Skills Development Specialist

Bluespec Holdings

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Job Description:

We are actively seeking a strategic and results-driven Skills Development Specialist to lead and execute our group-wide skills development strategy across multiple business entities.

Bluespec operates across diverse industries, including:

• Automotive Services
• Vehicle Auctions & Salvage
• Incident Management & Recovery Services
• Security Services
• Technology, Data & Business Services
• Call Centre Customer Support

Job Purpose

To drive and implement skills development initiatives that ensure full legislative compliance, maximise BBBEE contribution, and strengthen organisational capability in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group-wide Skills Development strategy aligned to business goals
• Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act and BBBEE Codes of Good Practice
• Manage WSP and ATR submissions across multiple SETAs (including MERSETA and SASSETA)
• Coordinate SETA engagements, audits, and verification processes
• Maximise discretionary and mandatory grant funding opportunities
• Conduct organisation-wide skills gap analyses and implement targeted learning interventions
• Oversee learnerships, internships, bursaries, and leadership development programmes
• Deliver accurate reporting on training spend, ROI, and BBBEE impact
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership on skills development and transformation initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Education, or related field
• 6–9+ years experience in Skills Development / Learning & Development
• Proven experience with WSP/ATR submissions and SETA engagement
• Strong understanding of MERSETA, SASSETA, and BBBEE requirements
• Experience in multi-entity or group environments advantageous

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking, strong compliance orientation, stakeholder engagement, analytical reporting, and the ability to operate effectively at executive level across multiple business units.

Job Location:

Sandton , Gauteng

Employment Type:

Full time

Location Type:

Work from office

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