Coach: Metallurgy Laboratory

Metallurgy Laboratory: Coach

• Be part of a global learning team that is safety driven, values diversity and inclusion.

• Join an encouraging leadership team, committed to your growth and development.

• Based in Richard’s Bay, South Africa.

• Band: K

About the role

We are looking for a Metallurgy Laboratory: Coach, this role involves developing high quality, metallurgy laboratory specific training solutions and materials for our internal workforce. You will play a crucial role in enhancing employees’ skills, knowledge, and performance within our organization at different laboratories. Collaboration with various stakeholders, you’ll design, implement and facilitate effective learning programs with a focus on continuous improvement to keep our workforce competitive and adaptable. Additionally, you will take ownership of the new learning management system (LMS) implemented by the group. The successful candidate will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and monitor return on investment.

Reporting to the Coach: Engineering & Lab – Snr, you will:

• Experience in performing sample analysis in the metallurgy lab environment (using XRF, OES, XRD, ICP, extractive metallurgy techniques, etc).

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learning material development.

• Experience in training, facilitation, mentoring and coaching employees. (Lab Techniques SME)

• Develop and implement innovative and measurable learning materials including digital learning, on the job training, blended learning, virtual reality, performance support, simulations, and gamification.

• Work with line leaders and subject matter experts to conduct thorough training needs analysis, gap closure and reports/records.

• Stay updated on current industry trends in learning technology, science and analytics.

• Lead employees training and assist with learning solutions using various tools and technologies, including multimedia platforms, assessment tools, LMS. (Manage and ensure integrity)

• Carry out safety coaching to ensure that HSE standards and practices are maintained and improved.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Grade 12 (with Maths & Science) or equivalent.

• Diploma in analytical chemistry (B-tech/Degree or higher will be advantageous)

• Occupational certificate: Training and development NQF 4(Assessor, coach the learner, Facilitator etc.) ODETDP National Diploma (advantageous) and ISO 17025 Certification (ISO9001 – will be advantageous)

• Valid South African Driver’s License

• 5 years’ experience in heavy industry/mining AND 2 years' experience in accredited learning environment (Laboratory must)

• 2-year experience working with SETA’s and QCTO

• Well-developed interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills

• Systems knowledge and experience:

  • SAP Training

  • LMS (learning management system)

  • LIMS

  • Knowledge of SharePoint

  • MS Office

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, you’re thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.

• Wellbeing benefits.

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.

Where you’ll be working

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction and refining and is South Africa’s largest mineral sands producer. RBM produces predominantly ilmenite, rutile and zircon – materials used in everything from paint to smartphones to sunscreen.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.  

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together

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