Senior Training Manager

SUMMARY:
The Training Manager will be responsible for managing all mining operational training, operator assessments, safety 
compliance training, and competency development across surface mining operations. The role focuses on improving 
operator performance, safety awareness, legal compliance, and production efficiency through structured technical 
and operator training interventions. 
The successful candidate must have strong experience in TMM (Trackless Mobile Machinery) operations, operator 
training, MQA compliance, and heavy earthmoving equipment within mining environments

POSITION INFO:
1. Training Management
- Develop and implement annual mining training plans and schedules
- Manage all operator, safety, induction, refresher, and competency training
- Coordinate technical and operational training for mining equipment operators
- Ensure training aligns with MQA standards and mine operating procedures
- Conduct training needs analysis across departments
- Develop and update training material, SOPs, assessments, and practical evaluations

2. TMM & Equipment Training
- Oversee training on heavy mining equipment including:
o Rigid Dump Trucks
o Excavators
o Dozers
o Graders
o Front End Loaders
o Drill Rigs
o ADTs
- Conduct operator evaluations and competency assessments
- Monitor operator performance and implement corrective coaching interventions
- Ensure legal compliance regarding operator licensing and certification

3. Assessment & Compliance
- Conduct formative, summative, and RPL assessments
- Ensure compliance with MQA, MHSA, and company training standards
- Maintain training records, skills matrices, and audit documentation
- Prepare for internal and external training audits
- Ensure all training interventions are properly documented and reported

4. Leadership & Administration
- Coordinate onboarding and induction programs
- Liaise with mine management, SHEQ, HR, and operational departments
- Compile monthly training reports and KPI dashboards
- Assist with recruitment and development of operators and trainers
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout operations

Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- MQA Registered Assessor and Moderator
- Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development qualification advantageous
- Train the Trainer certification advantageous
- Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years mining training experience
- Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management training role
- Extensive experience in surface mining operations
- Strong experience training operators on TMM equipment
- Experience in open cast coal or hard rock mining environments preferred

Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of MQA compliance and MHSA legislation
- Experience with operator assessments and RPL processes
- Training material development experience
- Strong understanding of earthmoving equipment operations
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, reporting systems)

Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High attention to safety and compliance
- Planning and organisational ability
- Coaching and mentoring capability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong reporting and administration skills
- Problem-solving and performance improvement mindset

Preferred Industry Background
- Candidates with experience from:
- Open cast mining
- Coal mining
- Contract mining
- Earthmoving equipment training academies
- Mining contractor environments would be highly advantageous.