Learning and Development Manager

Company

RCL Foods

Functions

HR Shared Services

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Pretoria West

Job Description

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Supreme Maize, Pieman’s, Sunbake and Sunshine, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Learning & Development Manager to join our Human Resources Learning and Development team. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Group HR Executive: Learning and Development . The Learning and Development Manager will develop and implement a technical and vocational Learning and Development strategy for the relevant operating business, aligned to the RCL FOODS L&D strategy and policy, the HR People Strategy, the broader business strategy, and the specific capability requirements of the manufacturing environment. The role will lead and direct an integrated continuous learning & development and performance support function, applying a blend of instructor-led and technology-enabled learning strategies and methodologies to enable employees to acquire, maintain, and apply the knowledge and skills required for sustained individual, professional, team, and organisational performance.

Minimum Requirements

Human Resources or HRD NQF Level 7 Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degrees. Organisational Development, Learning or Industrial Psychology/ OD ETP. 10 years of experience in a Human Resources Learning and Development/ Talent Management or related fields.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Training & Workforce Development Planning
• Lead organisation-wide training needs analysis using skills matrices and competency gap data
• Develop and integrate annual skills frameworks into talent and HR strategies
• Oversee and quality assure Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Manage and align Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) to priority skills and core capabilities of the Baking Operating Business

• L&D Strategy & Delivery
• Execute L&D strategy across the Baking business units, namely: Milling, BBR (Bread, buns and rolls), Pies and Speciality
• Oversee design, execution and continuous improvement of learning and development programmes
• Manage budgets, SETA funding, SARS rebates, B-BBEE Skills Development Targets, and track ROI on Skills levies and Skills Development investments
• Produce L&D dashboards and insights; collaborate via Learning Forums

• Vendor & Partner Management
• Select, contract, and manage training providers and facilitators
• Ensure content quality, relevance, and alignment to RCL standards

• Learning Operations
• Manage annual training calendar and programme delivery
• Oversee logistics, resources, and learning administration
• Maintain learning systems and records governance

• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Implement frameworks to measure learning effectiveness
• Analyse data to improve programmes and delivery

• Curriculum & Content Design
• Guide development of leadership, technical, and onboarding programmes
• Oversee creation of blended, e-learning, and accredited content
• Ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements

• Facilitation & Capability Building
• Deliver key training interventions when required
• Support managers and facilitators in addressing capability gaps

• Systems, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement
• Oversee LMS, data governance, and compliance requirements
• Ensure accuracy of skills data and statutory reporting
• Partner with leaders to drive a learning culture

• Talent Pipeline & Development Programmes
• Manage bursaries, internships, apprenticeships, and traineeships
• Partner with institutions and monitor participant progress
• Support integration and development of pipeline talent

• SETA, B-BBEE & Compliance
• Oversee SETA submissions (WSP, ATR, grants, learnerships)
• Ensure compliance with Skills Development legislation
• Drive B-BBEE skills development targets and audit readiness
• Track grant income, rebates, and programme ROI

• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement
• Build relationships with SETA, executives, and service providers
• Represent organisation on industry bodies and committees

• SD Budget Management
• Develop and manage L&D budget & Monitor and report monthly financial