Operational Trainer

The A&R Group; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The A&R Group in Potchefstroom, SA, is seeking an Operational Trainer to develop and deliver training on safety systems across underground, surface and classroom environments. You will coordinate sessions, assess learners, maintain records and support certification, ensuring operators are confident and competent in the correct use of CAS, PDS, MPL and other A&R systems.

With Grade 12 and mining experience (advantageous), you will have strong communication and facilitation skills, and the

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent; mining experience advantageous
• Experience training end users in mining or industrial environments preferred
• Operational knowledge of A&R systems (CAS, PDS, MPL, Railbound, Lamproom)
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and follow standardised training material across underground, surface and classroom environments

Responsibilities

• Deliver training according to the approved schedule and requirements
• Coordinate venues, equipment, materials and communication with stakeholders
• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical training on A&R safety systems
• Maintain training records and support the certification process
• Provide feedback to improve training material and user guidance
• Work with Technical Trainers, site personnel and Training Manager

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

CAS

PDS

MPL

Railbound

Lamproom

Job description

Join our team and help shape the future of mining safety

Potchefstroom, South Africa Full-time Closing: October 31, 2026

• Position: Operational Trainer


• Branch: Potchefstroom


• Department: Technical


• Type: Permanent


• Reporting to: Training Manager

About the role

As an Operational Trainer, you will play an important role in ensuring operators, pedestrians and other end users are confident and competent in the safe and correct use of A&R's safety systems. You will deliver engaging theoretical and practical training across a range of systems, including CAS, PDS, MPL, Railbound Safety Solutions and Lamproom Management Systems.

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering training, conducting assessments, maintaining accurate training records and supporting the certification process. Through clear instruction and a strong focus on safety, you will help promote correct system use, improve user understanding and support consistent operational and safety practices across client sites.

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent; training, facilitation or mining experience advantageous


• Experience working with end users in a mining or industrial environment preferred


• Operational knowledge of relevant A&R systems, including CAS, PDS, MPL, Railbound and Lamproom solutions


• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills


• Able to work independently, follow standardised training material, maintain accurate records and work across underground, surface and classroom environments

Training scheduling and organisation

• Deliver training according to the approved schedule and operational requirements


• Coordinate venues, equipment, training materials and communication with relevant stakeholders


• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical training on the safe and correct use of A&R safety systems


• Ensure users understand system operation, warnings, required actions and their responsibilities

User training facilitation

• Train operators, pedestrians, drivers, machine users, lamproom users and other designated end users


• Explain system behaviour, alerts, restrictions and required responses in a clear and practical manner

Operational system knowledge

• Maintain sound operational knowledge of relevant A&R systems and their user-facing functionality


• Stay up to date with approved system changes, product updates and operational training requirements

Assessment

• Conduct and evaluate theory and practical assessments to confirm user competency


• Ensure assessments meet A&R's operational training, certification and safety requirements

Certification

• Manage and support the certification process for operational trainees


• Verify that all required training and assessment criteria have been successfully completed

Safety emphasis

• Reinforce safe system use, correct user behaviour and compliance throughout training


• Ensure training aligns with client safety protocols, operating procedures and A&R safety requirements

Documentation and reporting

• Maintain accurate training, attendance, assessment and certification records


• Provide feedback on recurring user errors, unsafe behaviour and additional training needs


• Work closely with Technical Trainers, technical experts, site personnel and the Training Manager


• Provide practical feedback to support improvements to operational training material and user guidance

What we offer

The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment with exposure to a variety of technologies and systems, within a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.