Learning and Organizational Development Professional

Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by leading and scaling its Training & Development function.

This role involves designing, implementing, and continuously improving technical and vocational training programs to equip a skilled workforce for various operations.

The Learning and Development Manager plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant development of our projects. Establishing a robust safety culture from day one is paramount, equipping project personnel with essential foundational skills, and preparing the workforce for a smooth transition into operational readiness.

• Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments (TNA), through job analysis, skills gap surveys, performance appraisals, and consultation with stakeholders, to define current and future skill requirements for all project personnel, including contractors.
• Develop and implement a long-term Training & Development strategy aligned with the project's development timeline, critical milestones, and the phased ramp-up of the workforce.
• Design competency frameworks and roadmaps that define role-specific proficiency levels and milestones.
• Proactively identify skill gaps across various project phases and anticipate future requirements for seamless operational readiness.

• Lead a team comprising technical trainers, coordinators/schedulers, training specialists, and analysts, setting performance goals, providing coaching, ensuring quality delivery and alignment across programs.
• Design and facilitate training programs across the Life of Mine, from construction to operations.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, OEMs, and third-party institutions and training providers for specialized training on both construction and mining equipment.
• Include foundational training for future operational roles, such as basic mineral processing concepts, early plant familiarization, or maintenance fundamentals, as the construction phases progress towards commissioning.
• Guide trainers in adult-learning methodologies and performance measurement techniques.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with external training providers specializing in construction safety, heavy equipment, and specific mining technical skills.
• Build relationships with technical education institutions, local vocational schools, global training providers, and regulatory bodies to co-design and source relevant programs.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of external training solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Director, GM, Construction Managers, SHE teams, and HR teams to align L&D initiatives with project milestones and safety targets, hiring plans and succession goals.

• Oversee creation and delivery of technical and vocational training programs, including classroom instruction, on-the-job-skilling, simulations, apprenticeships, and blended learning (e-learning, workshops, coaching).
• Ensure training approaches are contextually appropriate, especially for remote site conditions, and learning materials follow sound instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Develop induction, safety/HSE, operational, and leadership training pathways as required.

• Establish robust metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness and impact of L&D programs, particularly focusing on safety compliance, incident reduction, and skill acquisition.
• Track and measure training hours per employee, post-training competence scores, progression into operational roles, and ROI, and regularly track program outcomes.
• Ensure all training records are meticulously maintained for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare regular reports on L&D activities, compliance status, and training outcomes for project leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure programs meet local regulatory, safety, and technical certification standards.
• Maintain thorough training records, audits, and quality control processes in line with internal policies and external expectations.

• Establish and manage a robust framework for assessing and ensuring the competency and training compliance of all contractors working on site.
• Work closely with procurement and project management to integrate training requirements into contractor contracts.

• Administer and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) to track training records, certifications, and compliance.
• Curate and develop relevant learning materials, prioritizing visual aids, practical guides, and multilingual content where necessary.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive onboarding and site induction programs for all new employees and contractors, emphasizing company values, safety culture, project vision, and site-specific procedures.

Skill sets required: Change Management Acumen, Quality Assurance, Cross-cultural communication, Strong project management skills, capable of managing complex training rollouts.