Skills Development Facilitator Job Opportunity at SPAR Group Ltd – Apply Before 15 April 2026

Are you passionate about training, employee development, and workplace learning programmes? A permanent Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) opportunity is now available at SPAR Western Cape, offering a great career path in the FMCG training and development sector.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in SETA compliance, learnership coordination, and training programme management who are looking to grow within a structured corporate environment.

📍 Location: Cape Town
📅 Closing Date: 15 April 2026
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
🏭 Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
💰 Salary: Market Related
📌 Listing Reference: spar_000867

About the Skills Development Facilitator Role

The Skills Development Facilitator position at SPAR Western Cape focuses on coordinating and enhancing training initiatives aligned with the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS).

The successful candidate will support workforce development strategies, ensure compliance with SETA requirements, and promote continuous learning across departments. This role contributes directly to employee growth, performance improvement, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Skills Development Facilitator, your duties will include:

Training Coordination & Programme Management

• Coordinate training initiatives based on operational business needs
• Manage departmental training projects and development programmes
• Facilitation of internal training sessions when required
• Maintain the internal training calendar through the SPAR Academy platform

Compliance & SETA Administration

• Maintain accurate learner records aligned with SDF and SETA compliance standards
• Conduct internal audits and participate in national training audits
• Ensure all training documentation meets regulatory requirements
• Coordinate the annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) process

Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• Support staff, learners, and management with training-related guidance
• Promote training initiatives across distribution centre teams
• Liaise with accredited training providers
• Strengthen relationships with internal departments and service partners

Reporting & Evaluation

• Compile post-training feedback and evaluation reports
• Monitor training effectiveness through follow-up assessments
• Maintain training registers, certificates, and evaluation documentation
• Track learner performance and development progress

Administration & Documentation

• Handle training-related financial administration (purchase orders and invoices)
• Maintain accurate training compliance records
• Support development planning through Personal Development Plans (PDPs)

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidates should meet the following criteria:

Educational Requirements

• Matric certificate (required)
• Facilitator qualification (required)
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) qualification (advantageous)

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years experience in a training environment
• Experience managing learnership programmes
• SETA grant administration experience (mandatory & discretionary grants)
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) coordination experience
• Workplace learner coaching and performance management experience

Experience in the FMCG industry will be beneficial but is not compulsory.

Required Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

✔ Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
✔ Excellent interpersonal engagement across organizational levels
✔ Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
✔ Training facilitation and presentation expertise
✔ Project coordination and organizational ability
✔ High attention to detail and proactive work ethic
✔ Strong time management and initiative-driven performance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Working as a Skills Development Facilitator at SPAR Western Cape offers:

• Exposure to national-level training compliance systems
• Opportunity to manage structured learnership programmes
• Experience within a leading FMCG organization
• Career growth within workforce development and HR training
• Involvement in strategic employee development initiatives

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about skills development, workplace learning, and training compliance systems in South Africa.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications before:

📅 15 April 2026

Visit the official SPAR careers platform and search using reference:

📌 spar_000867

Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date.