Learning & Development Manager Role – Apply Now!

📍 Location: Edenvale, Gauteng
🕒 Job Type: Permanent
🎯 Experience Level: Mid–Senior
🏢 Division: Human Resources
⏳ Closing Date: 31 December 2025

About the Company

Signature Cosmetics is a fast-growing retail and cosmetics brand known for innovation, customer value, and a strong commitment to people development. With a nationwide footprint and an evolving Learning Academy environment, the organisation prioritises capability-building, talent growth, and leadership readiness across all functions.

About the Role

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and driving the full L&D strategy for Signature Cosmetics. This is a senior role that requires strategic leadership, SETA compliance expertise, and the ability to deliver modern, future-fit learning solutions. You will act as the custodian of the learning framework, ensuring skills development meets business goals and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Learning & Development Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organisational Learning and Development strategy.

• Conduct and analyse Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify and prioritise capability gaps.

• Align learning initiatives to talent, succession, and business strategies.

• Build a future-fit competency framework and manage development plans across all levels.

• Ensure all learning interventions demonstrate measurable ROI.

Learning Programme Development & Delivery

• Design and implement a comprehensive L&D framework across the organisation.

• Develop innovative training programmes using digital tools, e-learning, workshops, coaching, and blended learning techniques.

• Create and maintain learning materials aligned to business disciplines and future skill requirements.

• Ensure effective delivery of leadership, management, and supervisory development programmes.

Skills Development & SETA Compliance

• Manage the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ATR), and discretionary grant submissions.

• Build relationships with SETAs, especially W&R SETA, and ensure full statutory compliance.

• Identify and manage Learnerships, BBBEE initiatives, and all skills development reporting.

• Support BBBEE verification with accurate L&D-related documentation.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner with HODs to understand training requirements and talent gaps.

• Build relationships with tertiary institutions to attract top students.

• Manage external training providers and ensure quality delivery.

• Participate in Employment Equity committees and support talent transformation strategies.

Operational L&D Execution

• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and maintain training policies and procedures.

• Manage onboarding/induction programmes for Signature and Autograph brands.

• Facilitate learning sessions and assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes.

• Manage L&D budgets, training calendars, scheduling, and resource planning.

• Compile, present, and submit all required L&D reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Degree specialising in Learning and Development.

• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) certification.

• Qualified assessor and moderator.

• Qualification in content design is an advantage.

• 5–10 years’ experience as an L&D Specialist or similar role.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an SDF.

• Experience within a L&D environment transitioning to a Learning Academy (advantageous).

• Proven experience working with SETA structures—W&R SETA experience highly beneficial.

Best CV Application Tips 

1. Showcase your strategic impact.
Highlight how your L&D initiatives improved performance, retention, or capabilities.

2. Demonstrate SETA and compliance expertise.
Include WSP/ATR submissions, discretionary grants, and Learnership projects you have managed.

3. Provide examples of modern learning methodologies.
Mention e-learning, blended learning, digital tools, and LMS platforms you have implemented.

4. Include leadership and stakeholder management achievements.
Emphasise cross-functional collaboration and senior-level influence.

5. Use metrics to quantify results.
Examples: “Reduced training costs by 20%” or “Implemented onboarding programme improving time-to-productivity by 30%.”

Employment Equity Statement

Signature Cosmetics is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates in accordance with Employment Equity objectives. All applications will be considered fairly and transparently.