Our client is recruiting for a Senior Talent and Learning Specialist to facilitate the cultivation and enhancement of organizational workforce capabilities in line with the talent management strategy and organizational objectives. Duties & Responsibilities Talent Management Governance – Develop and implement guidelines, policies and procedures in response to business needs and manage operating risk at targeted levels. Talent Management Programmes – Design and implement identified talent development solutions that are aligned to the organization’s talent management framework. Assessing learning needs through skills gap analysis and performance evaluations. Collaborating with stakeholders – Work closely with divisions, HR teams, and leadership to identify and address development needs. Managing Talent Development Projects – Plan, execute, and evaluate talent development initiatives. Implementing e‑learning solutions and instructor‑led training to enhance learning experiences. Evaluating and measuring program effectiveness – Assess the impact of talent development programs through feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement. Staying current with industry trends – Conduct research, keep abreast of latest developments and provide input on talent management practices and the integration of practices across the HR function. Technical Talent Management – Provide technical guidance, advisory and facilitation to internal stakeholders across all learning and talent expertise, including onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, organizational and personal development planning, mentoring and coaching, employee experience, reward and recognition, and skills development. Talent Management Execution Implement the entire learning and development value chain (ADDIE Model or similar, needs analysis, learning plan, WSP, ATR, competency frameworks, linking competencies to interventions, 70‑20‑10 learning principle) in compliance with relevant skills development legislations. Develop and facilitate the functional implementation of the organisation's onboarding program. Initiate, support and implement any other human resources and development business needs that may arise. Put mechanisms in place to measure the effectiveness of all learning and talent activities, with a specific focus on the benefits delivered to the organization. Take corrective action where necessary. Facilitate group sessions, staff engagement sessions, stakeholder consultations and focus groups as required. Organizational Diagnostics Make use of data and stakeholder feedback to locate the root cause of organisational talent‑related problems and inform appropriate solutions and interventions. Use data analytics to offer focused insights from across the L&D and talent portfolio. Make use of organisational design methodologies to diagnose talent related challenges. Proactively seek stakeholder feedback and conduct trend analysis to identify talent issues before they adversely impact on business operations. Identify trends and patterns pertaining to internal stakeholder requests and needs to continually improve all aspects of service delivery. Perform any other duties as required. Education HR Degree or related (NQF7 or above). Experience Proven track record of delivering results on time and on budget. 6 years’ experience in designing and implementing talent development solutions. Demonstrated ability to interact with all stakeholders at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr