(1851) Learning and Development Consultant (fixed-term contract) - SARB Academy

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to partner with client departments to identify skills needs and design and implement fit-for-purpose learning interventions for staff members and teams in the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to enhance personal, team and business performance.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key functions:

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the SARB learning and development strategy.

• Partner with client departments to identify and interpret their skills needs.

• Develop learning plans and journeys for client departments.

• Conduct research and design and develop relevant, fit-for-purpose learning interventions to address identified needs.

• Use relevant digital learning technologies, systems and platforms to enhance learning.

• Build strategic partnerships with academics, experts and other learning providers to deliver the best learning solutions for client departments.

• Evaluate the quality and impact of programmes.

• Compile integrated reports and provide recommendations for the continual improvement of learning solutions.

• Establish, maintain and promote working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute towards building a culture of continual learning.

• Serve as a learning facilitator/integrator during learning interventions.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Development or an equivalent (NQF 8) qualification;

• eight to ten years’ experience in learning and development consulting and/or instructional design and/or facilitation experience in academia or corporate learning; and

• three to five years’ experience in the banking or financial sector.

Additional requirements include:

• a thorough understanding of corporate learning;

• an understanding of learning and quality assurance policies;

• human capital development and continual learning knowledge and skill;

• the ability to design and curate learning content to address client department needs;

• strong learning integration and facilitation skills;

• the ability to use a blended approach to learning methodologies through emerging instructional methods and technologies;

• stakeholder relations knowledge and skill; and

• communication and interpersonal skills.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.