Learning and Development Manager (Mining / Processing operations / Human Resources / Training / Development) – South Africa, Johannesburg

Learning and development Manager (Mining / Processing operations / Human Resources / Training /

Development) – South Africa, Johannesburg

Reference Number: AR032

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced HRD Manager to lead all learning and development, talent management, succession planning, and skills development initiatives across its mining and mineral processing operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing workforce capability, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering leadership growth, and driving organizational effectiveness to support the company's operational and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, learning, and talent management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead skills development, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability initiatives.
• Manage training programs, competency frameworks, and compliance with mining industry regulations and statutory requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses and skills gap assessments to support operational performance.
• Oversee learnerships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage relationships with training providers, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on training effectiveness, workforce development KPIs, and compliance metrics.
• Manage HRD budgets and ensure the efficient delivery of training and development programs.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Education, Business Management, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Development, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years' HRD experience within mining, mineral processing, engineering, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience managing skills development, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Strong knowledge of mining industry training requirements, skills development legislation, and workforce planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience managing learning management systems and training compliance reporting.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Based in Gauteng, Woodmead

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected].

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Angelique Russell

Senior Executive Talent Consultant – [email protected]

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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