Company: Morupule Coal Mine
Location: Palapye, Botswana
Closing Date: 27 March 2025

Overview:

Morupule Coal Mine is seeking a qualified Training Officer – Mining to provide, facilitate, and coordinate technical training for the Mining Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing workforce skills, ensuring compliance with training requirements, and driving performance management within the department.

Responsibilities:

-Conduct internal staff training in line with the company’s annual training plan and budget.

-Prepare and submit training levy rebate applications to HRDC for eligible training interventions.

-Perform training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and recommend development strategies.

-Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of training programs, providing feedback and corrective action where necessary.

-Design and implement assessment methods and tools to measure staff competence.

-Develop and prepare training aids, lecture notes, presentations, and demonstrations aligned with industry standards.

-Conduct trainee reviews and provide timely feedback to employees and relevant stakeholders.

-Develop individual and team development plans to enhance workforce competency.

-Drive Performance Management processes within the department to align HR processes with business strategy.

• Facilitate and coordinate Learnership Programs, including:
  • Graduate Development Program
  • Artisan Development Program
  • Internships, Attachments, Sponsorships, and Apprenticeships
• Guide and support line managers in job evaluation, job description development, and grading of jobs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies in all training activities.

Requirements:

• Education: Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related qualification.
• Certification:
  • Assessor & Moderator / Trainer Development Diploma (Mandatory).
  • Supervisory Development Program (Required).
  • Full registration with Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA) as a Trainer.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in the mining industry.
  • At least 2 years at a Training Officer level.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of training methodologies and competency-based assessments.
  • Familiarity with SHE Management Systems, including ISO 45001: 2018 and ISO 14001: 2015.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be medically and physically fit to work in an underground coal mining environment.
  • Willingness to work in high-pressure, demanding schedules.

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