Learning & Development Specialist
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- RCL Foods
- Location
- Malelane
- Pay or stipend
- Not provided in listing
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2026
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Overview
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands. This role will report to the Learning & Development Manager.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) and a relevant technical tertiary qualification
- Qualification / Certification in Education and/or Training (e.g. Certificate/Higher Certificate OD ETDP) will be an added advantage
- Proven experience in leading/managing/supervising of employees or teams is essential
- Minimum of 5 years Sugar Manufacturing/Production experience is essential
- Knowledge of Sugar business processes and Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of basic Engineering Fundamentals required
- A passion for training, coaching, mentoring and development essential
- Assessor and/or Moderator Accreditation will be an added advantage
- Experience in a learning and development function or similar environment will be an advantage
- Learning/Training/Development/Mentoring/Coaching experience will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, BBBEE, SETA (AgriSETA and EWSETA) and SAQA will be an advantage
- Valid Code EB drivers’ license
Responsibilities
- Compile and submit Sugar Production Training Plan
- Implementation of Sugar Production Training Plan
- Oversee and track the execution of the plan
- Maintain skills matrix and drive implementation together with line management
- Identify competency gaps by conducting a competency-based training needs analysis for Sugar Production
- Develop training manuals, online learning modules and course materials
- Develop and deliver professional technical training interventions
- Assess and/or moderate training interventions
- Monitor and evaluate training interventions
- Organise training activities from planning, resourcing, execution, and reporting
- Ensure the learning record keeping system provides for Compliance audits related to BBBEE, SETA, Skills Development Act as well as the Income Tax Act
- Correct application of Learning and Development policies
- Support HR with onboarding of new hires
- Support the implementation of the Talent Pipeline development initiatives
- Provide monthly management reports
- Ensure effective cost control for training and development initiatives within your functional area
- Oversee SETA funding returns
- Select and supervise facilitators and training service providers
- Build strong stakeholder relations
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