Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Learning and Development Officer for its Ladysmith operation. The role forms part of a wider hr jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
This Learning and Development Officer role sits within the hr jobs function in Ladysmith. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ladysmith team on trust, and the Learning and Development Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Ladysmith teams, and the new Learning and Development Officer will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
On top of that, 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 KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Working in Ladysmith
Working in Ladysmith means a place near the Berea office node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ladysmith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Key Outputs
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
Minimum Requirements
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.