Anglo American | Learning Officer Opportunities 2024

Come and join this dedicated team as Learning Officer where you will be responsible for co-designing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs that enhance the skills, safety, and productivity of employees within the mining operation. This role ensures the workforce is equipped to meet current and future operational requirements while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too. 

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions using various methodologies, including e-learning, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training. Customise training for diverse audiences and coordinate with external trainers as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, maintain compliance with industry standards, and implement continuous improvement practices to enhance learning delivery.
• Assess the impact of training on employee performance and operational efficiency. Use feedback and performance data to refine training strategies.
• Ensure training programs adhere to MQA and SAQA standards, along with other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Co-design comprehensive training programs based on needs assessments, covering safety, technical skills, leadership, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with subject matter experts to facilitate training sessions, workshops, and simulations, ensuring that learning objectives are met, and outcomes are evaluated.
• Stay informed about changes in legislation, regulations, and industry standards relevant to learning and development activities, providing updates to Learning Delivery Managers, Advisors and Supervisors as needed.
• Ensure that the learning procedures and process flow are quality controlled, current, and adhered to at the operation.
• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
• Adherence to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements.
• Coordinating AET, P1, P2 Internships and Scholarships.

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Learning Advisor.

• NQF 5 OD ETDP Higher Certificate.
• NQF6 Diploma in OD ETDP or equivalent advantageous
• Assessor Certificate.

Experience, Technical knowledge and Skills

• 3 years technical discipline experience of which 2 years as a supervisor or in Learning.
• Experience in QMS IS0 9001 of 2015
• Experience in quality assurance and WSP/ATR will be advantageous
• Proficient in training methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Advanced understanding of South African labour laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to training and development within the mining industry.
• Proficiency in instructional design methodologies, adult learning theories, and learning technologies for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and data analytics tools for managing training data, tracking performance metrics, and generating actionable insights.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, risk assessment techniques, and incident investigation protocols to support the development of safety training programs.
• Strong project management skills to plan, execute, and evaluate complex training and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess training needs, analyse data, and develop data-driven strategies for optimizing learning outcomes and performance improvement.

• Medical certificate of fitness
• There could be ad hoc requirements from time to time including need to travel

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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. Anglo American 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 Anglo American 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.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 25 July 2024