Training Section Manager: Apprentices (8117) at Komatsu Mining

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Recognised Trade Certificate (Mechanical, Electrical, HEM or Millwright) – NQF Level 4
• Assessor certification (compulsory)
• Moderator certification (advantage)
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) certification (advantage)
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years experience in the earthmoving / mining industry
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience/experience overseeing Artisans/Artisan Assistants or technical employees
• Strong knowledge of SEIFSA/MerSETA requirements
• HR training & development experience
• Learning Management System experience (e.g., SABA LMS)

Knowledge requirements:

• MerSETA processes
• Employment Equity Act
• Fundamentals of Labour Relations Act
• POPIA
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Computer literacy: Excel: (Intermediate), SAP (basic)

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Supervise team members within the Training Section.
• Plan workload, staffing needs, training schedules and resource allocation.
• Participate in recruitment, skills audits and performance assessments.
• Ensure adherence to policies, quality standards, and organisational procedures.

Apprenticeship Programme Management

• Oversee the full apprentice journey from recruitment to trade test completion.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Training providers and industry bodies.
• Screen, recruit, and facilitate entry testing for candidates.
• Manage medicals, background checks and contractual onboarding.
• Coordinate rotations, on-the-job training, assessments, and certifications.
• Support apprentices through mentorship and problem‑solving.
• Administer SETA grant claims and maintain accurate training records.
• Represent the organisation in industry committees and roadshows.
• Liaise with cross-border training authorities (e.g., Namibia, Botswana).

Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor apprentice progress, pass rates, expenditure and programme effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, MerSETA and QTCO requirements.
• Conduct internal and external training quality assurance.
• Track and report on programme KPIs and outcomes.

Artisan Assistant Development  Career Path (including ARPL)

• Support the growth of Artisan Assistants by creating a clear pathway toward becoming qualified artisans through both the Apprenticeship and ARPL routes.
• Identifying high‑potential assistants
• Mapping current competencies against trade requirements
• Plan and implement the ARPL process.
• Screen candidates and arrange for external evaluations and gap training.
• Oversee ARPL progress from inception to completion.
• Support the placement of qualified candidates.