Training Specialist

The Training Specialist is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating learning and development interventions to improve employee competence and performance.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Qualification in Education, Human Resource Development, Organisational Development or related field (Bachelor of Education preferred but not mandatory)
• 3–5 years' experience in training / learning and development, ideally in a retail, automotive, technical or multi-branch environment
• Accredited Assessor, Moderator and Facilitator (EDTP SETA or equivalent) or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe
• Experience developing training material and delivering facilitated learning (classroom and virtual)
• Working knowledge of e-learning tools/LMS basics and blended learning delivery
• Strong facilitation, presentation and group management skills
• Content design and instructional design capability (adult learning principles; practical, workplace-based learning)
• Ability to adapt content for different learning styles and varying technical literacy levels
• Competence in conducting assessments, compiling evidence and maintaining quality assurance standards for accredited learning
• Sound planning, organisation and scheduling skills; able to manage multiple interventions across branches
• Analytical capability to interpret training data and identify trends, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to build credibility with operational teams and external providers
• High attention to detail and record-keeping discipline (attendance, evidence files, training records, compliance documentation)
• Time management with ability to meet hard deadlines (including SETA submission dates)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); comfortable using digital platforms for training delivery
• Professionalism, resilience and a service mindset; commitment to creating a positive learning environment