Human Resources Development Officer

About the role

Icebolethu Group, a funeral assurance group and authorised financial service provider, is looking for a candidate for a permanent Human Resources Development Officer position within its Group Human Resources Department. The post is based at the Durban office and involves performing tasks that support the HR department.

Key responsibilities

• Plan learning events, programmes and training solutions for customers and subject matter experts that match their needs.
• Develop standard and customised training content and materials, taking account of skills development priorities, structures and framework requirements.
• Facilitate and deliver functional learning and training interventions using a variety of methodologies for a varied audience.
• Design integrated assessments and evaluations to measure programme effectiveness and impact.
• Support learners by identifying their needs, analysing problems, giving advice and evaluating performance so they gain the required skills, qualifications and competencies.
• Deliver fundamental skills training including standardised work, on-the-job assessments, multi-skilling and problem solving.
• Conceptualise and develop new learning methodologies using new learning tools.
• Advise management and employees across departments on the implementation and application of training interventions and development initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources (NQF 7) or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in training and development.
• Accredited in Office Supervisor, Cook/Chef and Mortician qualifications.
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills, initiative, teamwork and ability to work independently on projects.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Advanced PC literacy: MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word.