Work-Force
A Learning and Development Officer is needed in Sabie. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Mpumalanga operation.
The Role
The Learning and Development Officer vacancy forms part of how the Sabie branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Sabie team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hr jobs group in Sabie.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Sabie teams, and the new Learning and Development Officer will feel that from the first week.
About Sabie
Working in Sabie means a place along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Sabie office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Sabie.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sabie, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sabie cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sabie.
About the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sabie office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Beyond that, the team mix in Sabie reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sabie site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Equally, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Sabie contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hr jobs space in Mpumalanga.
Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Sabie keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sabie teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.
Your Role
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.