Training Specialist – Trucks

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• Plan and implement structured training programmes for apprentices and graduates on Heavy Mobile Equipment, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards. • Deliver classroom-based theoretical training on equipment systems, controls, safe operating procedures, traffic management, hazard identification, and emergency response. • Conduct practical, hands-on training on equipment such as haul trucks including pre-start inspections, safe maneuvering, loading and dumping techniques, and shutdown procedures. • Coordinate supervised on-the-job training exposure, ensuring learners operate equipment strictly within their authorized competency and supervision levels. • Assess learner competence through written tests, practical field evaluations, simulator assessments (where applicable), and completion of logbooks. • Maintain accurate training records, operator authorization matrices, certification status, and refresher schedules within the Learning Management System (LMS). • Monitor operator performance and identify skills gaps, recommending refresher training or corrective coaching where necessary. • Integrate incident learnings, near-miss reports, audit findings, and updated procedures into training content to reinforce critical risk controls. • Liaise with Mining Supervisors, Maintenance personnel, Safety Officers, and programme coordinators to ensure training supports operational productivity and compliance. • Ensure all training materials and assessments are aligned with OEM standards, site procedures, and applicable mining regulations. • Full Grade 12 School Certificate. • Minimum Certificate in Haul Trucks operations or related fields. • Minimum Certificate in Teaching Methodology from a recognized learning institution. • Minimum 3 years’ experience in operating mining equipment • Experience in training & development of operators in various trucks operations in the open pit mine