HR Development Officer, Witbank

Yuling Rayners; Mpumalanga; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuling Rayners is seeking an HR Development Officer to join their Mpumalanga team in Witbank. The role is permanent, hybrid with travel across sites, and requires a National Diploma in Mineral Processing or related field along with training certifications.

You will lead theoretical and practical trainings, update licenses, and drive course development. Key duties include maintaining training records, reporting, SOP training, SHEQ support, and collaboration with site agents and supervisors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ industrial experience as a multi-skilled operator on earthmoving equipment (FEL, ADT, Grader, TLB).
• At least 2 years’ supervisory experience and 3+ years’ experience training operators on earthmoving equipment.
• Strong production background in earthmoving operations.
• Training and facilitation skills; training needs analysis and development planning.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (SETA, ISO Standards, and Skills Development).
• Valid drivers and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Training and evaluation on practical and theory using updated material.
• Update licenses, follow up on PTO training requirements and conduct regular spot checks.
• Course development and monthly reporting on daily changes.
• Communicate with site agents, supervisors and operators; participate in site forums.
• Maintain and update training records, certificates and training matrix.
• Train personnel on all relevant SOPs, STPs, COPs and related documentation.
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and safety matters.
• Provide management reports and assist with operator recruitment and selection.
• Work independently and be on standby as required.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

LMS knowledge

Virtual Reality

Dover Systems

Training facilitation

Education

National Diploma in Mineral Processing or related field

Qualified Facilitator

Assessor registered with MQA

Moderator registered with MQA

Skills Programme – operate mobile machinery for surface excavation with MQA

Job description

We are seeking an HR Development Officer (Hybrid & Travel) for a permanent role, based in Witbank, Mpumalanga

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• National Diploma in Mineral Processing or related field
• Training/Certificates: Qualified Facilitator, Assessor registered with MQA, Moderator registered with MQA, Skills Programme – operate mobile machinery for surface excavation operations with MQA
• Advantageous: Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Knowledge of LMS, Virtual Reality, and Dover Systems
• Minimum of 3 years’ industrial experience as a multi-skilled operator on earthmoving equipment. (e.g., FEL, ADT, Grader, TLB, etc.)
• At least 2 years’ supervisory experience and at least 3 years’ experience in training operators on earthmoving equipment
• Strong production background in earthmoving operations
• Training and facilitation skills
• Training needs analysis and employee development planning
• Strong communication skills, reporting, administration, and record-keeping ability
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (SETA, ISO Standards, and Skills Development)
• Valid drivers and willing to travel

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Training and Evaluation on Practical and Theory

• Conduct theoretical training using updated training material.
• Continuously perform practical operator evaluations.
• Support ongoing improvement of training effectiveness, materials, equipment, presentations, and delivery methods.

Update Licenses

• Conduct evaluations for license updates.
• Follow-up on PTO training requirements.
• Perform regular spot checks.

Course Development

• Provide information for course development.
• Submit monthly reports on daily changes and updates.

Communication

• Communicate with Site Agents regarding problem areas.
• Maintain daily communication with Supervisors and Operators.
• Liaise regularly with the Training Specialist/Manager.
• Attend site communication forums.

Administration

• Maintain and update employee training records on site.
• File copies of all certificates.
• Update training matrix regularly.
• Compile and submit monthly training reports.
• Perform administrative duties related to training activities.

SOP Training

• Train personnel on all relevant SOPs, STPs, Standard Procedures, and COPs for the site.
• Ensure all training documentation is filed in personal training files.

SHEQ

• Assist Operators with hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Support Operators in addressing environmental issues.
• Assist Operators with safety-related matters.

Reporting and Administration

• Provide scheduled and ad hoc management reports.
• Compile skills plan and reports for SETAs.
• Ensure all training documentation complies with ISO standards.
• Develop and deliver presentations when required.
• Maintain all training records for SETA audit and compliance purposes.

Operator Selection

• Identify operators suitable for future training.
• Asist with operators' recruitment and selection processes.

Work Independently

• Work independently and use initiative when problems arise on site.
• Asist supervisors with operator needs.
• Be available on standby as required.

Salary: Market related