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Senior Training Officer: Mining

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Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan, 30km east of Pretoria. The mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 metres using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.

Senior Training Officer: Mining (Temporary)

In this role, the incumbent will mainly be responsible for the training and assessment of Rockbreaking Level 2 and 3 Learnerships, Falls of Ground and Mining Processes.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Deliver training and quality assurance
  • Design, develop and maintain training programmes and assessments
  • Conduct training and assessments on mining processes and machinery
  • Control and maintain the administration of training documents
  • Coach and guide trainees
  • Ensure compliance with MQA and ISO standards
  • Stay abreast of the requirements of Section 10 of the Mine Health and Safety Act
  • Ensure adherence to Safety, Health and Environmental Programme goals and objectives
  • Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence to and compliance with Security and the Company’s SHE objectives
  • Work according to the mine’s Code of Practice and report any observations of this not being done.

Requirements:

  • A Blasting Certificate or National Certificate - Rockbreaking (Underground Hard Rock)
  • 5 years’ mining experience as a Miner
  • 5 years’ mining training experience
  • Successful completion of an ETDP Level 4 Skills Programme in Facilitation or equivalent qualification
  • MQA and SAQA knowledge
  • Registration as an Assessor for Rockbreaking Level 2 and 3 Learnerships
  • PC literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows system
  • A valid Code EB (08) Public Driver’s Licence
  • Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
  • Sound planning, leadership and organisational abilities
  • The ability to work independently and as part of the team
  • Facilitation, coaching and mentorship skills
  • Independence, self-motivation and proactive thinking.


(Ref. 190/2012)

Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to appoint. Preference will be given to EE and internal applicants. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessment, as well as medical and security clearances, will form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidates will be subject to the passing of an on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.

Please note: No CV or resumé will be accepted without a completed job application form.

Job applications can be obtained from Susan Schroeder, Human Resources Department, Cullinan Diamond Mine.

Please send your completed job application and CV via post to Susan Schroeder, Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1015, Cullinan 1000 or via e-mail to susans@petradiamonds.com or via fax to 086 2411 015.

Closing date: 9 March 2012

If you have not had a response from us within 30 days of the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.