Senior ETD Manager at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Be responsible for the management and performance of the M&R Training Academy (MRTA) that mainly offers training across the full value chain of mechanised mining, and includes all facilities (buildings, hostels, mock-ups etc.)
• Effective implementation of the training strategy in line with the budget to ensure MRTA sustainability and profitability
• Effective resourcing, performance management & team leadership to achieve outputs in line with the project / client SLAs
• Establish satellite training service offerings for projects within SA and across borders
• Recommend, design, develop & implement innovative learning & development programs that support objectives
• Assess needs, analyse gaps, research best practice & partner with project executives & clients to identify, develop & implement successful site specific training programs
• Develop & implement program processes & procedures to maintain records & track learning outcomes
• Build & maintain stakeholder relationships (service providers, external clients, governing bodies, tertiary institutions etc.)
• Effective marketing management of ETD mechanised mining & engineering products and services, explore & secure external customers to increase revenue potential
• Maintain MRTA quality management systems & accreditations including ISO and the relevant governing body pillars of accreditation & successfully recover training levies
• Effective management of the overall BBBEE Skills Development function to support Level 1 rating
• Effective management of the skills development budget & preparation of quarterly assessments / overhead analysis
• Enhance TMM training to support operational capabilities and manage effective training cycle turnaround
• Proactive risk management & mitigation in line with the MHSA, all Labour Related Legislation, the SETA, ISO standards, out of country regulations and M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective self & team management in alignment with M&RC’s values & leadership initiative

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Diploma/BTech Human Resources Development with a Mining or Engineering qualification / Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency / TradeQualification OR, National Diploma/BTech/BSc Mining Engineering / Engineering with a relevant Human Resources Development or Training & Development qualification
• Business related qualification
• Proficient in MS Office; Valid Driver’s license and Passport
• Strategic, entrepreneurial & commercial thinking skills, with understanding of business processes, budgeting & financial mng.
• Enablement & leadership skills; Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to deliver results & meet customer expectations
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Passionate about training, safety leadership & engagement
• Excellent communication skills with ability to persuade, influence, negotiate & facilitate understanding at all levels

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in T&D, with 5 years at management level, in the mining industry
• Proven depth of experience leading large teams and contributing to / implementing mining T&D initiatives
• Experience developing & implementing an organisation wide learning & development plan, covering design & implementation of innovate learning & development programmes (face-to-face, e-learning, simulations, transformational technologies etc.)
• Experience managing a training budget & balancing training spend with return on investment 
• Experience building client relationships, promoting & marketing training capabilities, including tendering for new work
• Sound knowledge of T&D methods, frameworks & adult learning principles and training delivery techniques
• Understanding of the Mine Health & Safety Act, all other relevant Labour Relations Legislation and knowledge of the various mining methodologies & skills training aligned to the rules, regulations & scope of the relevant governing training bod