Skills Development Specialist

We are actively seeking a strategic and results driven Skills Development Specialist to lead and execute our group wide skills development strategy across multiple business entities.

• Automotive Services
• Vehicle Auctions & Salvage
• Incident Management & Recovery Services
• Security Services
• Technology, Data & Business Services
• Call Centre Customer Support

To drive and implement skills development initiatives that ensure full legislative compliance, maximise BBBEE contribution, and strengthen organisational capability in alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and implement a group wide Skills Development strategy aligned to business goals
• Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act and BBBEE Codes of Good Practice
• Manage WSP and ATR submissions across multiple SETAs (including MERSETA and SASSETA)
• Coordinate SETA engagements, audits, and verification processes
• Maximise discretionary and mandatory grant funding opportunities
• Conduct organisation wide skills gap analyses and implement targeted learning interventions
• Oversee learnerships, internships, bursaries, and leadership development programmes
• Deliver accurate reporting on training spend, ROI, and BBBEE impact
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership on skills development and transformation initiatives

• Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Education, or related field
• 6-9+ years experience in Skills Development / Learning & Development
• Proven experience with WSP/ATR submissions and SETA engagement
• Strong understanding of MERSETA, SASSETA, and BBBEE requirements
• Experience in multi entity or group environments advantageous

Strategic thinking, strong compliance orientation, stakeholder engagement, analytical reporting, and the ability to operate effectively at executive level across multiple business units.