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Role Summary

Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Development, the Talent Development Specialist will support our global efforts to build our Talent Development service. Offering a full suite of complementary services across Assessment, Coaching, Leadership Development, and Outplacement, you will help build the business through service development, client support and engagement to ensure the highest quality delivery for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Head of Talent Development in modifying current talent development services to respond to client needs and proactively react to the external market
• Support the Global Head of Talent Development to deliver our talent development services to our clients in a timely manner and to the utmost quality
• Administer talent development services, such as psychometric analysis assessments to ensure timely delivery to our clients, promptly responding to related inquiries
• Meet with potential talent development service vendors, building and managing solid relationships for the effective delivery of our services
• Research current trends and market direction to ensure that our talent development services are current, following best practices, meeting market needs, and to enable us to maximise opportunities
• Support the Lead Engagement team by meeting with clients during the discovery stages of client engagement; and later support the Global Head of Talent Development by helping to nurture the potential client in follow-up meetings, including closing sales
• Draft talent development service proposals based on current solution offerings and terms of delivery
• Share talent development service updates and promote new initiatives with key members in the talent advisory team
• Promote our talent development services throughout Robert Walters, with a particular focus on client facing associates to develop our internal network and facilitate business opportunities
• Give feedback to the Global Head of Talent Development on the talent development services to inform future development and continuous improvements in our services
• Carry out internal administrative and external operational tasks related to our talent advisory and talent development services
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding our talent development services to support the Global Head of Talent Development and the Talent Advisory Lead Engagement Team
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour or Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred but not required).
• Strong understanding of the talent development sector including awareness of best practices, industry trends and methodologies
• Experience in creating various talent development solutions (some experience in delivering the solutions preferred but not required).
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering successful projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Experience in client and vendor engagement, account management or similar role within the talent advisory or HR consulting sector
• An understanding of the recruitment sector and how talent advisory services align within the traditional recruitment service delivery model
• Ability to operate in an agile and responsive environment
• Capacity to operate with both timeliness and quality of delivery at the forefront
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  
  

• A unique opportunity to drive projects such as Employer Branding, Talent pipelining, Recruitment Innovation, Candidate Experience
• A track record of high performance and an ability to deliver excellent results consistently is key. In return for your hard work, you'll be offered a competitive top salary and benefits package with bonuses/commission and fantastic incentives programme
• Private medical insurance
• A fantastic training and development programme
• Volunteer time off
• The opportunity to partake / qualify for our Global incentive weekend
• Employee wellbeing through various programmes
• You'll have plenty of opportunities to progress your career, both in your country and other locations around the world. That's the benefit of working for a large global organisation. One that is at the forefront of recruitment innovation, and a specialist in RPO and MSP
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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We are looking for an Organizational Development Specialist for a 3Months Contract

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources Management,
  Industrial or Organizational Design/Development qualification.
• At least eight years relevant experience in Organizational Design.
• Experience in working across sizeable and complex organizations, successfully
  implementing organization design / development projects, supporting significant
  business change.
• Roads, engineering or Construction background
• Experience in the following is required:
  o Evaluating organizational structures,
  o Conducting Job Analysis,
  o Conducting job classifications,
  o Compiling job descriptions,
  o Conducting job matching,
  o Validating minimum qualification requirements

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We currently have a vacancy for a Business Development Specialist .

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You need to be able to show you can sell and sell well.

1. Responsible to self-generate new opportunities.
2. Calling on sales and marketing executives.
3. Develop and implement plans and strategies for quickly developing sales territory.
4. Create, maintain, and provide accurate and timely sales forecasts and funnel information.
5. Articulate the value proposition of the product and service to convert prospects.
6. Close new business and foster existing customer relationships.
7. Cold calling/prospecting.
8. Documented ability to penetrate new accounts.
9. Two to five years' related experience.
10. Presence/presentation skills.
11. Ability to present and develop with sales and marketing professionals.
12. Communication skills: the ability to articulate and communicate compelling business logic.
13. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
14. Flexible and mature approach and ability to work unsupervised.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

Our client, an established international power plant owner and operator with a significant presence in South Africa's renewable energy landscape, seeks an experienced Senior Specialist for Economic Development Reporting and Contractor Management. This role entails designing, implementing, and managing Economic Development reporting systems for multiple Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in South Africa. The candidate will work closely with Finance and Operations departments, preparing compliance reports according to Implementation Agreements.

• Design and manage ED reporting framework
• Identify reporting requirements
• Design reporting frameworks
• Ensure optimal use of Trimax and IFS systems
• Develop, pilot, and validate monitoring tools and design data collection procedures
• Internal and external ED/ESG reports
• Establish systems for collating and verifying ED data
• Lead team's information management, including SharePoint processes
• Develop user-friendly monitoring reports for informed decision-making
• Collaborate with corporate team on ESG reporting for SA assets
• Manage and coordinate ED Audits
• Coordinate ED audits with IPPO
• Manage report collation and response, collaborating internally
• Train internal team members on IA elements
• Manage ED contractors
• Collaborate with Commercial and Legal teams to ensure ED contracts comply with company guidelines
• Ensure that all beneficiaries and service providers are properly contracted, and that contracts and agreements are renewed or terminated accordingly
• Implement contractor management through a structured mechanism to ensure that contracted services are delivered
• ED Budget planning, management, and control
• Work with the ED Specialist and Finance team to track quarterly and annual spend obligations
• Monitor performance and highlight deviations for decision-making
• Compile annual budgets and lead AOP/Annual Budget process for ED cost centres

• Proficient computer literacy, specifically Excel, PowerBI, and Word, and in the development of data systems
• A primary degree or equivalent NQF level in Finance/Development Finance/Auditing with a strong numeracy bias
• Three to five years’ experience in economic development monitoring, sustainability reporting or development impact measurement & evaluation and reporting, ideally within the mining, energy, or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation systems development
• Reporting systems development and management
• Exposure to and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite
• PowerBI
• ESG reporting

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Training & Development Specialist at its Head Office. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting organisational effectiveness by coordinating, developing, and implementing training and development programmes in line with the identified needs of the Group.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Organising and planning all training for the Group and managing the training and development team, which includes the compilation and management of the annual training budget.
2. Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees and providing career development planning and opportunities according to the department's training focus areas, the individual's development plan, and company strategic focused training initiatives based on the identified needs of the employees.
3. Providing a consultation and advisory function to management on human resource related issues and assessing and anticipating HR-related needs.
4. Managing job grading processes as well as advising and assisting business units in the process (including job profiles, job descriptions, and organograms).
5. Ensuring that the quality and relevance of the training programmes are aligned with the Group’s business needs and standards.
6. Assisting line management in identifying departmental needs for training/team performance, intervening in low overall performance as well as managing internships and related programmes.
7. Managing requirements relating to disbursement of discretionary grant payments for internships and related programmes.
8. Reporting on all planned and implemented training activities on a monthly basis.
9. Managing relationships with external training providers and assessing the effectiveness of training provided.
10. Providing feedback on statutory reporting and legislative changes.
11. Compiling, submitting, and monitoring the relevant information required for the BBBEE Skills Development Element of the scorecard.
12. Providing input on the employment equity and BBBEE reports and participating in the BBBEE verification processes.
13. Preparing employee opinion surveys and reporting results.
14. Leading and supporting various HR projects as requested, such as talent management, organisational development, and employee relations.
15. Developing, facilitating, and presenting various training courses and programmes.
16. Annual training and development reporting (WSP/ATR) as well as communication with relevant SETAs for grant applications, mandatory and discretionary grants.
17. Assisting in succession planning and drafting of talent matrixes for the Group’s departments.
18. Administering psychometric assessments and providing feedback and professional guidance in accordance therewith.

1. Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, and/or Industrial Psychology, or related field.
2. Post graduate degree in Industrial Psychology.
3. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR generalist role, as well as experience in training and development.
4. Professional registration as psychometrist and/or industrial psychologist at HPCSA.
5. Knowledge of legislation governing skills development (i.e. Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, etc).
6. Knowledge of legislation governing employment equity and BBBEE.
7. Registered as an assessor and facilitator.
8. Experience in working with SETAs, compiling of WSP/ATR and application for funding.
9. Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

The following will serve as a recommendation:

• Registration as moderator.
• Registration as a generalist with the SABPP.
• Trained in MBTI, WAVE, LPCAT.
• Qualified as a life coach.

• Drive Sales & Profitability: Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets while ensuring project profitability.
• Client Portfolio Management: Develop actionable roadmaps for new and existing clients using SWOT analysis to guide growth strategies.
• Brand Building: Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing visibility and positioning the company "top of mind" for clients.
• Key Account Management: Build deep, strategic relationships with stakeholders to uncover growth, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Solution Design & Proposals: Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value-driven solutions and winning proposals.
• Proposals & Administration: Manage end-to-end proposal development, ensuring accuracy, profitability, and legal compliance.
• Client & Project Coordination: Oversee smooth project handovers and act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams.
• Client Delivery: Review and co-present final reports, ensuring alignment with client objectives and identifying growth opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop team members while promoting a high-performance and values-driven culture.
• Financial Oversight: Collaborate on budgeting, control departmental costs, and drive financial efficiency.

• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Solid experience in a similar role (e.g., Business Development, Researcher, KAM, Sales, Management Consulting)
• Proven track record in business development, consultative sales, or key account management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.

• Identify key vehicle models through market surveys and define suitable product ranges.
• Determine OE and supplier part numbers across various categories (e.g., braking, filtration, ignition, suspension, lighting, etc.).
• Source suppliers for parts and equipment, including both local and international channels.
• Work with leadership to manage stock levels, pricing, product training, and catalogues.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to keep offerings competitive and relevant.
• Drive consistent turnover growth through ongoing product development and innovation.

• 15+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in automotive aftermarket retail or wholesale.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive components and sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, market research, and product lifecycle management skills.

• 15+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in automotive aftermarket retail or wholesale.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive components and sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, market research, and product lifecycle management skills.

• Identify key vehicle models through market surveys and define suitable product ranges.
• Determine OE and supplier part numbers across various categories (e.g., braking, filtration, ignition, suspension, lighting, etc.).
• Source suppliers for parts and equipment, including both local and international channels.
• Work with leadership to manage stock levels, pricing, product training, and catalogues.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to keep offerings competitive and relevant.
• Drive consistent turnover growth through ongoing product development and innovation.

• Engage with new and existing clients, developing strong relationships based on trust and understanding.
• Listen actively to uncover client goals and challenges, then match them with smart, tailored financial solutions.
• Manage and grow your own portfolio of clients, becoming their go-to executive for long-term support.
• Work closely with a collaborative team to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Continuously expand your network through referrals, events, and prospecting.

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account managementfinancial services experience is a plus, but not essential.
• A people-first mindset with strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Confidence in handling client conversations and guiding them through important decisions.
• A hunger for growth, learning, and personal success.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working with targets.

• Valid Matric and own reliable vehicle

• Work in an environment where your role makes a difference- youre helping people secure their futures.
• Great earning potential with performance-based incentives and rewards.
• Be part of a professional team that supports your development and celebrates your wins.
• Continuous training, mentorship, and access to tools that empower your success.