Learning and Development Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning and Development Officer in Odendaalsrus. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.

About This Position

The Learning and Development Officer vacancy forms part of how the Odendaalsrus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hr jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Odendaalsrus.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Learning and Development Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Learning and Development Officer to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Odendaalsrus contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hr jobs space in Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Odendaalsrus teams.

On top of that, 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 Odendaalsrus keep progressing.

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 Free State.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team mix in Odendaalsrus 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.

The Environment

Equally, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

Notably, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day is people-shaped from the moment you log in. You move between recruitment screens, manager calls, payroll queries and the occasional sensitive conversation that needs your full attention. Mid-morning you might be running an onboarding session for new starters, and by the afternoon you’re back at your desk preparing EE or B-BBEE reports. Through it all, you balance compliance with care, making sure that policies are followed and people are heard.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Odendaalsrus.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Notably, the Odendaalsrus office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Odendaalsrus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus team member.

Working in Odendaalsrus

Working in Odendaalsrus means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Odendaalsrus, Free State.

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 Odendaalsrus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Odendaalsrus.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
• Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
• Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
• Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act

On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.