• Matric or Senior Certificate, Diploma in Human Resources, Education or related field 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in skills development, bursary administration, learnerships, or WIL programme coordination. Working knowledge of Skills Development Act, BBBEE Codes (Skills Development element), and SETA frameworks.
  

• Diploma in HR / Skills Development Facilitator / Transformation. Experience working with SETAs, TVET colleges, and Universities
• Exposure to RPL, graduate programmes, and learner administration systems. Experience in healthcare, retail, or regulated industries
  

Bursary Programme Administration & Support:

• Administer bursary programmes in line with approved frameworks, policies, and criteria.
• Coordinate bursary application processes, documentation, and selection logistics.
• Track bursar academic progress, funding disbursements, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate bursary records and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Support placement and integration of bursars into workplace opportunities where applicable.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordination:

• Coordinate WIL placements in line with agreements with academic institutions.
• Liaise with Learning Partners and Line Manager to facilitate learner placement and workplace exposure.
• Track learner attendance, progress, and completion of workplace requirements.
• Ensure required documentation, agreements, and evaluations are completed and stored.
• Provide administrative support to ensure learners receive structured and compliant workplace experience.

Learnerships, Internships & Graduate Programme Support:

• Support the rollout and administration of learnerships, internships, and graduate programmes.
• Coordinate onboarding, contracts, stipends, and learner documentation.
• Track learner progress, completion, and absorption into the business.
• Ensure alignment with SETA requirements and BBBEE reporting needs.

Regulatory, SETA & Compliance Support:

• Support SDF with WSP and ATR data collection and submission processes.
• Ensure learner programme documentation meets audit and compliance standards.
• Maintain learner records in line with SETA and legislative requirements.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and verification processes.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as a coordination point between learners, institutions, SETAs, and internal stakeholders.
• Support relationships with academic institutions and training providers.
• Liaise with Learning Partners and Line Manager to ensure smooth learner placement and support.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for stakeholder engagements.

Data Management, Tracking & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate learner databases, dashboards, and tracking tools.
• Track key metrics including:
• Learner intake and completion
• Bursary allocations and spend
• Programme participation
• Prepare reports and provide data inputs to the Manager for decision-making and governance reporting.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and auditability.

Programme Execution & Continuous Improvement Support:

• Support the implementation of approved learner development frameworks and processes.
• Identify operational gaps and escalate improvement opportunities to the Manager.
• Assist in standardizing processes, templates, and documentation.
• Support digitization and system-based tracking of learner programmes.

General

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies... Special Conditions of Employment: 

• Working knowledge of skills development processes, learner programme administration, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage administrative processes accurately.
• Understands the operational role of learner programmes in supporting workforce capability and compliance.
• Clear and professional communication with learners, institutions, and internal stakeholders.
• Builds effective working relationships and supports collaboration across teams.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all learner programme documentation.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and coordination requirements.
• Proficiency in administrative systems, reporting tools, and learner tracking platforms.

Special Conditions of Employment: 

Working conditions

• Travel as required to support learner placements and stakeholder engagement.

Legal Requirements

• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport
  
  Remuneration and Benefits...
• Marketed related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.