Training Officer – Fitter (Mining)

About the role

The Training Officer – Fitter will coordinate and deliver both theoretical and practical equipment training for learners in a mining environment, ensuring compliance with MQA/SAQA standards and assessing competency.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safety‑focused training sessions, act as a role model and reinforce a zero‑harm culture.
• Design, develop and maintain training matrices, materials, programs and assessments for fitting and turning equipment.
• Conduct practical and theoretical training, assess learners against legal authorisation standards and monitor progress according to NQF criteria.
• Maintain learner portfolios, training documentation and GAP analyses, ensuring records are up‑to‑date and accessible.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the work area, embed critical controls into daily practices and monitor their effectiveness.

Required profile

• Grade 12 or equivalent SAQA‑recognised qualification.
• Relevant ETDP qualification (NQF 5) and qualified Artisan in Fitting and Turning.
• 3–5 years experience as a fitter in an operational mining setting, with prior training delivery experience.
• A2 Safety Training & Legal Liability Assessor & Moderator certification.
• Valid South African driver’s licence (Code B).

Required skills

• Fitting and Turning expertise.
• A2 Safety Training.
• Legal Liability Assessor & Moderator competency.
• SA Drivers Licence (Code B).
• Training needs analysis.
• Curriculum development.
• Instructional design.