Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) seeks to recruit a Talent Management, Learning and Development Manager responsible for driving Talent Management and Learning and Development strategies across the Southern Africa Region. The role will provide strategic leadership in building critical capabilities and ensuring workforce competence to support the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.

Reference Number: MRMHR03.02.2026

Description

Key responsibilities:

Learning & Development

• Lead organisational development planning by aligning training and talent strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with management to identify capability gaps and translate them into actionable learning priorities aligned with organizational priorities and competency frameworks, ensuring effective execution and evaluation of impact.
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programmes, including onboarding and group-led initiatives, ensuring relevance and impact.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing training effectiveness, leveraging feedback, and introducing innovative learning methodologies.
• Develop and maintain strategic tools such as the Training Matrix, annual Training Calendar, and Skills Matrix for Southern Region companies.
• Manage the Learning & Development budget, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate reporting to the HR Head.
• Promote a strong learning culture through modern techniques, digital solutions, and robust assessment practices.
• Implement development infrastructure, including career paths, competency frameworks, curricula design, and critical learning interventions.
• Track and report learning metrics to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

Talent Management Deliverables

• Execute BU-specific talent management strategies aligned with Group guidelines to strengthen leadership and functional capability.
• Facilitate talent review sessions, ensuring consistency with Group methodology and engaging senior management in identifying and developing high-potential employees.
• Support the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and monitor progress to ensure development actions are achieved.
• Maintain succession plans for critical roles, ensuring alignment with Group frameworks and readiness of identified talent.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify talent gaps, translate business needs into development priorities, and implement targeted interventions.
• Coordinate Graduate Trainee programs and other early/mid-career initiatives to build a strong talent pipeline for critical roles within the BU.
• Act as BU liaison for Group talent initiatives (e.g., Talent Accelerator programs, Potential assessments), ensuring effective communication and participation.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and Group governance requirements in Talent Management and Learning & Development
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems for audits and governance, ensuring adherence to Group standards.
• Provide timely and comprehensive reports on training outcomes, budget utilisation, and talent development progress.
• Drive digital adoption within the Talent Management and Development function by maximizing the use of existing systems and tools, ensuring optimal utilization, and identifying enhancements or process improvements to deliver efficiency and a better employee experience.

Project and Stakeholder Management

• Scope, plan, and monitor development projects for training initiatives, ensuring milestones are achieved and stakeholders are engaged.
• Build strong partnerships with line management and external learning providers to deliver value-driven development solutions.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, or related field.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certification in training or instructional design (e.g., CIPD, ATD), Communication/Project Management is a plus.
• Professional registration: IHRM/CHRP (desired)

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): At least 7 to 10 years’ experience as a Trainer/Facilitator
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 7 or more years’ Talent Management and Learning & Development experience at a Supervisory Level
• Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

• Development and Design of outcomes-based training material 
• Knowledge of a Learner Management System 
• Experience and knowledge of E-learning Experience and knowledge of Sage 300 
• Budgeting and proposal writing 
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to solve complex business problems.
• Ability to build leaders at all levels.
• Ability to implement competency models.
• Ability to coach others and build organisational capabilities by aligning strategy, culture, practices and behaviour, and ensure that line managers recognize the value.
• Ability to adjust and refresh competencies to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
• Analysis & diagnostic skills.
• Influencing and Facilitation skills.
• Ability to establish trust, based on integrity.
• Ability to collaborate to deliver value.
• Reputation for discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong Leadership ability.
• Stakeholder/ relationship management.
• Project management skills.
• Change management skills. 

Language requirements:

• English

Computer literacy:

• MS Office packages
• Sage 300 system experience

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Employee-centric
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement-oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic,
• Self-motivated
• Assertive
• Team Player
• Conscientious
• Emotional Resilience
• Sociable
• Change embracer
• Innovative
• Mature
• Driver
• Customer service-driven.

Additional/specific work requirements:

• Judgement and decision making – Actively influences critical decisions about learning and development strategic priorities, frameworks, processes and practices for the Business Unit.
• Willingness to travel is essential.