TRANS-CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA)

 

 

 

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (CENTURION)

Reference Number TCTA#26

 

Description

To leverage learning and development expertise, systems, methodologies, and technologies to deliver innovative learning solutions that strengthen individual and team capability, drive continuous improvement of the L&D discipline, and enable the effective execution of TCTA’s Learning and Development strategy to foster a learning organisation.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Learning needs analysis and stakeholder consultation

-Conduct in-depth learning needs analyses in consultation with relevant stakeholders by: 

• Identifying skills gaps, skills priorities, performance challenges, and capability needs across the organisation. 

• Partnering with Organisational Development Specialists to integrate leadership capability insights into talent, succession, and L&D plans, ensuring alignment between leadership development initiatives, organisational priorities, and future L&D capability requirements. 

 

2. Manage Learning Project

-Develop, maintain, and review Technical and Generic Competency Dictionaries 

• Co-create, implement, and review Coaching and Mentoring programmes

• Conduct competency-based assessments and Skills audits

• Procure and contract-manage service providers for all L&D-related projects as required by TCTA

• Provide input to the L&D strategy and develop and maintain L&D policy and procedure

 

3. Design, development, delivery, and evaluation of learning solutions

- Research, design, develop, and deliver and/or procure high-impact, credit-bearing learning interventions using blended learning approaches, including in-person facilitation, virtual training, and digital content, to support Leadership Development aligned to the Leadership Charter and SAQA/NQF/SETA

• Facilitate customised, engaging, high-quality leadership development and core (soft) skills learning sessions that drive behaviour change and performance outcomes.

Impact measurement and evaluation:

• Track, analyse, and report on the effectiveness and business impact of learning initiatives. 

• Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve learning solutions.

 

4. Innovation Champion and effective use of AI and emerging technologies

-Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to enhance the design, development, and delivery of learning solutions.

• Champion innovation by identifying and implementing new tools, platforms (LMS), and methodologies that improve learner engagement, efficiency, and impact. 

• Act as a change agent within the team and organisation by promoting a learning culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and future-focused thinking.

 

5. Combined Assurance

-Implement risk identification and mitigation for initiatives within the scope of control.

• Ensure that the control environment (legislation, policies, procedures, and best practices) is enabled for L&D interventions. 

• Implement budget management, reporting, and monitoring interventions within the scope of control.

 

6. Organisational Participation and Team Support

  • Participate in cross-functional teams, committees, etc., as appointed

 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • B Degree ( NQF 7) or equivalent

INTERNAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Specialist - 6 years of work experience,
  • 3 years of practitioner-level experience

EXTERNAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Specialist – 8 years of work experience,
  • 4 years of practitioner-level experience

 

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

  • Learning Practitioner/Assessor Certification

 

 

 

 

TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets shall be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcomes people with various disabilities to apply.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 

Closing date: Internal: 18 May 2026

External: 29 May 2026

 

Work Level Skilled

Job Type Contract

Salary Market Related

Duration 1 - 2 Years

EE Position Yes

Location Centurion

 

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