Learning and Development Manager

Job SummaryThe Learning & Development (L&D) Manager will be responsible for establishing a structured, company-wide training framework that supports workforce capability building, compliance requirements, and leadership development. This role involves working closely with each Head of Department to understand performance gaps, technical skill needs, and future competency requirements.Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development or Training, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.Proven experience designing and implementing training frameworks and annual training calendars.Strong knowledge of compliance, certification requirements, and workforce capability building.Experience in conducting skills gap assessments and designing targeted development programmes.Familiarity with HRDC grant applications and training-related budget management is preferred. Job Responsibilities:Lead, review, and assess training needs across departments to ensure alignment with organisational goals.Engage with department heads to identify performance gaps and competency requirements for current and future roles.Conduct skills gap assessments and design targeted training programmes to address business needs.Identify, categorise, and develop:Mandatory and compliance trainingTechnical and job-specific trainingSoft skills and leadership development programmes for targeted employees, including high-potential individuals for succession planningDevelop an official training framework outlining required, recommended, and optional training for different job levels.Create, plan, and implement the annual company-wide training calendar, to be endorsed by management and followed by all departments.Manage and ensure all compliance training meets regulatory requirements.Foster a culture of continuous learning to support employee engagement, career development, and organisational capability.Collaborate with HR and departmental leaders to align workforce planning, performance data, and training priorities.Track, measure, and evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and performance data; prepare reports for management.Oversee HRDC grant applications, training bonds, training records, budget planning, and cost monitoring to ensure full compliance.Coordinate training logistics, including vendor management, course registrations, scheduling, and related administration.