L&D Administrator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R14,800 – R22,200 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role: L&D Administrator (Learning and Development)
Priority Location: South Africa OR Phillipines
Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time
Salary Range: $800 - $1200 per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
About the Company:Somewhere is a global remote recruitment agency that connects US and European companies with offshore and international professionals. We specialize in helping businesses build remote teams.
About the Role:We are seeking an organized, detail-orientedLearning & Development (L&D) Administratorto join our L&D team. In this role, you will handle the day-to-day operations of our training programs, manage our Learning Management System (LMS), coordinate training logistics, and help build a continuous learning culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. LMS Administration & Technical Support
* Serve as the primary administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS).
Serve as the primary administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS).
* Upload, update, and manage training content, courses, and user profiles.
Upload, update, and manage training content, courses, and user profiles.
* Track completion rates, process enrollments, and generate regular training reports.
Track completion rates, process enrollments, and generate regular training reports.
* Troubleshoot basic technical issues for employees navigating the learning platform.
Troubleshoot basic technical issues for employees navigating the learning platform.
2. Event & Logistics Coordination
* Schedule and coordinate internal and external training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
Schedule and coordinate internal and external training sessions, workshops, and webinars.
* Manage training calendars, send invitations, and track attendance.
Manage training calendars, send invitations, and track attendance.
* Prepare training materials
Prepare training materials
3. Program Support & Onboarding
* Support in designing, implementing, and evaluating employee training programs.
Support in designing, implementing, and evaluating employee training programs.
* Assist in organizing and executing the company-wide onboarding program for new hires.
Assist in organizing and executing the company-wide onboarding program for new hires.
* Collect feedback through post-training surveys and compile reports to drive program improvements.
Collect feedback through post-training surveys and compile reports to drive program improvements.
4. Compliance & Record Keeping
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee training records for compliance and audit purposes.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee training records for compliance and audit purposes.
* Track mandatory compliance training and send reminders to employees and managers for overdue modules.
Track mandatory compliance training and send reminders to employees and managers for overdue modules.
* Process tuition reimbursement requests and track the L&D training budget.
Process tuition reimbursement requests and track the L&D training budget.
Qualifications:
* Experience: 1–3 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or L&D operations.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or L&D operations.
* Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with LMS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with LMS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
* Organization: Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities with sharp attention to detail.
Organization: Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities with sharp attention to detail.
* Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with employees across all levels.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with employees across all levels.
* Problem Solving: Proactive mindset with a knack for streamlining workflows and troubleshooting roadblocks.
Problem Solving: Proactive mindset with a knack for streamlining workflows and troubleshooting roadblocks.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →