SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM VACANCIES

​SPECIALIST: TALENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
 
Are you ready to provoke a passion for learning and transform the way we grow and develop our talent? We're on the hunt for a visionary Learning and Development Specialist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our organisation. As a mastermind of learning experiences, you'll have the freedom to design, deliver, and measure innovative programs that drive business outcomes, foster a culture of collaboration, growth and innovation, and unleash the full potential of our people. If you're a trailblazing learning expert with a flair for creativity, a passion for collaboration, and a drive to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! 
The position reports to the General Manager: Human Capital. If you have the required skills, experience, and are an energetic team player committed to actively bringing the learning to life in the organisation, we encouraged you to apply. 
 
Key Outputs: 

• Design and implement an integrated talent management strategy for SA Tourism in line with best practice, applicable legislation and business requirements 
• Develop framework to mange talent within functional areas 
• Develop and implement processes to identify and manage critical and scare skills 
• Facilitate the process of identify top talent, accelerated development and succession management interventions 
• Facilitate the leadership development programme 
• Develop processes to grow and retain key talent 
• Monitor, track and report on retention of key talent 
• Conduct workforce planning for SA Tourism 
• Develop and implement Learning and Development Strategy and Policy to support business objectives and employees’ performance 
• Develop and implement a Learning and Development Strategy that is aligned to current and future capability requirements of SA Tourism and best practices 
• Align and integrate Learning and Development initiatives with other Human Capital processes 
• Function as the skills development facilitator (SDF) for SA Tourism 
• Synthesize and integrate macro skills development legislation and requirements into SA Tourism’s L&D strategy 
• Conduct performance needs analysis, analyse and develop a training plan (Workplace Skills Plan/Annual Training Report - WSP/ATR) 
• Drive the successful implementation of SA Tourism’s learning strategies 
• Implement and/or oversee and co-ordinate the design and development of learning interventions (action learning, case studies, coaching, mentoring). 
• Implement and/or oversee and co-ordinate the design and development of learning interventions (action learning, case studies, coaching, mentoring) 
• Consult with line managers to advise and co-create learning business needs aligned learning interventions 
• Manage and co-ordinate talent pipeline (internships and learnerships) 
• Develop and facilitate SA Tourism on-boarding and induction programme 
• Implement and maintain consistently high-quality assurance standards across all L&D initiatives 
• Implement and fast track the development of employees that have been identified for succession planning from talent management 
• Develop learning pathways to support career development 
• Evaluate L&D practices, processes and outputs 
• Monitor and review the impact of L&D initiatives and training through questionnaires and discussions with managers 
• Co-ordinate and oversee assessment and moderation processes 
• Manage administration and reporting related to L&D and the L&D budget 
• Manage and co-ordinate L&D administration 
• Liaise with the SETA to endure compliance and maximise learning and development opportunities available through the SETA 

 
Qualifications and Experience 

• Relevant Human Resources/Education/Organisational Psychology or related Postgraduate Degree. 
• OD ETDP qualification or part qualification will be an added advantage 
• 5-8 years in Learning and Development or a related field, of which 2 years should be in management position. 
• Experience of designing and delivering a variety of training solutions. 
• Knowledge and understanding of: Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, 
• Standard practices, processes and procedures relating to Learning and Development Planning. 

 
Qualities

• Attention to detail 
• Critical thinking 
• Innovative forward thinker 
• Excellent interpersonal relations, A team player 
• Customer focus 
• Excellent negotiation skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Assertiveness, Empathy 
• Problem-solving skills 

 
 
Visit us @ www.southafrica.net
 
Detailed CV and cover letter to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net
 
Closing date: 14 April 2025 
 
Should you have not heard from us within two weeks after submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. 
No late applications will be accepted.

​SPECIALIST: TALENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
 
Are you ready to provoke a passion for learning and transform the way we grow and develop our talent? We're on the hunt for a visionary Learning and Development Specialist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our organisation. As a mastermind of learning experiences, you'll have the freedom to design, deliver, and measure innovative programs that drive business outcomes, foster a culture of collaboration, growth and innovation, and unleash the full potential of our people. If you're a trailblazing learning expert with a flair for creativity, a passion for collaboration, and a drive to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! 
The position reports to the General Manager: Human Capital. If you have the required skills, experience, and are an energetic team player committed to actively bringing the learning to life in the organisation, we encouraged you to apply. 
 
Key Outputs: 

• Design and implement an integrated talent management strategy for SA Tourism in line with best practice, applicable legislation and business requirements 
• Develop framework to mange talent within functional areas 
• Develop and implement processes to identify and manage critical and scare skills 
• Facilitate the process of identify top talent, accelerated development and succession management interventions 
• Facilitate the leadership development programme 
• Develop processes to grow and retain key talent 
• Monitor, track and report on retention of key talent 
• Conduct workforce planning for SA Tourism 
• Develop and implement Learning and Development Strategy and Policy to support business objectives and employees’ performance 
• Develop and implement a Learning and Development Strategy that is aligned to current and future capability requirements of SA Tourism and best practices 
• Align and integrate Learning and Development initiatives with other Human Capital processes 
• Function as the skills development facilitator (SDF) for SA Tourism 
• Synthesize and integrate macro skills development legislation and requirements into SA Tourism’s L&D strategy 
• Conduct performance needs analysis, analyse and develop a training plan (Workplace Skills Plan/Annual Training Report - WSP/ATR) 
• Drive the successful implementation of SA Tourism’s learning strategies 
• Implement and/or oversee and co-ordinate the design and development of learning interventions (action learning, case studies, coaching, mentoring). 
• Implement and/or oversee and co-ordinate the design and development of learning interventions (action learning, case studies, coaching, mentoring) 
• Consult with line managers to advise and co-create learning business needs aligned learning interventions 
• Manage and co-ordinate talent pipeline (internships and learnerships) 
• Develop and facilitate SA Tourism on-boarding and induction programme 
• Implement and maintain consistently high-quality assurance standards across all L&D initiatives 
• Implement and fast track the development of employees that have been identified for succession planning from talent management 
• Develop learning pathways to support career development 
• Evaluate L&D practices, processes and outputs 
• Monitor and review the impact of L&D initiatives and training through questionnaires and discussions with managers 
• Co-ordinate and oversee assessment and moderation processes 
• Manage administration and reporting related to L&D and the L&D budget 
• Manage and co-ordinate L&D administration 
• Liaise with the SETA to endure compliance and maximise learning and development opportunities available through the SETA 

 
Qualifications and Experience 

• Relevant Human Resources/Education/Organisational Psychology or related Postgraduate Degree. 
• OD ETDP qualification or part qualification will be an added advantage 
• 5-8 years in Learning and Development or a related field, of which 2 years should be in management position. 
• Experience of designing and delivering a variety of training solutions. 
• Knowledge and understanding of: Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, 
• Standard practices, processes and procedures relating to Learning and Development Planning. 

 
Qualities

• Attention to detail 
• Critical thinking 
• Innovative forward thinker 
• Excellent interpersonal relations, A team player 
• Customer focus 
• Excellent negotiation skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Assertiveness, Empathy 
• Problem-solving skills 

 
 
Visit us @ www.southafrica.net
 
Detailed CV and cover letter to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net
 
Closing date : 14 April 2025 
 
Should you have not heard from us within two weeks after submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. 
No late applications will be accepted.