DHL Supply Chain (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Is Recruiting: Talent Management and Learning & Development Lead Africa
Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.
We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.
Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.
And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.
At DHL Supply Chain South Africa we’re looking for…
Vacancy
Talent Management and Learning & Development Lead Africa
Role Outline
To provide HR support in development and delivery of the global Talent, Acquisition, L&D and CertifiedHR strategies for the African cluster, enabling the achievement of overall business plan; attracting and retaining talent and ensuring the desired workforce profile.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Facilitating the relationship between regional Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified functions and local HR
Developing the overall performance of the Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified HR functions, implementing core measurement processes, goals and deployment methodologies
Deploying appropriate Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified solutions, processes and programmes
Building strategies for supporting the developing markets within the region
Work with Centres of Expertise to ensure world class HR deployment
Ensuring a strategic workforce and critical talent plan for Africa, managing succession and implementing bench strategies
Working with management to develop solutions and talent strategies to enable the success and growth of the Supply Chain in Africa
Supporting the career management and development of top talent within the organisation
Aligning globally in the implementation of compensation and benefits strategies which support the retention and attraction of key talent and the engagement of the general workforce.
Management of the EDR and LEADS processes
Provide analysis and reporting on regular activities – Data management and reporting of performance related data (eg. Panel Results)
Support the development of the Talent Pool for the Cluster, co-ordinate 360 feedback and other psychometric tests as required.
Partnering with Business Heads and Directors to ensure a ready supply of the right skills at the right time
Support in the recruitment and development of all specialised positions and positions at a Senior Management
Aligning globality in the implementation of compensation and benefits strategies which support the retention and attraction of key talent and the engagement of the general workforce.
Deploy and Train critical processes such as GTS, Annual Performance review processes, etc
Assist the business in identifying training needs
Collating the training budget for DSC sub-clusters
Accountable for Graduate, Internship and Learnership programs. Recruiting, onboarding, coaching and responsible for identifying and sourcing funding for learning and training activities.
Facilitate recoveries and funding from the government and other institutions. Management of ETI tax incentives
Attend HR and L&D team meetings and management meetings where required to keep up to date with organisational priorities and how these can be supported by the L&D processes.
Create database of preferred internal and external L&D suppliers, having a quick response to L&D queries
Maintain basic financial records of expenditure on L&D activity
Ensure proper TALD and Certified reporting and provide reports as required
Keep abreast of legal implications in relation to statutory and mandatory training requirements
Skills Development:
Support with the Employment Equity Report & Plan for submission to the Department of Labour
Develop Workplace Skills Plan which complies with the requirements of the SETA and local legislation
Submit the WSP to the relevant SETA
Draft an Annual Training Report (ATR) on the implementation of the WSP
Advise the business on the quality assurance requirements set by the SETA
Act as a contact person between the employer and the sector SETA
Facilitate the development of employees in the organisation and the strategies of the organisation equally and fairly
Evaluate the skills development needs of the employees and organisation and continually evaluate the implementation of identified needs
Formalise the qualifications of employees through recognition of prior learning
Perform any other ad hoc related activities / duties as requested by your manager
Projects
Deploying processes and tools to support the employee lifecycle enhancing the manager and employee experience
Driving the development and implementation of effective processes which enable the annual cycles which support succession planning
Leading the development and delivery of processes to support the core HR disciplines, driving consistency and regional/global standards
Ensure that all Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified solutions are supported by solid and efficient processes
People Management
Driving all key people management principles at a cluster level
Manage Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified by providing direction, structure, goals and feedback
Qualifications/ Skills/Competencies/Experiences
Tertiary Degree
5 – 10 years experience in an HR leadership position
Technical & Professional expertise as a Generalist with specific in-depth in the Talent, Acquisition, L&D and Certified fields.
Experience within the Logistics Sector would be beneficial
Experience within Africa countries would be beneficial
Languages
English – verbal and written
