Training Specialist - UG at Tharisa

Role Context

Resource Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives.
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes.
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed.
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently.

Technical Training Program Design and Facilitation

• Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads, managers and subject matter experts so as to identify technical skill gaps and learning requirements across various mining job roles.
• Perform general administrative duties and/or applicable duties when required by the HOD/Manager
• Assist with budget control and cost saving.
• Ensure of- or on-the-job assessments are conducted in line with MQA requirements, and that a pass rate of 100% is obtained
• Perform regular PTO’s in order to identify gaps in training areas.
• Develop specialised technical training programs, workshops, and hands-on training sessions focused on mining-specific topics such as mining operations, equipment operation, safety protocols, environmental practices, and mining regulations, to ensure optimal opportunity for the Tharisa Minerals (TM) workforce to build up the required skills and knowledge before application in their daily activity, as per their work requirements.
• Oversee the facilitation and facilitate technical training sessions for employees at various levels, utilising engaging instructional techniques and learning methodologies to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Prioritise safety in all training programs, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and adherence to safety procedures, as established by the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Department, to promote a culture of safety and minimise workplace incidents.
• Utilise learning technologies, audiovisual aids, simulators, and other technical training tools to enhance the training experience and support knowledge retention, to ensure an optimal learning experience.
• Participate in the development and administration of technical certification programs to validate the proficiency and competence of employees in critical mining functions.
• Establish assessment criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of technical training programs, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to continuously improve training quality.
• Create and update training materials, manuals, visual aids, and e-learning resources to support technical training initiatives, so as to enhance the transferring of technical knowledge.

Compliance Management

• Oversee and monitor that all technical training programs align with industry regulations, mining laws, and safety standards, and provide relevant compliance training to employees, in order to train a competent that will meet the TM and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure at all times that documentation is aligned and up to standard according to ISO 9001 and all other Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure on-the-job coaching is done according to guidelines based on business needs and gaps identified during investigations, inspections, audits etc

Data Analytics and Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in mining operations so as to incorporate the latest tools and knowledge into training programs.

People Management

• Supervise teams and manage their performance.
• Ensure effective discipline and compliance with the Company disciplinary code.
• Monitor clocking and ensure relevant payroll matters are handled.
• Handling of team's queries.

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Collaborate with mining department heads, safety officers, and technical experts to gain insights, identify training needs, and align training programs with operational requirements, so as to ensure a safe learning environment that will address all the training needs of the relevant stakeholders and Tharisa Minerals (TM) employees.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or equivalent in Human Resources Development
• Blasting ticket or trade certificate

Certifications:

• Assessor certificate
• Moderator certificate
• Train-the-trainer certificate
• Trade certificate in relevant technical qualification relating to Mining, Process, Engineering or equivalent
• Certified Assessor and Moderator registered with SETA
• Advantageous: Certification as a Skills Development Facilitator

Job specific experience:

• At least five (5) years’ technical experience
• At least two (2) years’ training/coaching experience and conducting assessments and moderations within the Mining Sector
• Ability to work with the full Microsoft suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI