Training Co-ordinator

Purpose

To identify capacity building and training opportunities that emerge from research findings or industry gaps and to facilitate and engage MQA and other training partners to support skills development in the sector.

The incumbent will report to: Technology Transfer and Commercialisation Specialist. 

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors Honours degree in a mining related field or in training and development related field.
• Project management qualifications is an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in skills development and training
• 2 years’ project management experience
• 2 years’ experience in the mining industry
• Research experience or experience in a research environment is an added advantage.

Key performance areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Scan mining skills development initiatives offered across the industry and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Analyse research findings and outcomes and identify industry relevant skills development opportunities for the industry.
• Continuously engage with the MQA on identified skills development opportunities.
• Develop a mining industry skills development plan for the Research department.
• For MHSC led mining industry skills and training projects, participate in the development of the TOR and agree on the scope of work and project deliverables.
• Engage with and monitor the work output from the service providers against timeframes and quality standards.
• Identify relevant academic and other skills development partners and engage them on skills development initiatives to respond to the research-based skills needs.
• Engage with potential partners and structure relevant partner arrangements to support skills development implementation.
• Input to the Annual Operational plans for Research department.
• Participate in SCM committees (BSC, BEC or BAC) on request as scheduled.
• Provide input regarding the risk(s) specific to the unit focus area.
• Assess the level of risk, identify mitigation strategies and propose the required corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on expenditure against the budget.
• Personal development plans are monitored and achieved.
• Keep abreast of the latest OHS developments in the industry.
• Attendance of at least one conference.
• Join, contribute and attend relevant professional association events/ workshops/ seminars.

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. Coloureds, Indians, Whites and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not hear from us within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to:

Recruitment@mhsc.org.za Enquiries should be directed to HR Department at 011-656-1797. Use REF NUMBER: TC/05/2025 when you apply.

Closing date: 10 June 2025

NB: No late applications will be accepted.