About the position
- Talent Management Governance - Develop and implement guidelines/policies/ 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 - Working closely with divisions , HR teams, and leadership to identify and address development needs.
- Managing Talent Development Projects - Plan, execution, and evaluate of talent development initiatives.
- Implementing e-learning solutions and instructor-led training to enhance learning experiences.
- Evaluating and Measuring Program Effectiveness- Assessing the impact of talent development programs through feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement
- Staying Current with Industry Trends- Conducts research, keeps abreast of latest development and provides input on talent management practices and processes and the integration of practices across the HR function. innovative solutions.
- Technical Talent Management - Provide technical guidance, advisory and facilitation to internal stakeholders across all expertise of learning and talent, including but not limited to; employee onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, organizational and personal development planning, mentoring and coaching, employee experience, reward and recognition and skills development Job Description for Talent Development Specialist Revised on 12 May 2025 Page 2 of 4
- Talent Management Execution o 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. o Develop and facilitate the functional implementation of the FIC onboarding program. o Initiate, support and implement any other human resources and development business needs that may arise. o 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. o Facilitation of group sessions, staff engagement sessions, stakeholder consultations and focus groups as required.
- Organizational Diagnostics o Make use of data and stakeholder feedback to locate the root cause of organizational talent related problems and inform appropriate solutions and interventions o Uses data analytics to offer focused insights from across the L&D and talent portfolio o Make use of organizational design methodologies to diagnose talent related challenges o Proactively seek feedback from stakeholder and conduct trend analysis to identify talent issues before they adversely impact on business operations o Identify trends /patterns pertaining to internal stakeholder requests and needs to continually improve all aspects of service delivery.
Desired Skills:
- Talent Management
- Learning and skills development
- Organizational Diagnostics
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Local government
