Training Officer

Twigg Exploration & Mining, LDA is recruiting a Training Officer, to be based in Balama, Mozambique.

Duties

• To ensure that the National trainees and operators are trained in accordance with the Processing Department’s Safety and Training Procedures incorporating a Competency Based System that meets Syrah Resources and the Balama site standards
• Participate in periodical reviews of training manuals and current procedures
• Develop and deliver in house CBT programs for Processing department operational personnel
• Maintain accurate records for in-house Processing training programs
• Report on all training programs being developed, presented or assessed
• Report on the assessment of all personnel under training
• List resources required to implement training programs for submission to the Senior Training Advisor
• Maintain training resources for efficient usage
• Execute special tasks as directed by the Senior Training Advisor
• Maintain lesson plans
• Implement on the job training as per the training plan for the job
• Maintain records on Training and Safety statistics within the Processing Department
• Ensure training is progressing according to training and localisation goals
• Ensure that Processing Training’s KPI targets are achieved and maintained
• Promote sections of the Mozambique Labour Law, highlighting articles 57, 58 & 59
• Ensuring that safety procedures are adhered and reviewed as necessary
• Promote ongoing safety awareness to all the trainees and operators
• Attend site safety meetings
• Promote the consequences of environmental miss-management and the effect that a disregard for the environment will have on the social aspects of the Balama community
• Confer with the Process Engineers to gain knowledge of work situations requiring preventative or remedial training for trainee operators
• Conduct inductions for personnel into the Processing Operation’s sections/areas
• To train the National personnel in best practice, safety, environmental, plant operations, trouble-shooting, reporting of faults and taking the necessary remedial and corrective action in the area of their responsibility
• Assist the Senior Training Advisor with constructive ideas to maximise training in all areas of Processing operations
• Communicate with the Senior Training Advisor on the progress, performance and development of operators and trainees
• Highlight through training courses, the operator’s responsibilities to the Company and their work-mates
• Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with the Balama Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health and safety rules and procedures
• Work in a manner that will not endanger themselves or any other person
• Through the use of procedures to get the job done, ensure that improvements to the procedures are captured and changes are made to controlled documents by the custodian
• Ensure effective communication with delegate prior to departure from site

Requisites

• University degree in Engineering (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)
• Must be fluent in English (Writing and Speaking)
• Able to competently operate all, or most of the equipment used within all areas of the Processing Department
• At least 5-years process plant operational experience
• Qualifications & experience in delivering High Risk / OH&S training
• Qualifications & experience in delivering mobile equipment training
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Computer literacy and competent in the MS Suite
• Good communication & writing skills
• Commitment to Safety and Environment
• Total commitment to the training of Mozambique National citizens
• Work Knowledge:
• Formal training qualifications (INEFP endorsed), e.g. Train the Trainer Certificate
• Supervision Skills
• First Aid Certificate
• Command of both Portuguese and English linguaje
• Computer Skills:
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications Experience in MS Access highly regarded
• Communication Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business
• Able to read and write English at an Upper Secondary School standard
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team and foster team building
• Ability to train and pass on knowledge
• Work with attention to detail
• Work safely and not create or ignore hazards
• Keen to learn and asks for help
• Seeks to engage with all people associated with the Balama Operations and to understand, learn from and share cultural differences

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted