South Africa Job Openings

Momentum Insure Company Limited

Learning and Development Manager

Centurion

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

Introduction

Momentum Group Limited (Momentum Group) is a significant player in South Africa's life insurance and integrated financial services sectors. We are a proud Level 1 B-BBEE South African-based group dedicated to building and protecting our clients' financial dreams. Our client-facing retail and specialist brands, including renowned names such as Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties, play a pivotal role in fulfilling this purpose.

Our federated model emphasises empowerment, accountability, and continuous engagement with all our stakeholders. Designed in close consultation with leaders across the group, this operating model aims to unleash each business unit's inherent energy and commercial drive through our collaborative federated approach. Visit us at www.momentumgroupltd.co.za

Disclaimer

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

Develop and implement a Learning and Development strategy aligned to the business Strategy and to build a high performing Learning and Development function within the business.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field is essential

A Post-graduate qualification in human resources or business management is desirable

OD-ETDP (Occupationally Directed Education Training Development Practice) certification

2 - 5 Years Short-term Insurance or Financial Industry learning facilitation experience

3 - 5 years previous management experience leading a team of learning & development facilitators

Experience in managing cross functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects

Experience in operating at both a strategic and tactical level

Essential Behavioural success factors:

Developing Strategies

Articulating Information

Empowering Individuals

Providing Insights

Embracing Change

Conveying Self-Confidence

Valuing Individuals

Exploring Possibilities

Important Behavioural success factors:

Establishing Rapport

Making Decisions

Adopting Practical Approaches

Developing Expertise

Directing People

Knowledge required

Knowledge pertinent to L&D field (e.g. Labour Legislation / Skills Development / Adult learning principles / ADDIE principles / Learning delivery / Learning frameworks / Learning technology)

Duties & Responsibilities

Internal Process

Develop a Learning and Development strategy through translating the business strategy.

Translate Learning and Development strategy into operational project plans and budgets.

Engage and partner closely with Human Capital and Learning and Development Heads to align to the overall learning agenda.

Engage, partner and consult with business stakeholders to identify and address specific Learning and Development needs within their respective areas.

Provide agreed information, resources, professional advice and strategic contribution (on time, in budget, within quality standard).

Comply with and uphold standards, policy and regulatory requirements.

Allocate work and organise team to improve productivity and smooth day-to-day operations.

Demonstrate that learning initiatives implemented generate acceptable returns.

Remain on top of Learning and Development trends, consider new methods of delivering initiatives and experiment with technology thereby ensuring the Learning and Development function remains competitive, current and futuristic.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and deliver focused and targeted talent development plans for the business.

Enable business stakeholders (employees and line managers) to take accountability for their own learning (self-directed learning), thereby creating a culture of learning.

Promote the Learning and Development function within the business through a comprehensive internal communication strategy.

Plan and execute on selected strategic Learning and Development initiatives.

Client

Develop influential relationships with business & functional leaders, manager and peers.

Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice.

Build relevant expert networks.

Develop collaborative relationships with clients / contractors / consultants / suppliers which consistently meet business needs.

Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service experience.

People

Build and manage a high performing team by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career development.

Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.

Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and culture.

Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness.

Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved.

Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.

Finance

Determine L&D budget, resources and tools required to deliver on execution plan.

Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.

Control the budget for area, including the authorisation of expenditures.

Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability.

Competencies

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking and decision making

Influencing and negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Systems thinking and integration skills

Strategic interpretation

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