Learning Advisor: People Development

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a Learning Advisor in Thabazimbi to oversee People Development services, including talent management, leadership development, and education initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating training strategies, managing bursary programs, and evaluating development activities. A Bachelor's Degree in HR/HRD and at least 5 years of HR experience are required. The company offers opportunities for learning and a high-performance culture focused on safety and respect for diversity.

Benefits

Meaningful work in a high-performance environment

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and progression

Culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• At least five years HRD/HR experience, of which 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience in Project Management will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Personal Development training strategy and processes.
• Support Adult Education Training coordination.
• Manage bursars, graduates, and internships.
• Deliver Supervisory and Leadership training.
• Submit Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.

Skills

Coordination of Learning Strategy

Identifying Competencies

Performance Barriers Diagnosis

Delivery and Evaluation of Development Activities

Education

NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree in HR/HRD

Job description

Overview

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is an independent, publicly listed company with listings on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you\'re driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: This role is based in Thabazimbi, Amandelbult

Job Description

The Learning Advisor – People Development is responsible for the provision of People Development services at the operations that include talent management and the management of young professionals, leadership development, career development and education, as well as a supporting role for Valterra Platinum initiatives regarding Performance Management and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and related processes for Personal Development training
• Execution of coordination for Adult Education Training
• Execution of coordination for A1-D1 Development training
• Execution of coordination for bursars / graduates / vocational students / internships / scholarships at operational level
• Execution of coordination for Supervisory, Management, Leadership and Behavioural Training
• Collation, consultation and submission of Workplace Skills Plan / Annual Training Report
• Learning Processes, Systems and reporting (related to Personal Development Services only)
• Learning Projects (related to Personal Development Services and Valterra Platinum)

This role is at Band 6 level, reporting to the Section Manager of Learning Delivery

Qualifications

• NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree in HR/HRD

Experience

• At least five years HRD/HR experience, of which 3 years in a supervisory position
• Experience in Project Management will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Coordinates processes to implement the Organisation’s Learning strategy and plan at operational level. Understands and operationalises all SA Skills Development legislation and regulation, ensuring implementation of intent of legislation not only compliance
• Assists line managers to identify relevant competencies, using the Organisational framework
• Sets up processes and systems to capture accurate and relevant training needs, diagnosing performance barriers and integrating to build a big picture of operational level training needs
• Delivery and Evaluation of development activities

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 13 February 2026

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