Midrand: Automotive Training & Development Specialist – OEM Level – Gauteng, Midrand posted by Select Motor Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Automotive Training & Development Specialist to join our team at Select Motor Recruitment. As a key member of our training department, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive training programs that accelerate new employees’ engagement and productivity, ensuring alignment with company culture and goals. With a strong automotive OEM industry background, we are looking for someone who can champion a learning culture, promote employee development, and drive business growth through effective training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enhanced onboarding program to accelerate new employees’ engagement and productivity, ensuring alignment with company culture and goals
• Perform detailed skills gap analyses in collaboration with department leaders to identify capability needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions
• Design, coordinate, and support mentorship programs that promote knowledge transfer, career development, and retention of high-potential talent
• Lead the Train-the-Trainer rollout by preparing internal trainers with effective facilitation techniques, content mastery, and adult learning principles
• Collaborate with HR business partners and department managers to align training initiatives with performance management and succession planning
• Monitor, evaluate, and report training impact using quantitative and qualitative metrics to drive continuous program enhancement
• Maintain and update training materials, manuals, and digital resources to ensure currency and accessibility
• Champion a learning culture by promoting engagement and uptake of development opportunities across the organization
• Coordinate logistics and resources for training sessions, workshops, and development events

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in training, learning, and development, ideally in the automotive sector
• Proven expertise in onboarding program design, skills gap analysis, mentorship program implementation, and Train-the-Trainer initiatives
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design, and effective facilitation methods
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and training tools
• Automotive OEM Industry experience is essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Industrial Psychology, or related field

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