Senior Drill & Blast Training Manager

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd; Komatipoort; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Training Lead to manage the mine's training department, develop annual training plans, and oversee instructors and contractors. You will ensure competency, safety, and compliance across all training activities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive mining training experience, and proven ability to coordinate both theoretical and practical training, assessments, and audits in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive leadership and coaching ability.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Solid knowledge of MQA and MHSA requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Proven track record in mining training environments.
• Experience with assessment and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mine's training department and annual training plans.
• Coordinate theoretical and practical training for operators and contractors.
• Conduct formative, summative and RPL assessments; maintain competency matrices.
• Develop and update training materials; review SOPs and work instructions.
• Promote a strong safety culture; conduct inductions and refresher training.
• Compile weekly/monthly training reports and monitor budgets and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Planning & Organisation

Education

Grade 12

National Certificate in Surface Excavation/Rockbreaking or equivalent mining qualification

Competent Person A qualification

Train-the-Trainer qualification

Job description

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Training Lead to manage the mine's training department, develop annual training plans, and oversee instructors and contractors. You will ensure competency, safety, and compliance across all training activities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive mining training experience, and proven ability to coordinate both theoretical and practical training, assessments, and audits in a regulated environment.