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Development Facilitator (SDF) with full accountability for compliance\nCompile, submit, and secure approval of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) for the Group\nManage mandatory and discretionary grant funding, including applications, tracking, and reporting\nServe as primary liaison with relevant SETAs (e.g. MICT SETA), ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and grant recovery\nLead the end-to-end implementation and management of:Learnerships\nInternships\nGraduate development programmes\nExperiential learning and bursary initiatives\n\nManage\nOwn the end-to-end learner lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, tracking, assessment, completion)\nIdentify, onboard, and manage accredited training providers and vendors, ensuring quality and contractual compliance\nEnsure all programmes comply with the Skills Development Act and align to the National Qualifications Framework\nBuild and sustain feeder pipelines for scarce and critical skills\nPrepare for and manage SETA audits, verifications, and statutory reporting requirements.\nGOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE\nManage the Learning & Development budget and expenditure to ensure cost-effective delivery and adherence to financial controls\nDevelop, implement, and maintain L&D policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal control measures\nEnsure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and skills development regulations\nIdentify, monitor, and mitigate risks to protect organisational integrity and prevent financial loss\nConduct and monitor internal audits, ensuring implementation of corrective and preventative actions\nMaintain accurate L&D records and always ensure full audit readiness\nSTAKEHOLDER & SERVICE MANAGEMENT\nBuild and manage effective relationships with internal stakeholders, SETAs (e.g. MICT SETA), and external service providers\nPartner with business units to understand capability needs and ensure delivery of relevant L&D solutions\nSupport organisational effectiveness and transformation initiatives through targeted L&D interventions\nEnsure high-quality, responsive service delivery and a positive stakeholder experience\nProvide accurate reporting, analytics, and insights to support business decision-making\nLeverage HR and L&D data to inform planning, track performance, and improve service delivery\nLEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT\nLead, manage, and develop the L&D team to ensure effective delivery of departmental objectives\nDrive performance management, accountability, and delivery against agreed targets\nIdentify capability gaps within the team and implement development plans (PDPs)\nEnsure appropriate resourcing, workload management, and succession planning\nFoster a high-performance, solutions-driven, and delivery-focused team culture\nMaintain effective communication and alignment within the team on priorities and expectations\nManage employee relations to maintain a productive and professional 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