Learning and Development Facilitator (TMM’s)-Mining at Tharisa

Role Context

• Conduct learning facilitation of Trackless Mobile Machinery Surface Mining Skills Programmes and ensure the proper operation of mining equipment.
• Address identified unsafe operators’ behaviors and provided and report on on-the job- coaching interventions.
• Monitor progress of operators and mining employee’s portfolio’s (theoretical and practical) progress.
• Engage with the L& D Mining Specialist, production supervisors and mine training administrator.
• Attend weekly and monthly departmental meetings.
• Communicate training schedules to the relevant supervisors.
• Ensure all learning records are recorded, uploaded and filed by the L&D administrator.
• Submit weekly training progress reports to L&D Mining Specialist.
• Attend ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management meetings.
• Participate in ISO 9001:2015 audits.
• Review learning material and supporting documents within the Mining Department.
• Facilitate Ad Hoc training/ workshops as requested from time to time
• Review, evaluate and monitor all training programs to ensure that they adhere to all Tharisa Minerals (TM) policies, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Collect feedback from participants and line management, by assessing the effectiveness of training programs, to identify shortcoming and recommend improvements.
• Participate in L&D audits by preparing all relevant information and documentation needed and cooperating during on-site inspections, to ensure that the training programs and material used remain compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Adress and report all non-compliance with TM policies, legislation and regulatory requirements to the L&D Specialist to ensure the needed rectifications are implemented.
• Drive and monitor safety when conducting walkabouts in the plant/mine, so as to ensure full compliance with the TM policy and regulatory requirements, using no compliance as upskill opportunities.
• Manage record-keeping and compliance with International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards, to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the implementation and maintenance of internal quality management systems to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory requirements and standards.
• Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes.
• Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs.
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.
• Manage, monitor and coordinate all training logistics so as to ensure the availability of all the required resources (i.e., venue, tables, chairs, stationary, etc.).
• Review and evaluate the learning material and supporting documents, by sending outdated material back to external providers and requesting the latest stock, to ensure that all learning material is valid and aligned to the latest requirements.
• Identify and recommend the latest and most efficient tools to use in the moderation of all training programs, to ensure that assessment of the outcomes described in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) standards and qualifications is fair, reliable and valid.
• Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the L&D Specialist.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Participate in weekly and/or monthly meeting, with the L&D Specialist, to provide expert insights and feedback regarding upcoming training, challenges identified, possible solutions, and innovative opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• OD-ETDP Diploma
• Train the Trainer Certificate.
• National Certification in Surface Excavation (62869).
• Surface Mining Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations (v5) (MQA/SP/0177/19.
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations (v5) (MQA/SP/0177/19.
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Dozing ((MQA/SP/0177/19(A)
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Drilling (MQA/SP/0177/19 (B).
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Excavation Operations (MQA/SP/0177/19 (C).
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Grader (MQA/SP/0177/19 (D).
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Haul and Dump. (MQA/SP/0177/19 (E).
• Skills Programme: Operate Mobile Machinery for Surface Operations: Services (MQA/SP/0177/19 (B).
• Competent A -The Examination, making safe and declaring safe of Surface Mines, Quarries, Dumps and Stockpiles (Blasted).
• Competent Person A- The examination, making safe, declaring safe of surface mines, quarries and stockpiles (non-dusted).
• MQA Registrations Trackless Mobile Machinery Assessor and Moderator.
• OEM Certifications (CAT Excavators; Rock Breakers; Skid Steer Loaders, Dozers; Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT’s); Graders; Water Tankers; Rigid Body Dump Trucks 777/785; Sandvick Drills
• Skills programme for OH&S Representatives qualification will be an added advantage.
• First Aid and Fire Fighting certificate will be an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s License

 Job specific experience:

• A minimum 3-5 years Learning and Development, Pit Mining Experience, of which two (2) years should focus on conducting assessments and moderations within the Surface Mining Environment.
• Experience in facilitating Competent A and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) within the Surface Mining Environment.
• Computer Literacy (Word; Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to plan, work under pressure and support safety delivery.
• Technical product knowledge and skills and ability to solve problems.