internal and external
Stakeholders
and
Service Providers across the Skills Development value chain including
Business Unit CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Heads of People, Training Managers, internal & external working groups, professional memberships,
SETAs, committees
or boards that the staff member
is required to present / consult at
.
Decisions:
Involving the correct stakeholders
Make decisions related to project roadmap and timelines
Assign RAG statuses and communicate to relevant parties
Escalation of any concerns or risks
Manage Project Budget
Stakeholder Management
Person Details
Work Experience
Required
At least 5 – 7 years' experience in Skills Development
5 – 7 years' experience in Project Management in a corporate environment
3 - 5 years' experience in Data Analysis
Proven experience in managing Projects & Programmes
Proven experience in the design, development and implementation of a Graduate Development Programme
Preferred (would be advantageous)
Experience in Power BI
Experience in Data Science / Data Mining and Analytics
Experience in SQL
Education / Qualifications / Accreditations with Professional Body
Required
Relevant 3-year Degree and/or Post Graduate Qualification
Preferred (would be advantageous)
Project Management Qualification
A formal Project Management Qualification / Training Course is preferential
Technical Skills or Knowledge
Required
Extensive Project Management Knowledge
Knowledge of SA Skills Development Legislation
Impactful presentations
Advanced PowerPoint
Advanced Excel
Skills Development Consulting Skills
Data analysis synthesis
Data quality and data governance concepts
Power BI Dashboards
Preferred (would be advantageous)
Knowledge of INSETA & BANKSETA systems
and processes
Personal Attributes or Competency Profile
The Discovery Person
Values Driven
Optimistic
Learns on the Fly
Resilient
Instils Trust
People Savvy
Drives Results
Problem Solver
The Discovery Leader
At Discovery, Leaders:
are inspirational leaders who live the values and believes in the core purpose
are humble
treat others with care, dignity and respect
ensure that the business case prevails
have a bias for action
understand that people are Discovery's greatest asset
build an environment for optimal performance
set ambitious goals and implement the highest standards
are students and masters of communication
never stop learning
have and express strong beliefs and views, yet are open-minded and support the chosen path
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
