Closing Date 2026/07/02

Reference Number RCL260622-8

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Learning and Development Manager

Functions HR Shared Services

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Pretoria West

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

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

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