Head, Learning & Development at GUS Consulting

Our client, an indigenous oil and gas company is looking to hire a L&D Head. You will be responsible for implementing a continuous performance improvement culture and behavioural change across the business by positioning Training and Development as a tool to achieving overall business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate a learning needs analysis process and develop a Learning Strategy for the company in consultation with stakeholders.
• Draft effective training strategies and coordinate the implementation of these strategies, training policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage annual training and development plans and budget, tailored to employ employee and organisation needs as well as specific ITF requirements.
• Appoint, quality assure and manage contracts with external trainers and training providers.
• Act as internal verifier/assessor of training programmes as required, appointing others also to perform these roles as necessary.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and expansion of an e-learning platform, e-learning courses and e-resource library as part of the training offer.
• Set and monitor standards for training and learning.
• Evaluate training and learning and their impact on the employee’s knowledge and practice, and use this to achieve continuous improvement
• Lead, manage and ensure high performance within the Learning and Development team in line the company’s values and management principles, ensuring that all work is focussed on the company’s strategy and annual plan objectives.
• Monitor to ensure that the Learning and Development function is administered efficiently and effectively.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Effectively liaise with external training /professional bodies and draft various business strategies and initiatives to create competitive market share via market analysis, exhibitions and technical skills
• Act to ensure strict adherence to QHSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager

Requirements:

• Minimum B.Sc. in Human Relation or equivalent, M.Sc. in Human Resources or training related courses is a plus.
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of applicable Laws on trainings and development.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Autocad and computer graphics etc.