HR Manager - Technical Training at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• To strategically lead and manage the training, learning and development function at Venetia Mine, ensuring the execution of regulatory compliant, cost-effective, and future-ready training programs. The role supports operational readiness, legal compliance, workforce capability building aligned with transformation and technological changes.

Strategic Planning and Governance:

• Develop and manage training budgets.
• Responsible for the submission of the WSP, ATR, SLP, Mining Charter, Transformation, BBBEE and EE.
• Maintain MQA/QCTO accreditation and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Ensure Workplace, Workforce and Workplan (WWW) compliance and Green Audit/MBA readiness.
• Ensure contractor compliance to training standards.

Training Design and Delivery:

• Develop and implement annual training plans (technical & non-technical).
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Oversee design and revision of training content and materials.
• Facilitate and assess training interventions.
• Serve as SME for computer-based training systems.
• Implement pre-employment assessments.

Non-Technical & Community Training:

• Manage AET and non-technical training.
• Oversee community training per Social Labour Plan obligations.
• Ensure the submitting of discretionary grant applications (MQA/SETA).
• Develop mine-specific procedures and process flows.
• Develop and maintain annual non-technical training schedule.

Monitor, Reporting & Audits:

• Track and interpret training data.
• Compile monthly reports and maintain training records.
• Prepare and facilitate audits (DMRE, MQA and ISO).
• Maintain administrative and recordkeeping systems.

People & Performance Management:

• Manage KRA’s, IDP’s, and performance of direct reports.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of trainees.
• Support skills transfer.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Establish strong relationships with HRD and stakeholders.
• Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Governance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, legislation.
• Execute 2.6.1 functions and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma Essential
• Grade 12
• ISO Internal Auditor
• Valid Red Ticket
• Technical qualification related to the industry, i.e. Mining, Engineering or Metallurgy.
• Registered MQA assessor and Moderator
• Skills Development Facilitator

Role-specific knowledge:

Experience statement should include reference to:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Training Manager in the mining industry.
• In depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of technical training, i.e. Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering.
• In depth knowledge and experience in Non-technical training, legislative reports and Employment Equity requirements.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience in legal compliance to Mine Health and Safety Act (training requirements).
• Managing certification of a Training Centre in terms of ISO 9001:2008 (QMS) and maintain MQA accreditation.
• Management of young professionals, i.e. bursars, graduate and experiential trainees.
• Study Assistance programmes.
• Management of training data, i.e. SAP and Training Management Systems.

Closing Date:

18 September, 2025