TRAINING SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE: TRAINING SPECIALIST

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: IT

SALARY: ATTRACTIVE

JOB LOCATION: SOUTH AFRICA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Design & Development

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify capacity gaps among project stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive training strategies, curricula, manuals, and learning materials tailored to stakeholder priorities.
• Integrate adult learning principles, participatory approaches, and practical tools into all training packages.
• Ensure training content aligns with project objectives, sector standards, and best Practices.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate workshops, capacity-building sessions, coaching, and mentoring activities for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Employ innovative delivery methods, including blended learning, e-learning, simulations, and field-based exercises.
• Ensure trainings are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable to different learning needs.

Capacity Strengthening & Institutional Support

• Support partner institutions in establishing or improving internal training systems, guidelines, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.
• Work closely with technical experts to translate technical information into accessible training materials.
• Advise project partners on effective capacity development strategies and organisational learning approaches.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and implement tools for tracking training participation, outcomes, and effectiveness.
• Produce high-quality reports, training summaries, and lessons-learned documents.
• Adapt training approaches based on feedback, assessments, and evolving project needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Collaborate with government agencies, private sector partners, community groups, and development organisations to coordinate training activities.
• Support organisation of workshops, events, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Represent the training function in project meetings, planning sessions, and technical discussions.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience working on development projects of similar scope and complexity
• Proven experience in curriculum development, capacity building, and facilitation
• Experience in institutional strengthening, organisational development, or adult education is highly desirable
• Prior experience working with government institutions, NGOs, or international development partners is an advantage