We have an exciting opportunity for Training Officer Processing (12 months FTE). The purpose of this role is to coordinate and provide training and assessments for learners on the asset/maintenance strategy and reliability section equipment and processes.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Training Officer Processing (12 months FTE) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Consistently apply Safety and Health principles in all learner interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and learners to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Collect and summarise the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.

Performance and Delivery

• Provide legal authorisation training activities during scheduled weekly training shifts related to authorisation-to-work procedures, SOPs, and simulation (where available) and any required learning intervention as per plan and schedule.
  • Provide a Learning Supervisor and Learning Delivery Coordinator attendance report after each Training Shift.
  • Provide and continuously maintain a GAP analysis of training requirements in the area of responsibility
• Design, develop, and maintain training matrixes, materials, programs, and assessments to deliver practical training.
• Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Assess learners against Legal Authorisation standards and processes to evaluate competency levels.
• Monitor and evaluate learners' progress according to NQF standards and draft progress reports to track their development where applicable
• Prepare learners for assessments, ensuring they meet the required unit standard/s or learning outcome/s.
• Maintain learners' portfolios as the MQA requires Kumba to accurately record their training progress and achievements.
• Control and maintain the administration of training documents to ensure that all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Conduct need/skills assessments to determine learners' training needs and address gaps in their knowledge or skills.
• Monitor learners' performance and application of procedures to ensure they adhere to safety rules and apply the correct procedures.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the company's SHE objectives by requiring learners to adhere to and apply safety rules while completing their training.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in your expertise and maintain close contact with the mine's relevant discipline managers/supervisors.
• Continuously engage with Plant leaders, understanding and responding to needs at departmental and individual levels.

This role is in People & Organisation (P&O) NC department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the Learning Delivery (LD) Supervisor Processing & SHE.

• Grade 12
• Relevant ETDP Qualification/Certificate on NQF5
• Higher Certificate in OD ETDP Level 05 is preferred
• Relevant Level -2 Mineral Processing Certificate is required (Level 3 advantageous)
• A2 Safety Training & Legal Liability
• Assessor & Moderator Certificate
• SA Drivers Licence: Code B

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with mineral processing learnerships and experience in TMM Licensing in a plant/processing environment.
• Understand adult learning principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of training needs analysis, curriculum development, and instructional design.
• Demonstrates knowledge in identifying hazards associated with Plant maintenance operations and applying effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with project and resource management tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with South African mining laws, including the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), relevant regulations, safety standards and best practices in the mining industry.
• Familiarity with dealing with and coordinating training provider activities to ensure the continuous development of own and contractor employees.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.