Learning Practitioner x9

Job description

Identifies learning needs, applies methodologies, develops learning material and facilitates the training and assessments of the workforce/learners according to the legal requirements within business unit of responsibility and in alignment with the global learning strategy, frameworks, policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Occupational Qualification (Miner) plus Blasting certificate, OR
• Occupational Qualification (ElectroMechanic) plus Red Seal Trade Certificate
• Experience: 2+ relevant years in trade

Responsibilities

• Identifies required learning interventions and learning outcomes through assessing current versus required knowledge and skills and proposing gap closing interventions.
• Assess the skills development required or learning gaps by conducting research into the identified competency or skill gap area.
• Assess the target population profile for learning requirements as well as learning intervention in order to determine whether the intervention needs to be developed.
• Designs develops and/or selects learning methodologies of specific modules in line with relevant learning legislation and business requirements.
• Facilitates the process in delivering learning interventions through a variety of learning methodologies.
• Orientate a learner into the application of their skills within a workplace context.
• Guide learners towards competent application of their skills within a workplace context through e.g. application projects/assignments.
• Ensures assessment process is conducted according to the set unit standard requirements.
• Conducts assessments within area of expertise using methods, activities and processes specified by appropriate legislative framework.
• Oversees and evaluates the assessment process against unit standards and/or qualifications in line with the criteria for the Regulations of Assessors.
• Designs appropriate evaluation methods, analyse performance data and propose corrective actions in place to address the gaps.
• Conducts evaluation of learning that has taken place in terms of measurable improvement in job performance and knowledge transfer.
• Ensures adherence to and implementation of the Sasol learning guidelines, frameworks e.g. policies, processes and legislation.
• Sources information and implements strategies to assist and support learners to effectively manage their learning experience within an individual development plan.
• Support the line managers to evaluate competence and identify gaps by using the standard competency and proficiency criteria as a guide.
• Identify critical gaps and related interventions to close gaps.
• Develop structured fit for purpose learning plans aligned to 70:20:10 principles together with the employee, subject matter expert and/or line manager.
• Assist specific area/s in developing gap-closing strategies and assessing competence.
• Assess learners with special needs.
• Adapt learning programmes for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Facilitate formal and on-the-job learning.
• Guide learners towards competent application of their skills within a workplace context through e.g. application projects/assignments.
• Assist and support learners to manage their learning experiences by sourcing and maintaining information to assist and support them.
• Monitor progress against agreed learning plans.
• Ensures review are done and reports submitted on learning activities.
• Develops and monitors learning metrics/dashboard.
• Investigate deviations from learning plans and agrees on remedial action plans.
• Develop, revise and update learning material as needed.
• Confirm successful completion of learning interventions and perform workplace assessment.
• Acts as moderator/assessor where required.

Application tips

• •Learnerships are for people with little or no experience — apply even if your CV is short.
• •Include your latest results, even if you did not pass every subject.
• •Mention that you are unemployed and available immediately.