Overview
Senior Learning & Development Manager (HOA) Jobs in North-West at Tharisa Minerals
Purpose of Role
The Senior Learning & Development Manager (HOA) is accountable for embedding a Group-wide people development philosophy that fosters a rich, diverse, and high-performance culture, focusing on continuous self-development, operational excellence, and creating a strong leadership pipeline across Tharisa’s operations (mining, construction, manufacturing, and services).
The incumbent will lead the Learning and Development (L&D) function strategically and operationally to implement an integrated learning culture that drives engagement, future-readiness, and professional development across all business units.
Reporting directly to the Group Head: Human Resources, the Senior Learning & Development Manager (HOA) will oversee L&D strategy, governance, systems, and delivery to meet the Group’s business objectives, legislative compliance, and industry standards.
Role Context
Define and drive the Group L&D strategy aligned to the overall Group business strategy.
Create and implement a platform for compliance, legal, technical, leadership, and functional training across all business units.
Lead the design and implementation of world-class development programs across mining, construction, manufacturing, and services sectors.
Ensure developmental training programs meet high standards and are approved through fair, transparent governance processes.
Manage and develop the Group L&D team across multiple sites and functions
Integrate L&D initiatives with broader Talent Management, Career Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Employee Retention strategies.
Ensure compliance with all HR, Employment Equity, Skills Development, and Mining Health & Safety legislation.
Build and sustain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders (executives, managers, SETAs, auditors, regulators, contractors, and community representatives).
Oversee group-wide L&D budgets, ensuring financial discipline, cost-effectiveness, and value creation.
Maintain accreditation status, ensure quality assurance of training, moderation, and assessment processes.
Develop and maintain accurate records, statistics, and reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
Identify and implement new Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and innovative learning technologies.
Support SLP (Social and Labour Plan) targets through skills development and community training programs.
Ensure continual alignment with safety standards under the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996.
Implement process improvements and efficiency projects across the L&D function.
Act as a key advisor to the Senior HR Manager and Executive Leadership on all matters related to Learning & Development and Organisational Development (OD).
Qualifications
Minimum – Honors Degree Industrial Psychology, or Education, Human resources Management.
Master’s degree (advantageous) in: Business Leadership (MBL) / MBA (with Talent/L&D focus).
Coaching or Leadership Development accreditation.
Assessor and Moderator Accreditation (registered with ETDP SETA if in South Africa).
Registered Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).
Certifications in Digital Learning or Instructional Design (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; LMS platforms advantageous).
MS Dynamics 365 exposure/experience.
Job Specific Experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Development across mining, construction, manufacturing, and/or services industries.
Minimum 5 years in a senior management or leadership role within L&D.
Deep knowledge of South African Labour Law, Skills Development Legislation, and Health and Safety legislation.
Inherent Requirements
Must be medically fit.
Closing date
26 May 2025.
Title: Senior Learning & Development Manager (HOA)
Company: Tharisa Minerals
Location: North-West
