Engineering Training and Development Manager (EE) - to be based in either Welkom, Orkney, Carletonville or Randfontein

SUMMARY:
The incumbent will hold a Degree in Human Resources Development Management or equivalent and have Engineering T&D Coordinator experience of at least 5 years.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking to appoint an Engineering Training and Development Manager to lead and manage the Engineering Training & Development team to ensure continuous development of a pipeline of competent, confident and motivated employees to fulfil the company staffing requirements and totally embrace their Safety and Production goals.

The incumbent will hold a Degree in Human Resources Development Management or equivalent and have Engineering T&D Coordinator experience of at least 5 years. Ability to communicate equally well at Executive or shop floor level is of utmost importance.

Previous experience in the Mining Industry and/or a relevant Engineering trade would be advantageous.

Position details:

Type: Permanent
Travel requirements: Must be willing to travel from time to time since the job entails a combination of office work, team management and oversight at the operations.
For this specific position strong preference will be given to HDSA candidates.
Applications close: Tuesday 21 September.

Roles & responsibilities:

• To lead and manage the Engineering Training & Development team to ensure we continuously develop a pipeline of competent, confident and motivated employees to fulfil the company staffing requirements and totally embrace our Safety and Production goals.
  • Ensure revision and updating of learning material depending on the need.
  • Ensure integrity of Training and Development information on Electronic systems.
  • Reports to the Executive – Technical Services & Engineering

• Participate and contribute as a member of critical committees to ensure the company stays in touch and proactively align ourselves to Industry best practice.
• Develop action plans to implement Engineering-specific T&D Strategic Plans.
• Check and ensure alignment between job competency requirements and employee competency prior to placement. (Manage and update Artisan Critical Skills Matrix)
• Evaluate training trends/initiatives and make recommendations on improvements and monitor implementation of best practices.
• Manage and control of allocated Engineering Training & Development budgets.

• Manage and ensure the quality of all Engineering Training and Development initiatives.
• Manage and facilitate talent pipeline and career development panels for Engineering Bursars; Junior Engineers and Engineers 

Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources Development Management or equivalent
• Engineering T&D Coordinator experience for at least 5 years
• Ability to communicate equally well at Executive or shop floor level
• Analytical skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Medical Certificate of Fitness
• English proficiency

• Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office; Excel & PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 10 years discipline specific experience
• Undergo psychometric assessment

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in Mining Industry
• Previous Engineering T&D Manager experience / appointment
• A relevant Engineering trade
• Member of Engineering-related committees
• Connected / Ability to network within the Mining Industry

Please attach copies of Certificates and Identity Document.

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