Learning Practitioner x9

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Secunda, Mpumalanga, is seeking an experienced Learning and Development professional who identifies learning needs, develops materials, and facilitates training and assessments in line with legal requirements and Sasol's global learning strategy.

You will design modules, deliver interventions through diverse methodologies, ensure assessments meet unit standards, and track progress with learning metrics, aligning with 70:20:10 principles and supporting line managers to close gaps.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate and technical qualifications as listed.
• Mining or electro-mechanical trades with required certificates.
• Experience in learning and development within industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning interventions and outcomes based on gaps.
• Assess skills gaps and plan gap-closing interventions.
• Design, develop and select learning modules in line with regulations.
• Facilitate delivery of learning interventions using various methods.
• Contribute to learner assessment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop fit-for-purpose learning plans aligned with 70:20:10 principles.

Skills

Learning needs analysis

Curriculum design

Facilitation

Assessment

Training delivery

Training administration

Digital learning

Coaching

Project management

Education

National Senior Certificate

Mining qualification with Blasting certificate

Electro-Mechanic qualification with Red Seal

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition ID

12887

Closing Date

26 August 2026

OME

MRS: Mining

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

Identifies learning needs, applies methodologies, develops learning material and facilitates the training and assessments of the workforce/learners according to the legal requirements within business unit of responsibility and in alignment with the global learning strategy, frameworks, policies and guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies required learning interventions and learning outcomes through assessing current versus required knowledge and skills and proposing gap closing interventions.
• Assess the skills development required or learning gaps by conducting research into the identified competency or skill gap area.
• Assess the target population profile for learning requirements as well as learning intervention in order to determine whether the intervention needs to be developed.
• Designs develops and/or selects learning methodologies of specific modules in line with relevant learning legislation and business requirements.
• Facilitates the process in delivering learning interventions through a variety of learning methodologies.
• Orientate a learner into the application of their skills within a workplace context.
• Guide learners towards competent application of their skills within a workplace context through e.g. application projects/assignments.
• Ensures assessment process is conducted according to the set unit standard requirements.
• Conducts assessments within area of expertise using methods, activities and processes specified by appropriate legislative framework.
• Oversees and evaluates the assessment process against unit standards and/or qualifications in line with the criteria for the Regulations of Assessors.
• Designs appropriate evaluation methods, analyse performance data and propose corrective actions in place to address the gaps.
• Conducts evaluation of learning that has taken place in terms of measurable improvement in job performance and knowledge transfer.
• Ensures adherence to and implementation of the Sasol learning guidelines, frameworks e.g. policies, processes and legislation.
• Sources information and implements strategies to assist and support learners to effectively manage their learning experience within an individual development plan.
• Support the line managers to evaluate competence and identify gaps by using the standard competency and proficiency criteria as a guide.
• Identify critical gaps and related interventions to close gaps.
• Develop structured fit for purpose learning plans aligned to 70:20:10 principles together with the employee, subject matter expert and/or line manager.
• Assist specific area/s in developing gap-closing strategies and assessing competence.
• Assess learners with special needs.
• Adapt learning programmes for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Facilitate formal and on-the-job learning.
• Guide learners towards competent application of their skills within a workplace context through e.g. application projects/assignments.
• Assist and support learners to manage their learning experiences by sourcing and maintaining information to assist and support them.
• Monitor progress against agreed learning plans.
• Ensures review are done and reports submitted on learning activities.
• Develops and monitors learning metrics/dashboard.
• Investigate deviations from learning plans and agrees on remedial action plans.
• Develop, revise and update learning material as needed.
• Confirm successful completion of learning interventions and perform workplace assessment.
• Acts as moderator/assessor where required.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate
• Occupational Qualification (Miner) plus Blasting certificate, OR
• Occupational Qualification (ElectroMechanic) plus Red Seal Trade Certificate

Working Experience

Experience: 2+ relevant years in trade

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_HR_L&D Marketing and Communication
• TC_HR_L&D Research, Development and Innovation
• TC_HR_Learning and Development
• TC_HR_L&D Content Design and Development
• TC_HR_L&D Strategy
• TC_HR_L&D_Manage L&D people, processes and technology
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_HR_L&D Facilitate Virtual Learning
• TC_HR_Facilitate Face to Face learning
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_HR_Learning Administration
• TC_HR_People Advocacy
• TC_HR_L&D as Leader and Cultural Catalyst
• TC_HR_Leading Projects
• TC_HR_Digital Integration
• TC_HR_Digital Literacy
• TC_HR_Business Acumen
• TC_HR_L&D Sustainability
• TC_HR_Learning Evaluation
• TC_HR_Coaching
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_HR_Assessments and Moderation
• TC_HR_L&D Auditing and Quality Assurance
• TC_HR_Learning Planning
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Decision Quality

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.