Research and Development Manager

Vacancy: Research and Development Manager
Location: Florida Roodepoort

The Research and Development (R&D) Manager position is vacant at the Training Centre in Florida. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design development and continuous improvement of training materials programmes and curriculum aligned with industry standards and accreditation requirements. This role plays a critical function in ensuring the quality relevance and innovation of the Training Departments learning offerings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/Matric certificate (minimum); a relevant Degree or Diploma in Education Training Development or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in research curriculum development or instructional design within a training or educational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong project management organizational and time management skills.
• Valid drivers license with reliable transport is an advantage.
• Clear criminal record with no pending cases.
• Reside within the West Rand area preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development review and updating of training materials and programmes to ensure alignment with unit standards SETA/QCTO accreditation requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct research on emerging trends regulations and technologies relevant to the training programmes and integrate findings into curriculum improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Skills Development teams to maintain compliance and support accreditation processes.
• Manage the development and contextualisation of new learning content for Skills Programmes and Learnerships.
• Facilitate pilot testing and validation of training materials with stakeholders to ensure quality and relevance.
• Provide ongoing support and training to facilitators and assessors on new or updated learning materials.
• Maintain accurate documentation of curriculum changes research findings and development projects.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of training programmes and recommend improvements.
• Uphold organisational policies and standards in all research and development activities.

Other Attributes:

• Honest reliable and trustworthy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated innovative and proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is motivated to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about cost analysis in the security industry we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made purely on merit Historically Disadvantaged Candidates Disabled Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.

Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.