Training and Development Manager

Listing reference: 026533 Listing status: Online Apply by: 16 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Roodepoort Contract: Permanent EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a permanent Training and Development Manager to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the Roodepoort (Lea Glen) branch and will report to the HR Executive.

Job description

Job Purpose:

To plan, direct and co-ordinate learning and development activities in order to meet current and future organizational needs in line with the business units operating plan, the group learning and development framework, national skills development and the transformation agenda.

Key Performance Areas:

• To conduct a divisional training needs analysis in line with the business needs and individual development plans.
• To develop an annual learning and development plan that delivers an improved talent pipeline focused on the business priority areas in line with the organisational strategy.
• To implement the annual learning and development plan in line with the approved calendar, budget and transformation targets.
• To monitor and ensure legislative compliance and maintain appropriate standards of internal training delivery aligned to internal audit requirements.
• To implement and monitor all development programmes and measure performance standards and competencies for further improvement.
• To ensure completion and submission of the WSP (Work Place Skills Plan) and ATR (Annual Training Report) in compliance with SETA requirements in order to optimize skills rebates and discretionary grants.
• To provide learning and development advice and support to line managers and employees.
• To manage the learning and development budget in accordance with finance guidelines.
• To manage resources in order to achieve the objectives of the learning and development team.
• To manage the implementation of the talent, succession planning, business training plans and appraisal process.

Skills:

• Development of Training material
• Facilitation skills
• Planning and organising
• Training needs analysis
• Project management skills
• Presentation skills
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Administration skills
• People management skills (Staff development)
• Talent management skills
• Change management skills
• Learning assessment skills
• Moderation skills

Knowledge:

• Learning and development theories and principles
• Knowledge of HR Management
• Knowledge of Labour legislation
• Skills development Act
• Knowledge of the Skills Development Pillar
• Knowledge of transformation with regards to skills development / BBBEE
• Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act

Personal Competencies required:

• Persuading and Influencing
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Leading and Supervising

Minimum requirements

Required Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• BCom HR; ETDP (Education training and development); BA

• Registered assessor (essential)

• Registered moderator (desirable)

• Registered SDF (Skills development facilitator)

Minimum Experience and Education:

• 5 years learning and development experience.
• At least 3 years experience as a manager/supervisor.

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.