TRAINER – B2Gold Namibia (Otjikoto Mine)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver structured training programs to increase employee competence and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with relevant standards.
• Continuously review and update training materials to meet organisational and industry standards, including best practice.
• Train, coach, mentor and test employees to the required levels of competence.
• Facilitate the certification process by issuing certificates of competency where applicable.
• Ensure that all employees are proficient in operating equipment safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with team leaders, superintendents, managers and the Training Team in terms of training needs analysis and/or validation of SOPs for training purposes.
• Develop training schedules and source relevant accredited, specialist service providers/trainers, where applicable.
• Continuously identify and report training needs/ discrepancies between actual and anticipated skill levels.
• Develop training schedules and source relevant accredited, specialist service providers/trainers, where applicable.
• Ensure that delivered training and other training activities are recorded in C-Safe and as per required HR reporting requirements.
• Report monthly on skills matrix and adherence to training plans.
• Develop training plans for employees and evaluate and document the development of the employees and trainees.
• Promote safety awareness and behaviour-based safety initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of investigations and participate in accident/incident investigations.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safe work procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain legal registers, permits and statutory records.
• Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
• Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of work area based on the schedule set by Management.
• Maintain a safe working environment, and keep the assigned work area clean and tidy.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions as well as injuries, accidents, equipment damage and near-miss incidents to the supervisor timeously.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• A recognised technical certificate or trade qualification in a relevant field.
• A recognised qualification in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development (NQF Level 5) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Diploma in Training and Development, Organisational Development or an equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Certified Trainer/Assessor and Moderator.
• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Safety or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 – 5 years’ experience as a Skills Facilitator/Technical Trainer in the Mining Industry and plant operations.
• Broad knowledge/experience across a variety of processing plant disciplines.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Experience in conducting generic processing site-specific induction and plant-specific sectional training.
• Experience in designing and delivering technical training programmes.
• A Valid Code B driver’s license.

How to Apply

REF Code: b2gld_000250