Training Officer

**Introduction**

This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.

**Description**

The purpose of this position is to equip staff with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out work-related tasks, and to help with the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees' skills to enable them to fulfil their potential within the Plant.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety responsibilities and legal and operational requirements.
- Work with plant line managers to assess the skills and knowledge within the plant and determine what training is needed to grow and retain these skills (skills gap analysis).
- Identify training and development needs within the plant through job analysis, appraisal and regular consultation with Supervisors, Plant Managers and the Human Resources department (training needs analysis).
- Design and expand training and development programs based on the needs of the plant and the individual.
- Produce / develop training materials for in-house courses.
- Facilitate training courses as well as on-the-job training in the plant on a needs basis.
- Attend client meetings and Visible Coaching Leadership (VCL) as and when required.
- Ensure that the Training Centre is ISO compliant.
- Ensure that statutory training requirements are met.
- Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with the Supervisors and the Plant Manager.
- Manage the delivery of training and development programs.
- Amend and revise programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the plant.
- Assist Supervisors to solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
- Have an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages.
- Updating of the training database and employee training files / records and matrices.
- Ensure training complies with MQA and ISO standards and practices.
- Work according to the Mine Code of Practice and report any deviations.
- Prepare progress reports and any other reports as required by management and maintain employees’ training records.
- Manage training programs to ensure they are delivering results.
- Prepare training schedules, allocate instructors to different courses and monitor costs to keep programs within budget.
- Approve training orders on the system.
- Monitor and update training actions on the system.
- Drive and Support Minopex’s retention of BBBEE certification through compliant training practices.
- Management of the site-based training team ensuring that KPI’s are set and monitored, and that PDP’s are in place.

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- Certificate in Training & Development (ETDP level 5 certificate)
- Assessors Certificate
- Moderators Certificate will be advantageous
- A valid Trade Certificate in a Mechanical / Electrical Engineering discipline or a Mineral Processing Certificate will be advantageous
- Registered SDF (advantageous)

**Experience & Skills Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a training environment in the mining or mineral processing industry
- Knowledge of Isometrix / HSEC systems
- Experience in Engineering / Minerals skills programs, learnerships & qualifications.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 45000:2018 / ISO 14001:2015
- English language proficiency
- Time management skills
- Supervisory skills
- Presentation and report writing skills
- Must have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work effectively with colleagues, trainees, supervisor and managers
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to assess training needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Valid Driver’s Licence