A permanent Training Manager role is listed for Sandton, in the training and hospitality sector, for an experienced learning and development professional who is passionate about developing operational teams. The role combines classroom and practical training with planning, reporting and support for new openings.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised through Status Staffing for a client in the training and hospitality sector. It is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, with a start date as soon as possible. Please note an important detail in the original advert: while the listing location is given as Sandton, the advert text describes joining a team in Woodstock, Cape Town. Confirm the work location in the original advert before applying.
Role details and duties
- Facilitate a variety of training programmes and classes, including practical, in-store training and theoretical, classroom-based training.
- Develop and write course materials and training content.
- Develop and maintain the annual training planner, and plan and schedule internal and external training programmes throughout the year.
- Coordinate sponsored training initiatives, and track all training completed across the group by employee to support effective reporting.
- Develop and maintain franchisee training planners and brand training packs, including standard operating procedures, systems and related material.
- Deliver brand-specific staff training for new store openings, management training on company systems and procedures, and full-team training on audit procedures and systems.
- Coordinate support facilitators for in-store training, including bar and coffee training, and provide overall operational training support during opening week.
- Conduct monthly induction programmes for new employees, including an overview of the company, systems and procedures training for newly appointed managers, the organisational structure and reporting lines, and career development and growth opportunities.
- Track and monitor Workplace Skills Plan targets throughout the year, ensure the annual submission is completed by the end of April, and maintain accurate training records to support compliance and reporting.
- Manage and regularly update the annual external training sponsorship budget, ensure compliance with sponsorship contract requirements and agreed deliverables, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and outcomes of sponsored training, report accurately and on time to sponsors, and maximise available external training funding opportunities.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to meet operational needs and as directed.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 or more years of experience in a Training and Development (L&D) role.
- Experience within hotels, lodges, restaurants, casinos, resorts, or luxury hospitality.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing training programmes for operational hospitality staff.
- Experience conducting induction, onboarding, and refresher training.
- A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original advert, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job. The source listing states that applications close on 27 November 2026, and that if you do not hear back within 10 working days, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Practical tips
- Show hospitality training examples clearly, especially induction, onboarding and refresher training for operational staff.
- Highlight programmes you have developed and implemented, and how you tracked completion and reported results.
- Include experience with annual training planners, Workplace Skills Plan submissions and sponsored training, if you have it.
- Prepare a recent professional profile photo, as the advert asks for one with your application.
- Double-check the work location in the original advert, given the Sandton listing and the Woodstock, Cape Town reference in the advert text.
How the process works
Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The listing is marked as an external application, so check the destination page carefully and submit the information it requests.
Important information
This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Details, including the location and closing date, may change, so always confirm them in the original advert before applying.
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