Trainer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Learning & development

Progression opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum in Mokopane, Limpopo, invites applications for a Learning and Development Specialist to design and deliver safety training across mining operations. You will apply adult learning principles, develop engaging sessions, and assess participant proficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate record-keeping.

Joining a values-led team, you will collaborate with supervisors and subject-matter experts, coordinate session logistics, and support continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and an Assessor Certificate.
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license.
• Experience in mining training or familiar with training principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training sessions and simulations across departments.
• Apply adult learning principles to design effective training.
• Maintain accurate training records and assessments.
• Coordinate logistics for training events.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Training delivery

Adult learning

Instructional design

Coaching

Regulatory compliance

Education

Grade 12

Assessor Certificate

EB/Code 08 driver's license

Tools

SAP

LMS

SIMS

Job description

• Business Entity: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)(BU005)

Company Description

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 now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

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 entire 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.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Safety: Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and simulations to employees across various departments and job functions.
• Utilize adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.
• Adapt training content and delivery methods to meet the specific needs and skill levels of participants, ensuring maximum comprehension and retention.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific areas of training, such as safety procedures, equipment operation, technical skills, or compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes relevant to the training topics, incorporating new information into training materials and activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where participants feel motivated, supported, and encouraged to actively participate and ask questions.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques, including group discussions, case studies, role-plays, and hands-on exercises, to keep participants engaged and enhance learning outcomes.
• Administer assessments, quizzes, and practical evaluations to measure participant learning and proficiency levels.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to participants to help them identify areas for improvement and reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist in the coordination and logistics of training sessions, including scheduling, room setup, equipment preparation, and participant registration.
• Maintain accurate records of training attendance, completion, and assessment results, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Seek feedback from participants, supervisors, and stakeholders to identify strengths and areas for improvement in training programs.
• Collaborate with learning supervisors/practitioners, subject matter experts, and other trainers to develop and refine training materials, activities, and assessments
• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

This role is at a Band 8 level reporting to the Learning Officer Ops Services.

Qualifications

Qualifications Section

• Grade 12
• Assessor Certificate
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Mining TMM Machinery/ Process Supervisor/Engineering Artisan.
• ISO 9001 of 2015 Certificate.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (SAP, LMS or SIMS) will be advantageous.
• Computer Literacy

Experience required

• 3 years’ experience in mining environment.
• Knowledge of training principles, methodologies, and best practices for designing and delivering effective training programs.
• Familiarity with instructional design techniques, adult learning theories, and training evaluation methods.
• Good understanding of relevant safety regulations, operational procedures, technical skills, or compliance requirements within the industry.

Important: applications without qualification-related attachments and certificates related to the role will NOT be considered

Additional Information

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.

Closing Date: 14 October 2026