People & Culture Learning Designer

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To contribute to a positive workforce experience through innovative learning solutioning to address business requirements. Partner with relevant stakeholders on allocated projects; driving efficiencies, agility & commercial viability by optimising technology in the design & development of integrated learning solutions. Interpret future requirements & shifts in CoE practice, implementing end-to-end solutions, prioritising & ensuring alignment of CoE initiatives implemented, to address needs.

Qualifications

•  First Degree: Social Sciences

Experience Required

• 5+ years' experience in instructional design, learning solution development, and adult learning methodologies.
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning interventions for digital systems, enterprise platforms, or technology-enabled business solutions.
• Experience developing a range of learning solutions, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, microlearning, videos, job aids, and performance support materials.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale system implementations, digital transformation initiatives, or organisational change programmes.
• Experience engaging with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and project teams to identify learning needs and deliver learner-centric solutions.
• Experience working with Human Capital, payroll, ERP, HRIS, SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise platforms would be advantageous.
• Experience administering or deploying learning solutions through Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Proficiency in learning authoring and content development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Learning Technology
• Solution Delivery
• Solution Design and Development
• Teaming
• Workforce Insights

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Learning Technology
• Solution Delivery
• Solution Design and Development
• Teaming
• Workforce Insights

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