Sweetbert Mahemba

Learning and Development:

- Design and implement learning and development strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

- Conduct a training needs analysis (TNA) to identify skill gaps and ensure targeted training programs.

- Develop and execute annual training plans and programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business needs.

- Champion the adoption and utilization of the E-learning platform, driving accessibility and engagement in digital learning.

- Act as a Learning and Development Business Partner, collaborating with departmental and section leads to address specific training needs.

- Ensure the quality of learning solutions across various delivery channels, including classroom sessions, online courses, workshops, podcasts, and webinars.

- Deliver effective, experiential onboarding programs to support new hires in adapting to organizational culture and expectations.

Talent Management:

- Developing and Implementing Talent Development Programs: tailored initiatives such as Leadership Development Programs, Succession Planning, and Mentorship Schemes to enhance employee growth and prepare future leaders.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

- Design and implement robust frameworks to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and employee performance metrics.

- Collect and analyze feedback from training participants to identify areas for improvement, refine training content, and enhance program delivery.

- Conduct Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to evaluate the financial and operational impact of L&D initiatives, providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.

Youth Development Programs:

- Manage structured youth development initiatives, including Graduate Trainee Programs, Internship Initiatives, and Career Development, aimed at accelerating skill acquisition and integrating young talent into the organization’s workforce.

Reporting on Training and Capacity-Building Performance:

- Produce and present detailed training and capacity-building reports, leveraging data analytics to track progress against annual goals, costs, training hours, program effectiveness, challenges, recommendations, and inform leadership decisions.

Budget Management:

- Develop and manage the training and capacity-building budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources while adhering to financial guidelines.

Administration and Vendor Sourcing:

- Manage all administrative aspects, including coordinating training schedules, maintaining records, and overseeing logistics for training events. Additionally, I sourced and liaised with external training vendors to provide specialized programs, ensuring alignment with organizational needs, negotiating contracts, and evaluating the quality and impact of vendor-delivered training.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Induction:

- Develop and deliver Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction programs to ensure compliance with organizational standards, promote a safe work environment, and enhance employee awareness of health and safety protocols. These programs included risk assessments, ergonomics, 5S, and emergency response training.

Capacity Building Coordination:

- Develop and execute a capacity-building strategy to enhance local workforce and supplier capabilities.

- Assess the capacity development needs of partners, including local education institutions and service providers, and create a tailored training plan based on identified training requirements.

- Design and manage impactful capacity building programs targeting local education institutions and services providers and suppliers to promote sustainability and growth.

- Build rapport and strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, local education institutions, and service providers, to drive collaborative success.

- Oversee key capacity building initiatives, such as:

a) Train the Trainer programs for educational institutions.

Industry Enhancement Centers to bridge skills gaps for local suppliers and service providers.

c) Industrial attachments for lecturers to enhance practical expertise.

Research and Development projects to advance technical innovation.

- Conduct impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building programs, and ensure continuous improvement.

- Prepare and submit reports to EWURA on Local Content Capacity Building programs, highlighting progress, key achievements, training hours, number of beneficiaries, costs incurred, and the overall impact of initiatives in line with regulatory commitments.

- Lead access to education programs in Tanzania and Uganda.

• Coordinate with department leaders to identify training needs, and develop training plans in line with strategic business goals.
• Design, develop, and implement training courses and programs necessary to meet training needs and objectives.
• Prepare annual budget estimates for learning and development functions, and monitor and report expenditures on a monthly basis.
• Develop and execute policies and strategies related to employee and institutional learning to improve performance.
• Facilitate formal training or learning using a variety of methods, such as instructional design, presentations, etc.
• Create and maintain a detailed site training matrix, database, records, and reports for management review (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports).
• Review and edit all training content and materials for accuracy, and company policy compliance.
• Conduct induction training for new employees and visitors, enabling faster onboarding, and helping new employees feel integrated, adapt, and contribute sooner.
• Evaluate training and development programs, monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires, reviews of reports, and discussions with managers.
• Coordinate and follow up on sourcing, evaluation, and payment of external vendors for training, and monitor service level agreements with external training providers.
• Perform administrative tasks such as monitoring costs, scheduling classes, setting up systems and equipment, and coordinating the enrollment of employees in learning interventions.
• Lead and manage the team, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of training solutions to meet business needs.
• Driving appropriate mentorship and coaching programs.
• Partner with the HSE Department to facilitate structured Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) training programs.

• Conduct a learning needs analysis through consultations with managers, surveys, interviews with employees, or evaluations of business information and audit findings.
• Partner to develop and oversee learning plans for a specific function or a business unit, in line with the key business goals.
• Determine appropriate learning strategies and approaches aligned with the 70:20:10 principles.
• Implement various talent pipeline development (talent management) programs, such as bursaries, apprenticeships, leadership, and graduate development programs, in line with the talent needs of the organization.
• Prepare and report on the learning budget overall and by function.
• Perform administrative tasks such as monitoring costs, scheduling classes, setting up systems and equipment, and coordinating the enrollment of employees in learning interventions
• Together with business SMEs and external suppliers, they design learning solutions and materials to address specific learning needs.
• Ensure a good understanding of company policies for employees, such as the HSE/SHERQ policy, during induction and refresher training.
• Design and conduct competence assessments of employees to determine their achievement of the required competence.
• Provide guidance and counseling to employees for career development and personal development planning.
• Monitor and evaluate learning programs to ensure they are current and effective.
• Facilitate formal learning using a variety of methods and a variety of instructional techniques.
• Prepare, submit, and present reports to management (including senior management).

• Managing full-cycle human resources, administration, and operational activities to maximize employee performance.
• Managing recruitment, selection, and placement processes.
• Oversee and manage the performance review and appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Ensuring legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Managing the pay plan (payroll) by conducting periodic pay surveys, scheduling and conducting job evaluations, and preparing pay budgets (system, traditional, or Excel).
• Implementing employee benefit programs and informing employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends.
• Managing compliance for WCF, OSHA, PAYE, SDL, NSSF, FIRE, IMMIGRATION, HESLB regulations, and health insurance.
• Managing leaver processes, end-of-probation reviews, changes to appointments, and termination of contracts in a timely manner, keeping relevant staff informed of changes.
• Representing the company at the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration.
• Analyzing and identifying improvements to implement in department systems and controls.
• Manage and provide solutions to complaints, disputes, and grievances of all staff, including disciplinary hearings or committees.