Knowledge and Skills Development Manager

Company:
BME

Location - Town / City:
Losberg

Location - Province:
North-West

Location - Country:
South Africa

Annual Compensation Amount (Rands):
negotiable

Deadline: 02 April 2013

Overview:
The Knowledge and Skills Development Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining and supporting the competency and knowledge drive of the production and technical department. The incumbent will be responsible for the following key deliverables within the department:
 Job profiling and assessments
 Skills training, evaluation and reporting
 E-Learning management System
 Learning content management system
 Employee development and talent management
 Knowledge management
The role is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified industrial psychologist with an interest in knowledge management and the development of employees in a manufacturing and technical environment. The management position will work closely with fellow members of the production and technical management team and the company HR personnel.

Qualifications:
Qualification and Experience
 Educated to University degree/masters level, preferably in industrial psychology
 Professional qualification/experience of working with people development initiatives

Experience:
 Three to five years’ work experience in compiling and managing of competency based job profiles and employee assessments
 Experience in knowledge management, project management, people development, and reporting systems is desirable
 Proficient in English
 Valid driver licence (code 8)
 Computer literate

Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Develop, manage and maintain the competency framework of the production and technical department, which include job profiling, training needs analysis, training plans, etc.
 Analyse job requirements and content in order to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other personnel development functions
 Develop testing and evaluation procedures
 Develop, manage and maintain the learning management system (LMS) of the production and technical department
 Oversee and manage the learning content management system (LCMS) of the production and technical department
 Oversee and manage all skills training of the production and technical department
 Oversee and manage the knowledge management framework of the production and technical department
 Oversee the identification and development of talent at all levels within the production and technical department
 Working with leadership team to identify training needs and trends within the business
 Advice plant management on training and development interventions
 Liaise with company human resources management and other management on relevant policies and standards
 Ensure timeous reporting of key performance indicators to all stake holders
 Ensure compliance with document control requirements

Job Competencies:
Skills, Understanding and Knowledge (Core Competencies)
 Demonstrate a high level of communication, influencing and negotiation skills
 Demonstrate ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment through team work
 Patience, tact and diplomacy, calm under pressure
 Good team player in a multi-disciplinary team
 Able to work within the employment equity guidelines, line management procedures, and company policies
 Ability to work effectively across departmental and professional boundaries
 Ability to manage outcomes to deliver to deadlines without compromising performance
 Self-initiating and managing time effectively, being able to identify, plan and prioritise own work
 Demonstrate high level of understanding of cultural diversity
 Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with teams

Equity Statement:
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals

How to apply:
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