Permanent
Dealer Training Academy Manager
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About this role
IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer
Centurion
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Brief Role Description
To develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the Company Brands’ Network (Importers & Dealers) aligned to Group and retail automotive standards. Additionally, through business acumen, manage Company training facilities & assets which service the Brands’ Network in Africa, with a strong focus on technology/digital integration
Possible Tasks within this Role
* Company Network training is an outsourced business service for all Brands, evaluated every three years.
* Develop the Company Brands’ Network People & Talent Strategy for retail automotive, aligned to Group standards.
* Assist in the management of the services supplier through approved governance models & delivery according to contractual Service Level Agreements including annually defined Key Performance Indicators.
* Oversee the delivery of targeted training solutions primarily related to new model introductions and/or technology updates, defined learning paths for key roles in Network (Group Certification), Brand special projects, Group Compliance and Group/Brand ad hoc training and talent management requests.
* Design and communicate the approved catalogue of services, per Brand, and annually publish the service delivery prospectus, training schedules, pricing and standards.
* Oversee the facilities, its assets viz fleet, special tools and equipment ensuring these remain in good condition and managed per Group standards and in compliance with OSHEE.
* Oversee the budgets for both OPEX and CAPEX in line with Group Purchasing Guidelines & monthly financial reporting.
* Maintain service delivery relevance with regular benchmarking in people and talent management, together with trends analysis in Brands’ Network to promote products & services in support of Brands’ strategic objectives through people.
* Drive strong consultation and communication engagements with Brands, set annual Training Needs Analysis Plans and evaluate deliverables monthly, with a minimum of quarterly formal reporting.
* Actively manage interfaces with Company departments viz Purchasing, Finance, Learning Academies, IS & Legal departments.
* Supervise the procurement process for additional service delivery requirements with adherence to Purchasing Guidelines in compilation of specifications and managing all requests for quotations.
* Supervise the support services to all facilities including but not limited to Security, Cleaning, Gardening, Catering, Printing third party providers as per defined Agreements post procurement process.
* Ensure retention all relevant legislative accreditation criteria from various respective legal entities to deliver its services within the South African legal framework. (MerSeta, QCTO, Tuev, HPCSA)
* Oversee adherence to sound practices in support of data management and data integrity
Qualification requirements
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (ideally Business Management or Human Resources Management).
* Experience needed
* A minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Supervisory level.
Essentials
* Understanding of retail environments and Importer / Dealer structures
* Sound business / financial acumen.
* Entrepreneurial thinking drive business & customer value-creation.
* Good project management, handling volume and complexity
* Cultural awareness and sensitivity
* Leading teams who are specialists
Added Advantage
* Technical qualification – either technician, or engineering
* Affinity for technology uses and application
* Analytical and conceptual ability.
* Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
* Understanding data, data management, data analytics
* Experience with Purchasing Guidelines, procurement processes and third-party management
* Understanding of managing outsourced businesses
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