Learning Specialist

Experienced learning specialist to take ownership of training in our sales business. The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town and will work both on-site and remotely. This is a hands-on role with the focus being on designing and delivering both in-person and virtual compliance, product and systems training. 

Required Qualification & Experience

• Accredited Facilitator essential


• Assessor accreditation advantageous


• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a training role essential


• Experience in highly sales-driven environment advantageous


• Coaching qualification advantageous

Required Skills & Knowledge

• The ability to design and deliver compliance, product and systems training, including giving advice, monitoring and reporting essential


• Excellent facilitation skills


• Excellent presentation skills


• Experience in using content development software (Articulate advantageous) and learning management system (Oracle Fusion advantageous) to deliver computer-based, blended and classroom-based programs


• Advanced computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) essential


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Change management skills advantageous


• Learnership programme management skills advantageous

Required Competencies

• Cooperation


• Adaptability


• Creativity


• Performing under pressure


• Devotion to quality


• Persuasiveness


• Presenting


• Planning

Key Performance Areas 

• Liaise with managers to determine training needs and schedule training sessions.


• Design effective unit-standard aligned learning material in line with SETA and FSCA requirements that are appropriate for face-to-face and virtual delivery.


• Select and book virtual and on-site training venues.


• Conduct individual and group workshops and compliance, product knowledge and systems training sessions.


• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation in ooba’s business processes.


• Train and facilitate induction, soft skills and sales-related development programmes.


• Prepare learning material such as module summaries, videos, etc.


• Support and mentor new employees.


• Keep attendance and other records.


• Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement.


• Monitor employee performance and response to training.


• Coach learnerships and internships where required.