This study focuses on the strategic employee training and development initiatives in private sector employment as a means to develop employees to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This study has a theoretical and descriptive point of view as it draws on the work of authors in the fields of human resources and strategic training and development. Furthermore, the concepts of training, education and development are defined and discussed as cornerstones of the employee growth process.
Business strategy and its relation to training and development is expanded upon as this subject involves a strong future-oriented approach. In line with the aforementioned, this study focuses on strategic training and development in the private sector employment with Pick 'n Pay as the case study. This study provides a discussion on the transformation of human resources in South Africa as well as an explanation of important concepts such as training, education and development.
The study further serves to discuss the analysis of needs and the design of a training program, as well as an analysis on the alignment of training and development with business strategy such as training and development. This study examines and evaluates Pick 'n Pay's existing training and development initiatives, which includes an in-depth discussion of the company's training and development policies and procedures.
Background to the study
Environmental, social and technological change and globalization can only mean that long-term planning is risky but absolutely essential. Government policy initiatives, such as the role of state departments as implementing agencies of education and training policy (Van Dyk 1997: 60) and strategic training initiatives (Van Dyk 1997: 64), are analyzed in terms of their impact on human resources. development. There is also an analysis of the findings, followed by recommendations as a way forward towards empowering, developing and positively empowering employees.
The researcher's aim was to evaluate the training and development initiatives of a South African company, therefore Pick 'n Pay was chosen as a case study.
Problem statement
Research objectives
Literature review
A discussion on aligning training and development with business strategy as a means of ensuring that the training and development process is future-oriented in terms of employee empowerment has been reviewed (Luoma 2000: 98). The focus is to ensure that the company has a skilled and robust workforce in its efforts to achieve target market dominance. Finally, the study provides information about South African government policy initiatives that have an impact on training and strategic development (Van Dyk 1997: 60).
The focus is on national training initiatives, but also on policies and procedures that have a direct impact on private sector employment, such as the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), as well as the Skills Development Act.
Research design
Some of the employees were too busy to take the time to participate in the survey. The researcher has revealed that some respondents did not want to commit to saying what their training and development process is really like, but rather submitted an evaluation that could be an exaggeration of the respondents' true feelings about the process, this may be due to the respondents. only want to portray the organization in a positive light. There were only a few respondents in the sample size who may be prone to this behavior.
Most of the training and development theories discussed in the second chapter are from an American rather than a South African perspective. Despite these limitations, we can safely conclude that this study significantly contributes to the knowledge of whether strategic training and.
Structure of the study
The chapter also provides a review of the government's policy initiatives that have an impact on human resource development.
Conclusion
Furthermore, the concepts of training, development and education are expanded, followed by a discussion on the theoretical perspectives of needs assessment and training program design. A discussion follows on aligning training and development with business strategy, focusing on organizational strategy and its relationship to human resources development strategy. Finally, the thesis discusses policy and procedural initiatives of the South African government that impact human resource development.
Transformation of human resources in South Africa
Historical perspective of human resources in South Africa 10
There are various purposes of training and development as human resources are one of the most important components of a successful organization. Such needs refer to the organization's specific requirements for a large group of employees. The purpose of SAQA is to provide for the development and implementation of the NQF and to establish the South African Qualifications Authority.
The main tasks of the National Skills Authority are as follows (Section 5 of the Act):. Report to the Minister on progress in the implementation of the National Skills Development Strategy. The company's core value is to promote personal growth and opportunity.
Pick n' Pay is committed to the principle of RPL as a fundamental part of aligning training and development with KKK and Skills Development requirements. Pay's belief that QMS (Quality Management System) training and development operations can be successfully managed on the same basis. Pick 'n Pay management to design, develop and deliver training and development policies and programs further enhance the quality of training.
