Snr Learning Practitioner at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• The purpose of the Snr Learning Practitioner is to fulfill a management role at the academy in addition to coordinate learning interventions, as well as an integration role between Riaan Rademan Training Academy and decentralised training teams.
• The intent of this position is to manage the Mining and SHE Academies and execute the agreed training curricula (in compliance with DMRE, MHSA and MQA standards) in order to enable all Mining operations to achieve their respective training plan.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver an agreed upon catalogue of interventions based on the target population assessment and learning needs analysis done by decentralised training teams and determine whether the intervention needs to be developed or is already available in order to address the specific identified need. 
• Participate in the design, development and/or selection of learning methodologies of Academy delivered modules in line with relevant learning legislation and business requirements as and when required. 
• Facilitates the process in delivering learning interventions through a variety of learning methodologies. Orientate a learner into the application of their skills within a workplace context including preparation and integration. 
• Guide learners towards competent practical application of their skills within a workplace context through e.g. simulation of machines and engineering equipment. Ensures assessment process is conducted according to the set qualification requirements. 
• Ensure assessments are conducted within area of expertise, thus specific trade, using methods, activities and processes specified by appropriate legislative framework. Ensure moderations of assessments against qualification requirements. D
• esigns appropriate evaluation methods in order to determine success of gap closure, analyse performance data and propose corrective actions in place to address the gaps. Conducts evaluation of learning that has taken place in terms of measurable improvement in job performance and knowledge transfer. 
• Content review and MOC cycles are developed and adhered to. Ensures adherence to and implementation of the Sasol learning guidelines, frameworks e.g. policies, processes and legislation. 
• Avail Learning Practitioners that will assist specific area/s in developing gap-closing strategies and assessing competence. Assess learners with special needs. 
• Identify learner’s special needs and adapt assessment needs e.g. practical assessment vs written assessment. Adapt learning programmes for individuals with learning disabilities. Maintain and sustain learning metrics / dashboards. Develop, revise and update learning material as needed. Manage all ordering of material from the stores on SAP transactions using the applicable SAP transactions. 
• Learner Miners: Develop structured fit for purpose learning plans aligned to 70:20:10 principles together with the Learner Miner, both 18.1 and 18.2 appointees.

Key Accountabilities Continuation

• Assist and support learners to manage their learning experiences by sourcing and maintaining information to assist and support them.
• Monitor progress during the training programme process against agreed learning plans.
• Ensures reviews are done upon programme completion and reports submitted by learning practitioners to academy manager on learning activities.
• Investigate deviations from learning plans and agrees on remedial action plans.
• Confirm successful completion of learning interventions.
• Acts as moderator for 18.1 and 18.2 learners where and when required.
• Managerial role within academy: Learning practitioner leave management (sick leave etc.) Draft learner training programme for duration of learnership.
• Liaison with mining Learning Practitioners to provide feedback relating to learner performance and progress and to understand challenges in learner performance to decide on interventions for gap closure.
• Performance Management of LPs and TCs to ensure the business needs are fulfilled as per requirements.
• Facilitate a personal development plan for LPs and TCs.
• Ensure business processes are in place for efficient LP and TC activities.

Responsible for the adherence of legal, health, hygiene, safety and environment legislation at the academy:

• Assure academies uphold their accreditation by upholding requirements through regular surveillance audits inclusive of Learnership and Apprenticeship requirements as per SETA/QCTO and Legislative requirements.
• Implement Asset Management Strategy for learning assets & equipment by ensuring that an assets replacement strategy is in place and reviewed on a regular basis and pro-active maintenance tasks are undertaken to ensure asset reliability and integrity.
• Participate in all safety interventions including Emergency exercises, meetings, audits, reports, IMS interventions and Inspections.
• Conduct monthly management area safety inspection. Responsible for document control and record keeping of all training activities at the academy as per ISO accreditation requirements and standards.

Formal Education and Experiences

• National Senior Certificate (Gr12)
• Occupational Trade Certificate (Blasting certificate/Engineering Trade)
• Diploma ODETDP (Occupational Directed Educational Training & Development Practices)

Working Experience

• 4+ relevant years as Artisan / Miner

Specific Competencies

• Analytics & Reporting: The ability to access & analyse information from databases, forms, and other sources, and prepare reports according to requirements.
• Critical reasoning: The action of critically thinking in a logical, sensible way and taking all factors into consideration. Be able to make effective decisions with available information, taking all factors into consideration.
• Execution capability: The ability to execute strategic projects on an ad-hoc basis while performing or day to day work.
• Facilitation: The means of expediting a process or operation quickly and efficiently.  Particular focus is on meetings but can include other processes such as the delivery of products and services where others are involved, and their participation is critical to success. The deliberate act of engaging learners and other role-players in discovering and applying learning insights.
• People Management: The interaction, communication, relationships and dealings with staff members including learners and OME customers (internal and external), and the style in which those interactions take place in a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Business Competencies:

• Partnering: The development and perpetuation of successful and mutually-beneficial relationships where customers and others become business partners with common goals, positive attitudes, cooperative work styles, open communications and team spirit.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.
• Communication: Any exchange of words, either written or spoken, used to transmit information in a successful and professional manner.
• Formal Written Communication: Sending of messages, orders or instructions in writing through letters, circulars, manuals, reports, telegrams, office memos, bulletins, etc. It is a formal method of communication and is less flexible.