Training & Development Learnership at Ellahi Consulting

A leading motor retail dealership network, in partnership with Ellahi Consulting, is offering an exceptional opportunity for a motivated YES Learner to join their regional Human Resources team as a Training and Learning Administrator. Situated at their central corporate offices in Century City, Cape Town, this 12-month fixed-term programme is designed to equip ambitious individuals with hands-on exposure to human capital development, operational training logistics, and corporate administration within South Africa's thriving automotive retail sector.

This 100% office-based programme bridges the gap between tertiary education and real-world execution. The appointed learner will collaborate closely with seasoned learning and development specialists, contributing directly to organizational capability building and employee development initiatives across multiple car dealerships. This role is ideally suited for a detail-oriented graduate seeking to launch an administrative career in corporate human resource development.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Coordinate training schedules, book appropriate venue facilities, and distribute calendar invitations and attendance reminders to dealership staff.
• Enrol employees into standardized corporate courses, manufacturer compliance programmes, and accredited digital learning pathways.
• Track daily learner attendance, resolve absenteeism queries, and capture real-time personnel data onto the SAGE HR database.
• Maintain physical and digital records, ensuring signed learner contracts and training documentation are securely archived according to audit guidelines.
• Manage logistical arrangements, including booking business accommodation and travel schedules for dealership staff attending centralized sessions.
• Collect, audit, and track learner Portfolios of Evidence (POEs) and completion certificates against accredited curricula benchmarks.
• Assist in the preparation of mandatory MERSETA compliance documentation, workplace skills plans, and dealer standard verification records.
• Raise administrative purchase requisitions for training suppliers, verify invoices, and compile structured weekly training summary reports.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The successful candidate must demonstrate a positive, proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn within a deadline-driven corporate environment. Superb organizational capabilities, strict attention to detail, and sound computer literacy are vital. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and bilingual communication skills, maintaining professional relationships across diverse dealership teams while handling sensitive workforce data with complete confidentiality.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Throughout the 12-month YES programme, learners receive dedicated mentorship from qualified Learning and Development Managers. Participants develop practical expertise in SAGE HR operations, MERSETA accreditation requirements, and national automotive retail training frameworks. Outstanding performers gain valuable professional experience that positions them for permanent junior HR, skills development facilitation, or corporate administration roles.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Eligible candidates who have never previously participated in or registered on any YES initiative are invited to submit their formal applications online via the designated application link. Ensure your updated curriculum vitae, certified copies of your Grade 12 certificate, and HR/L&D qualification certificates are attached prior to submission.

• Must NOT have previously participated in or been registered on any YES Programme.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Completed tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Learning & Development.
• High computer literacy with practical proficiency in MS Office packages.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and data capture skills.
• Effective written and verbal business communication skills.
• Clear criminal record and valid South African citizenship.