Training & Development Officer (Operator Training MQA)

In brief

**Overview** The Training & Development Officer (Operator Training MQA) at Oza Holdings is a site-based specialist responsible for the crucial task of developing, monitoring, and continuously improving the competence, behaviour, safety awareness, and operational performance of mining Operators. This role acts as the operational "eyes and ears" for the Regional HR Manager at the site level, working in close collaboration with Operations, Safety, Compliance, Security, and Human Resources departments to foster a highly skilled, disciplined, productive, and safety-conscious Operator workforce. **What you will do** * Conduct and coordinate SOP, compliance, operational and Mining Health & Safety training. Provide ongoing coaching, refresher training, and practical workplace development for Operators. * Promote correct, safe, and productive operation of Excavators, Front-End Loaders FELs, Articulated Dump Trucks ADTs, Dozers and other yellow mining machinery and vehicles. * Observe Operators during daily operations, identify unsafe, unproductive, or inappropriate behaviour and provide immediate corrective coaching and development. * Monitor Operator performance, driving ability, machine handling, productivity, discipline, equipment utilisation, and adherence to operating standards. Maintain individual performance and development records. * Participate in the review of incidents, accidents, equipment damage, and operational losses. Identify behavioural, competency or training-related root causes and recommend corrective and preventative interventions. * Identify operating practices that may result in equipment damage, production losses, safety incidents, or unnecessary costs and implement targeted training interventions. * Support HR and Operations in the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement of Operators by assisting with practical competency assessments and verification of operational experience. * Identify individual and collective skills gaps and develop targeted interventions to continuously improve the quality, productivity, and capability of Operators. * Reinforce compliance with SOPs, Mine Health and Safety requirements, site rules, operating procedures, PPE requirements, and established company standards. * Observe and report suspected unethical practices, misconduct, irregular activities, theft risks or suspicious behaviour through the appropriate HR, Security and Management channels. * Work closely with Regional HR Managers, Safety Officers, Compliance Officers, Security, Supervisors and Operational Management to address people, skills, behavioural and operational risks. * Provide structured daily, weekly, and monthly feedback on Operator performance, training completed, skills gaps, incidents, behavioural trends, and recommended corrective actions. * Apply experience in coal wash plant operations, with practical knowledge of plant processes, operator requirements, safety procedures, SOP compliance and equipment operation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience within coal mining, mining operations, wash plant operations or a closely related mining environment. * SETA-accredited with practical experience in operator training, assessment, coaching and competency development within the mining environment. * Strong practical knowledge of yellow mining machinery, mobile equipment, and heavy mining vehicles. * Sound understanding of Operator competency, machine operation, SOPs, mining safety requirements, and behavioural risk management. * Previous experience in training, coaching, assessment, supervision, or development of mining Operators will be highly advantageous. * Ability to analyse incidents and identify behavioural, competency and training-related causes. * Good report-writing, communication, observation, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to engage Operators firmly but constructively and motivate continuous improvement. * Computer literacy and ability to maintain training and performance records. * Valid driver’s licence. * Must preferably reside in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, or be able to work permanently from the Newcastle area and surrounding mining sites. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for a site-based specialist with a minimum of five years' relevant experience in coal mining, mining operations, or wash plant operations. The successful candidate will be SETA-accredited in operator training, assessment, coaching, and competency development within the mining environment, demonstrating strong practical knowledge of yellow mining machinery, mobile equipment, and heavy mining vehicles. A sound understanding of operator competency, machine operation, SOPs, mining safety requirements, and behavioural risk management is essential. Experience in training, coaching, assessment, supervision, or development of mining Operators is considered highly advantageous. Applicants should possess the ability to analyse incidents and identify behavioural, competency, and training-related causes, coupled with good report-writing, communication, observation, and interpersonal skills. The capacity to engage Operators firmly but constructively and motivate continuous improvement is crucial. Computer literacy, the ability to maintain training and performance records, and a valid driver’s licence are required. Preference is given to candidates who reside in or can permanently work from the Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal area and its surrounding mining sites. This individual should be capable of acting as an operational "eyes and ears" and effectively collaborating with various internal stakeholders to maintain a highly skilled and safety-conscious workforce. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/training-development-officer-operator-training-mqa-oza-holdings Source: myjobmag

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