HRD Practitioner (Assessor) – Instrumentation

Xstrata Alloys, the world’s largest producer of ferrochrome, is a leading producer of primary vanadium and has a growing platinum group metals business, in addition to owning carbon and anthracite operations.

Job Description
Xstrata Alloys, the world's largest producer of ferrochrome, is a leading producer of primary vanadium and has a growing platinum group metals business, in addition to owning carbon and anthracite operations.

Our operations are located across the mineral-rich Bushveld Complex of South Africa's North West and Mpumalanga provinces, where we employ over 12 300 people. In line with South Africa's Mining
Industry Charter, Xstrata Alloys has fulfilled all BEE obligations in respect of ownership participation.

We have the following opportunity for a career-minded individual based in the West - Rustenburg area:
HRD Practitioner (Assessor) - Instrumentation

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Group Moderator, the successful candidate will design and develop Learnership material as required, for continual improvement of set processes and procedures, conduct on-the-job assessments of Learners to determine level of competency, as well as submit reports and keep records of all assessment activities completed. In addition, he/she will develop Engineering Learners by means of theoretical and practical evaluation, coach learners in the various trades and assume responsibility for all standards and processes related to on-the-job training at the operations. Further functions include managing and controlling all administration duties associated with the area of responsibility and ensuring that training facilities and equipment are maintained in a good state of repair by conducting inspection safety audits in the area of responsibility.

Requirements: Candidates must have an N3 with applicable subjects and 5 years' post-artisan mining experience of which 3 years must have been as HRD Assessor. It is essential that applicants be
qualified Artisans in the applicable trade as well as qualified and registered Assessors (NQF Level 5). Knowledge of MQA processes and procedures and full commitment to Sustainable Development
policies and procedures, including OHSA and MHSA are imperative. An HRD diploma or related NQF Level 5 qualification and being a qualified and registered Moderator will be advantageous. A driver's
licence and own transport complete the profile. The company offers a competitive salary, as well as contributions towards Medical Aid Fund
membership and Provident Fund.

Please note: Xstrata Head Office is committed to operating sound Sustainable Development (SD) management practices and strives towards leadership in these areas. Applicants must take note that
general SD requirements and adherence to all SD policies and procedures will be expected of them.

Xstrata Head Office is an equal opportunity provider and preference will be given to applicants from the historically disadvantaged groups.

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV stating relevant
experience, as well as certified copies of educational qualifications, clearly stating reference Xstrata/HRDP/I in the subject line, to Human
Communications at fax: 086 730 6675 or e-mail:corprh@humancommunications.co.za
Alternatively, apply online at www.humanjobs.co.za
Closing date: 3 March 2011.
In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application should be deemed to be unsuccessful.
The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.