Senior Learning & Development Manager (HOA) needed at Tharisa

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).

Requirements

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.