Learning and Development Manager at African Industries Group (AIG) - 2 Openings

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 54 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community.

AIG owes its success to the core philosophy of ‘Building the Future Together’. Its business strategy is inclusive, and sustainable, and not only benefits stakeholders but also positively impacts the environment and society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Learning and Development Manager

Locations: Wuse - Abuja (FCT) & Sabon - Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To design, implement, and manage learning and development strategies that enhance employee capability, performance, and leadership within the mining and steel operations.
• The role will ensure that training initiatives are aligned with organizational goals, compliance standards, and talent development priorities across the cluster.

Key Responsibilities
Learning Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement annual learning and development plans aligned with business needs and competency frameworks.
• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) across the mining and steel business units.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend appropriate learning interventions.

Training Design & Delivery:

• Design and deliver technical, behavioral, and leadership training programs (classroom and on-the-job).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and departmental heads to develop tailored training content.
• Coordinate with external training vendors and manage partnerships.

Talent & Capability Development:

• Drive initiatives to build a learning culture that promotes continuous professional development.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing programs.
• Manage and track employee development plans in collaboration with HR Business Partners.

Performance & Evaluation:

• Develop and implement systems to measure training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
• Maintain comprehensive training records and generate periodic reports on learning metrics.
• Ensure compliance with local training regulations, certifications, and safety standards applicable to mining and steel operations.

Learning Technology & Administration:

• Manage e-learning platforms and promote blended learning solutions.
• Maintain an annual training calendar for the Abuja cluster.
• Oversee the training budget and ensure cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s Degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably within manufacturing, steel, or mining industries.
• Proven experience in training design, facilitation, and competency management.
• Certification in learning and development, instructional design, or a related field is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into learning solutions.
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Jamal.ogidan@africanindustries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.