TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Learning & Development Specialist within the Corporate Services division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary
This role involves managing the organisation’s learning and development function by assessing training needs, implementing development programmes, and evaluating their effectiveness. It includes overseeing SETA‑related compliance, skills development projects, and B‑BBEE Skills Development requirements. The role further requires managing external training providers, maintaining accurate training and financial records, and ensuring the smooth execution of all L&D initiatives. Additionally, the Learning and Development Specialist contributes to continuous improvement in learning practices and builds strong working relationships across the organisation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead, coordinate, and implement training and development initiatives, including mandatory, legislative, technical, and customised programmes
• Manage study assistance, bursaries, learnerships, apprenticeships, graduate placements, and all SETA-related projects end to end
• Maintain accurate training records and manage HR systems such as SAGE300, BEE123, and the company LMS
• Process training invoices and maintain precise financial and reporting documentation
• Drive the preparation and submission of all annual skills submissions to relevant SETAs
• Maintain, monitor, and prepare all data, records, and documentation required for the Skills Development element of the B‑BBEE scorecard, including sampling preparation for verification
• Administer and coordinate the full performance management cycle, including system updates, monitoring deadlines, and supporting managers with processes and documentation
• Facilitate and coordinate job profiling for all positions, ensuring profiles are accurate, up to date, and aligned to organisational structures and job evaluation requirements
• Support HR-related projects & initiatives
• Ensure strict compliance with all governance, documentation, and process requirements
• Proactively resolve queries, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure all deadlines and project deliverables are met
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal teams, managers, learners, and external stakeholders
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, or a related field
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) certification or equivalent (advantageous)
• 3–5 years’ experience in learning and development, training coordination, SETA-related processes, and skills development management
• Proven experience managing learnerships, bursaries, or graduate programmes
• Strong understanding of SETA submissions, WSP/ATR requirements, and B‑BBEE Skills Development elements
• Experience in performance management processes and/or HR systems administration
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems (e.g., SAGE300, BEE123, LMS platforms)
• High level of accuracy in data capturing, reporting, and invoice processing
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license and willingness to travel

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***Please note that although this position is advertised in Piet Retief and Pretoria, there is only one vacancy available. The successful candidate will be appointed at one of these locations, based on operational requirements and suitability.