Training Officer – MINOPEX – Limpopo, South Africa
DEADLINE: 28 JUNE 2023
Job Description
Introduction
This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.
Description
The purpose of this position is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out work-related tasks, and to help with the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees’ skills to enable them to fulfil their potential within the Plant.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety responsibilities and legal and operational requirements.
Work with plant line managers to assess the skills and knowledge within the plant and determine what training is needed to grow and retain these skills (skills gap analysis).
Identify training and development needs within the plant through job analysis, appraisal and regular consultation with Supervisors, Plant Managers and the Human Resources department (training needs analysis).
Design and expand training and development programs based on the needs of the plant and the individual.
Produce / develop training materials for in-house courses.
Facilitate training courses as well as on-the-job training in the plant on a needs basis.
Attend client meetings and Visible Coaching Leadership (VCL) as and when required.
Ensure that the Training Centre is ISO compliant.
Ensure that statutory training requirements are met.
Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with the Supervisors and the Plant Manager.
Manage the delivery of training and development programs.
Amend and revise programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the plant.
Assist Supervisors to solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
Have an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages.
Updating of the training database and employee training files / records and matrices.
Ensure training complies with MQA and ISO standards and practices.
Work according to the Mine Code of Practice and report any deviations.
Prepare progress reports and any other reports as required by management and maintain employees’ training records.
Manage training programs to ensure they are delivering results.
Prepare training schedules, allocate instructors to different courses and monitor costs to keep programs within budget.
Approve training orders on the system.
Monitor and update training actions on the system.
Drive and Support Minopex’s retention of BBBEE certification through compliant training practices.
Management of the site-based training team ensuring that KPI’s are set and monitored, and that PDP’s are in place.
Qualification Requirements:
Grade 12
Certificate in Training & Development (ETDP level 5 certificate)
Assessors Certificate
Moderators Certificate will be advantageous
A valid Trade Certificate in a Mechanical / Electrical Engineering discipline or a Mineral Processing Certificate will be advantageous
Registered SDF (advantageous)
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a training environment in the mining or mineral processing industry
Knowledge of Isometrix / HSEC systems
Experience in Engineering / Minerals skills programs, learnerships & qualifications.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 45000:2018 / ISO 14001:2015
English language proficiency
Time management skills
Supervisory skills
Presentation and report writing skills
Must have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work effectively with colleagues, trainees, supervisor and managers
Strong analytical and decision-making skills to assess training needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Valid Driver’s Licence
