The posting
Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.
Job Description
The Learning Manager is a strategic partner who will play a critical role in the establishment of a complete learning ecosystem that supports operational readiness, ramp up, critical and scarce skills capability building, development planning, and workforce transformation required to safely and effectively operate a mechanized underground mining operation.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Design the learning function structure, governance frameworks, training materials, policies and capability building strategy.
- Develop and ensure execution of the operational readiness learning strategy aligned to the Construction milestones, Commissioning and ramp up schedule.
- Accountable for Contractor management during construction and commissioning ensuring learning delivery of Contractor inductions, Competency verification, Appointment training, Critical control and Legal compliance training.
- Develop a comprehensive mechanized mining competency and capability building framework covering technical, safety, leadership and digital competencies, for all critical and scarce skills.
- Establish structured learning pathways and career development aligned with business objectives and social and labour plan commitments, ensuring that the workforce possesses the necessary skills and competencies to support operational success.
- In collaboration with Valterra Corporate Learning Delivery and Group Learning implement modern learning delivery methods, such as digital learning platforms, immersive simulations, and competency-based training programs, to optimize learning outcomes and enhance employee engagement.
- Accountable for Skills Development and Mining Charter Compliance
- Leverage data analytics and learning analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of training initiatives, identify performance gaps, and tailor learning interventions to meet evolving operational business needs.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement, providing ongoing support, feedback, and development opportunities to employees at all levels of the operation.
- Implementation and assurance of the Learning Delivery governance policy, procedures, and standards.
- Delivery of Learning solutions as per Learning services catalogue.
- Collaborate on the development and lead the implementation of advanced safety training programs aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices, emphasizing a proactive approach to risk management and incident prevention.
- Collaborate closely with safety, operational teams, and management to foster a culture of safety excellence, utilizing modern learning methodologies and technologies to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
- Utilise data analytics and predictive modelling to identify safety trends, assess training effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager P&O Operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Assessor/ Moderator/ Lead Auditor Certificate
- Post Graduate Degree will be advantageous
Experience, technical knowledge and skills
- 5 – 7 years related experience of which 2 years at a middle management level
- Proven experience in Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) training within a Long Hole Open Stoping mining operation.
- Demonstrated success in establishing, developing and managing a Learning Department, Training Centre or similar learning function.
- Experience in implementing and managing simulator-based operator training programmes.
- Sound knowledge of mining legislation, competency requirements and MQA & QCTO standards.
- Experience in developing learning strategies, skills development initiatives and workforce competency programmes.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement experience.
- Leadership tools for creating a culture of purpose–led high performance and change.
- Ability to deliver specialised solutions to meet the business requirements, maximum customer satisfaction and desired impact.
- Ability to translate business requirements into practical and high impact solutions.
- Advanced analytical, reporting and writing skills.
Additional Information
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 5 November 2026
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