Senior Training Manager

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.