Workforce Development Professional
The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for leading and scaling the training and development function. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and continuously improving technical and vocational training programs to build a skilled workforce.
This role involves evaluating critical learning programs that ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant development of our mining project. The Manager will be embedded in operations and manage a team of trainers, coordinators, specialists, and analysts, collaborating closely with HR and external partners to create a sustainable talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments (TNA), through job analysis, skills gap surveys, performance appraisals, and consultation with stakeholders, to define current and future skill requirements for all project personnel.
* Develop and implement a long-term Training & Development strategy aligned with the project's development timeline, critical milestones, and the phased ramp-up of the workforce.
* Lead a team comprising technical trainers, coordinators/schedulers, training specialists, and analysts, setting performance goals, providing coaching, ensuring quality delivery and alignment across programs.
* Design and facilitate training programs across the Life of mine, from construction to operations.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business administration, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in a training & development leadership role, preferably in mining, heavy industry, construction, or technical-vocational settings.
* Strong understanding of core mining operations and the technical skills required.
* Experience collaborating with technical experts to translate complex knowledge into digestible training.