Job Description

Company Description
Join us as a Training Manager and take on the responsibility for managing, coordinating and identifying all training, related developmental activities and needs on the operation, in line with legal, Thungela's policies and standards as well as ISO requirements.
You'll look after our most important resource. Our people.
Thungela Resources [Thungela means "to ignite" in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

As the Training Manager, you will manage the learning and development function on the operations through research, trends, and best practises. You will be responsible for executing training plans, facilitating learning and development interventions and the development of Unit Standards based training material that complies with appropriate legislation.
Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Promoting the Learning & Development service offerings to internal stakeholders and proactively facilitate nominations for formal training programmes, and supporting talent management initiatives where applicable
• Sourcing appropriate learning materials, methodology to address training needs, evaluating training providers and overseeing the assessment and moderation processes
• Overseeing and maintaining all learning and development facilities and related equipment and maximise utilisation thereof
• Reporting on training and development initiatives, associated costs and return on investment as well as complete projects as assigned
• Keep abreast of specialisation area developments as well as technical learning and development techniques
• Identifying training needs, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements and evaluating methods of instruction
• Developing assessment guides and reviewing and updating training/ learning materials
• Managing young talent pipeline at operational level i.e., graduates, students, Professionals in Training etc, this includes coordination of induction, on-boarding, coaching and mentoring
• Facilitating and monitoring mentoring programme as well as managing performance and facilitating exposure to the operation
• Learning needs analysis and stakeholder consultation. Conduct in-depth learning needs analysis in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders on all levels. Identify skills gaps, performance challenges, and capability needs across the organization
• Learning project initiation and management: Initiate and manage custom learning and business support initiatives that align with business strategy and drive measurable impact. Propose and implement new tools, methodologies and learning solutions that positively impact performance.
• Implementation of the company's BBBEE strategy in relation to skills development as well as management of the operational training spend.
• Impact measurement and evaluation: Track, analyse and report on the effectiveness and ROI of all training initiatives. Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve learning solutions.
• Obtaining and maintaining the ISO9001:2015 certification which includes developing and maintaining a quality management system that aligns with the ISO standards and requirements
• Providing input to ensure the MQA workplace approval of the training centers are maintained as well as ensuring legal compliance and accurate record keeping
• Effective people management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or Occupational Directed Education or related field (NQF Level 7)
• Registered Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator (Advantageous)
• ISO 9001:1025 Auditor certification (Advantageous)

Experience

• In-depth experience in a Learning and Development function / Managerial / Human Resources Function
• Proven experience in organisational learning, change management and skills development would be advantageous
• Experience in a technical function (engineering, mining or metallurgy) in the mining environment will be advantageous
• Analytical and impact driven skilled in evaluating learning effectiveness and using data to make informed business decisions

Additional Information

• All applicable legislation incl. Mine Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development and Levies Acts, as well as Learnership regulations
• An in-depth knowledge of Learning and Development practices and principles, as well as talent management
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Understand Opencast and Underground Operations and equipment
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 certification, MQA provider accreditation, QCTO and SAQA

What we offer
When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Thungela is a pure play coal 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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Inclusion and Diversity
Thungela 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 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 industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.
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.

Skills Required