Kolomela Learning Delivery Coordinator

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Learning Delivery Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate the learning delivery function where applicable while offering technical and administrative advice, governance, and guidance to L&D Supervisors.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Learning Delivery Coordinator your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Apply Safety and Health principles in all learner interactions and promote a zero-harm culture.
  • Role model safe behaviours and empower learners to address unsafe practices.
• Identify, assess, and manage workplace risks and critical controls.
  • Monitor PUEs, critical control effectiveness, and embed controls into daily learning activities.

SLP and Regulatory Deliverables:

• Support the delivery of SLP, WSP, ATR, grant, statutory and regulatory training commitments through effective planning, execution, monitoring and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of all internal governance, management, compliance and external regulatory reporting requirements.

Collaborate with P&O Counterparts:

• Align learning programs with organisational goals, policies, and career development plans.
• Work with P&O to understand and integrate employee development needs into learning initiatives.

Engage with Department Heads and Managers:

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of department-specific learning programs.
• Regularly communicate with department heads to understand evolving learning needs.
• Perform monthly planning and weekly scheduling with the operational section, supervise training shift activities by learning delivery officers, and report progress and attendance to the discipline section manager following each training shift.
• Coordinate Learning Delivery personnel activities:
• Provide guidance, support, and resources for effective program delivery where required.
• Provide guidance, support, and resources for effective administration, scheduling and reporting where required.
• Oversee the performance and development of learning personnel to ensure high-quality learning outcomes.
• Oversee and guide supervisors in their monthly planning and weekly scheduling meetings, and communicate the schedule to customers.
• Ensure that learning schedules align with strategic goals and adjust them to meet organisational objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of supervision provided by supervisors on training shift activities.
• Review reports on progress and attendance submitted by supervisors and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• • Ensure comprehensive reporting mechanisms are in place and that supervisors meet reporting standards and deadlines.
• • Ensure implementation and full utilisation of reporting and data/ records management tools and systems, and track compliance.

Interact with Employees and Teams:

• Solicit feedback from employees to understand their learning needs and expectations.
• Facilitate communication between employees and trainers to ensure a positive learning experience.

Collaborate within the Learning Delivery Team:

• Share best practices, resources, and insights with other global and local Learning Delivery team members.
• Ensure consistency in learning approaches and methodologies.
• Ensure alignment with governance requirements regarding the learning QMS and accreditation requirements.

Communicate with the Management Team:

• Provide regular updates and reports to the management team, at both operational and corporate levels, on the progress and impact of learning programs.
• Seek input from the management team to align learning initiatives with overall business strategies.

Coordinate with the IT Department:

• Collaborate with the IT department to leverage learning delivery and management technology.
• Ensure the proper integration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Engage with Learning Consultants and Providers:

• Evaluate external learning partners based on organisational needs.
• Collaborate with external consultants or providers to bring specialised expertise or resources.

Participate in Industry Associations:

• Attend industry association events to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with industry peers to share knowledge and experiences in learning and development.

Engage with Professional Development Networks:

• Participate in professional development networks and associations to stay updated on the latest trends in learning and development.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars for personal and professional development.

Manage Relationships with Suppliers and Vendors:

• Work with suppliers and vendors for learning programmes, materials, resources, and technology solutions where required and applicable.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of learning-related products and services.

Community Engagement and Social Partnerships:

• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to explore opportunities for corporate social responsibility through learning programs.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with the Social Way Program within Kumba.

People and Teams:

• Network, promote teamwork, provide support, and advise and influence performance to give effect to the Organisation Model.
• Manage subordinates' key performance areas:
  • Manage the development and implementation of a personal learning and growth plan.
  • Ensure succession planning processes are deployed to support creating an enabling environment.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Manage and control learning delivery budgets, monitor expenditure against approved plans, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service levels.

This role is in People & Organisation (P&O) department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Principal Learning Delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4) or equivalent SAQA-recognised qualification
• Relevant Training/Human Resources Management/ Development Diploma on NQF6
• Relevant Training/Human Resources Management/Development Degree on NQF7 is preferred
• MQA Assessor and Moderator Certification and Accreditation
• Advanced Certificate in OD ETDP is preffered
• Technical Qualification in the area of discipline, e.g. Trade Certificate, Mining Blasting Certificate, Minerals Processing Certificate NQF 04, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Lead Auditor is preffered
• SA Drivers licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience learning delivery methodologies, preferably in the applicable discipline, e.g. Mining, Processing, Engineering, QMS, or Systems.
• Understand adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Knowledge of various learning methods, techniques, and delivery formats.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems for scheduling, organising, tracking, and usage of SuccessFactors LMS and MS Office
• Awareness of industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to the organisation's sector.
• Understand evaluation models to assess the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Knowledge of creating engaging a