Job Title: Executive Head of Divsion: Learning & Development
Reference Number 0570/JF/EHODL&D/SK/Mid
Job Title: Executive Head of Divsion: Learning & Development
Location: Midrand
Job Level: 3
Reports To: Group Executive: Talent Management
Advert release date: 07/06/2012
No. of Positions Available: 1
Response Deadline: 13/6/2012
Objectives: Main Purpose
The Executive Head of Learning and Development is responsible for the management of learning and capability development within the Vodacom Group.
Objectives
Develop and drive an integrated Learning & Capability Development strategic approach to the business.
Facilitate the establishment and synchronising of an integrated framework that synergises Organisational Capabilities and Functional Capabilities.
Ensure skills development strategy serves as a tool to achieve business strategy currently and in the future.
Management of various development programmes such as VAEP; Discover, YAP or and any programme that would be relevant in the future.
Act as a Company representative when engaging with external stakeholders on matters related to Learning and Capability Development (such as Seta).
Ensure compliance with SA legislation such as WSP; WSR and audits etc.
Guide the company on the skills development elements of BBB-EE (guides on targets; trends and threats etc.)
Advice and co-ordinate training needs analysis.
Ensure Continual Leadership Development is aligned to company’s strategy, market changes/innovation.
Play a key role in support of supermobile strategy (Technology; Marketing; Retail).
Ensure alignment with key HR strategies such as talent management; performance management; culture-drive; organisational design and manpower planning.
Provide innovative approach to leadership pipeline.
Ensure alignment with the Global Head of Learning and Capability Development to ensure our local strategies are aligned to the Group
Management of the division’s overall budget including forecasting and planning.
Management of his/her department; inclusive of leadership and support to all divisional staff as well as the affected business areas.
Design strategies; selling and delivering on strategies.
Competencies: Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Innovation
Strong business and financial acumen
Good planning and organising skills
Strong analysis and problem solving skills
Facilitation skills
Report writing skills
Management skills
Decision making skills
Conflict Management
Adequate influencing and collaborative skills
Effective presentation at senior level
Dynamic and Influential
Knowledge
Strategic and tactical planning
Knowledge of the Telecommunications environments will be beneficial
Business consulting services and methodologies
Project management
Policies and procedures
Computer Applications
Person specification – Behaviour
Vodacom Way
Customer Obsessed: We are passionate about exceeding expectations:
We listen and ask questions, to understand our customer’s needs and are able to propose solutions
We go above and beyond to make customers feel important and valued
Innovation Hungry: We create and deliver new products, services and ways of working that delight our customers:
We come up with new ideas to make things better
We encourage innovation and risk taking in our teams in the pursuit of commercial objectives
Ambitious & Competitive: We bring energy and passion to our work and always aim to beat the competition:
We show a can-do attitude, and believe in challenging and developing ourselves
We know what competitors are offering, and how Vodafone compares and use market data to drive decision making
One Company, Local Roots: We work across Vodacom to achieve the best outcome for customers, employees & shareholders:
We connect with the market & society in which we operate to delight local customers & stakeholders
We actively seek and adopt best practices from across the Vodacom/ Vodafone Group
Speed: We drive speed to market. We relentlessly prioritise and pursue the outcomes that matter to our business
Simplicity: We make things simple for our customers, partners and colleagues
Trust: We are reliable and transparent to deal with. We deliver for others and trust others to do likewise
Requirements: Education and Experience
Matric / Grade 12 or SAQA accredite equivalent*
3 year Degree/Diploma in Learning & Development, Human Resources, BComm in Industrial Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science (Essential)
Postgraduate Qualification (Advantageous)
8-10 years’ experience working as a Leadership Development /Learning and Development Expert including 5 years In-depth experience at Executive level, sound experience in engaging with relevant key stakeholders such as SETA, DOL, Academic Business Schools etc.
Knowledge of the telecommunication industry would be advantageous.
*Please note that the onus lies with the candidate to provide Vodacom with substantial evidence to prove that his/her qualification is equivalent to the required NQF (National Qualifications Framework) level for the specific position.
Employment Equity: The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.As an equal opportunities employer.We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
How to Apply:
http://www.vc.drm-za.com/
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