Training Manager at Thungela

Job Description

• As the Training Manager, you will manage the learning and development function on the operations through research, trends, and best practises. You will be responsible for executing training plans, facilitating learning and development interventions and the development of Unit Standards based training material that complies with appropriate legislation.  

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Promoting the Learning & Development service offerings to internal stakeholders and proactively facilitate nominations for formal training programmes, and supporting talent management initiatives where applicable
• Sourcing appropriate learning materials, methodology to address training needs, evaluating training providers and overseeing the assessment and moderation processes
• Overseeing and maintaining all learning and development facilities and related equipment and maximise utilisation thereof
• Reporting on training and development initiatives, associated costs and return on investment as well as complete projects as assigned
• Keep abreast of specialisation area developments as well as technical learning and development techniques
• Identifying training needs, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements and evaluating methods of instruction
• Developing assessment guides and reviewing and updating training/ learning materials
• Managing young talent pipeline at operational level i.e., graduates, students, Professionals in Training etc, this includes coordination of induction, on-boarding, coaching and mentoring
• Facilitating and monitoring mentoring programme as well as managing performance and facilitating exposure to the operation
• Learning needs analysis and stakeholder consultation. Conduct in-depth learning needs analysis in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders on all levels. Identify skills gaps, performance challenges, and capability needs across the organization
• Learning project initiation and management: Initiate and manage custom learning and business support initiatives that align with business strategy and drive measurable impact. Propose and implement new tools, methodologies and learning solutions that positively impact performance.
• Implementation of the company’s BBBEE strategy in relation to skills development as well as management of the operational training spend.
• Impact measurement and evaluation: Track, analyse and report on the effectiveness and ROI of all training initiatives. Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve learning solutions.
• Obtaining and maintaining the ISO9001:2015 certification which includes developing and maintaining a quality management system that aligns with the ISO standards and requirements
• Providing input to ensure the MQA workplace approval of the training centers are maintained as well as ensuring legal compliance and accurate record keeping
• Effective people management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or Occupational Directed Education or related field (NQF Level 7)
• Registered Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator (Advantageous)
• ISO 9001:1025 Auditor certification (Advantageous)

Experience

• In-depth experience in a Learning and Development function / Managerial / Human Resources Function
• Proven experience in organisational learning, change management and skills development would be advantageous
• Experience in a technical function (engineering, mining or metallurgy) in the mining environment will be advantageous
• Analytical and impact driven skilled in evaluating learning effectiveness and using data to make informed business decisions

Additional Information

• All applicable legislation incl. Mine Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development and Levies Acts, as well as Learnership regulations
• An in-depth knowledge of Learning and Development practices and principles, as well as talent management
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Understand Opencast and Underground Operations and equipment
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 certification, MQA provider accreditation, QCTO and SAQA