Skills Development Lead at Accenture

Job Description

Skills Development Strategy & Planning


Develop and implement an annual Skills Development Plan aligned with business objectives and legal requirements.
Conduct skills audits and training needs analyses in collaboration with HRBPs and departmental leaders.
Ensure initiatives align with the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).


Regulatory Compliance & Reporting


Prepare and submit WSP and ATR reports to the relevant SETA.
Ensure full compliance with the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and B-BBEE requirements.
Maintain accurate training records, including attendance registers and assessments.


Learnerships, Internships & Apprenticeships


Design, implement, and manage learnerships, internships, and apprenticeships in collaboration with training providers and SETAs.
Ensure compliance with all related contractual and legal obligations.
Monitor programme effectiveness and learner progress.


B-BBEE Alignment


Lead and optimise performance on the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE scorecard.
Collaborate with Transformation and Compliance teams to achieve spend and demographic targets.
Support the B-BBEE audit and verification process with relevant data and documentation.


Training Programme Management


Identify and manage relationships with accredited training providers.
Oversee delivery and quality of internal and external training programmes.
Monitor training budgets and ensure ROI and alignment with rebate opportunities.


Stakeholder Engagement


Act as the main liaison for SETAs, QCTO, and other regulatory bodies.
Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including managers and employees, on skills development matters.
Assist in developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).


Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting


Analyse and report on training metrics and skills development KPIs.
Conduct post-training evaluations and impact assessments.
Prepare regular updates for HR leadership, EXCO, and audit teams.


Qualification


Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years' experience in Skills Development or Learning & Development.
Strong knowledge of South African labour and skills development legislation, including B-BBEE and SETA processes.
Proven experience with WSP/ATR submissions, learnership management, and training ROI analysis.
Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).