Scaw Limited is a Copperbelt-based manufacturing Company established in1960 specializing in the manufacturing of grinding media, castings products and industrial oxygen and acetylene.
The Company seeks to employ a suitably qualified, experienced and result oriented individual to fill up the below position on a two-year contract renewable depending on individual performance: –

1. MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OFFICER (01)

Below is a brief job profile/ accountability: –

• Maintain organizational training records for the purpose of proof, reference, audit and history of the training programs.
• Takes a lead in preparation and participating in training audits both internal and external
• Maintain program data and tools to train staff and others.
• Liaise with departments to manage and assign training programs.
• Take a lead in identifying and analysing training needs at individual, departmental and organizational levels
• Conducting pre-training (measure skills gaps and areas needing improvement) and post -training assessments (training effectiveness in terms of meeting the initial needs identified)
• Plan and coordinate proper training venues, timing, and modality.
• Make recommendations of training agenda or curriculum, as necessary.
• Oversee and participate in the development of training materials.
• Maintain attendance logs, incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure).
• Serve as a thought leader, mentor and coach on continuous improvement tools.
• Provide input on safety, quality, or efficiency risks to the manufacturing process.
• Support other teams with projects as directed.
• Manage staffing needs and ensure ratios are maintained to provide effective operational performance.
• Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement throughout.
• Manage the setup and start-up training programs.
• Compile and analyze data to help with budget preparation and training priorities.
•  Be responsible for a values-based approach to leadership education and development within the company.
• Track metrics daily to ensure that all departments are running effectively.
• Spearhead periodical staff performance appraisal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade Twelve Certificate
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management; Degree in Engineering with a Diploma any social science
• Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing/mining industry and at least 3 years in training roles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 3500 Risk Management will be an added advantage.
• Membership: Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management (ZIHRM) and/or Engineering Institute of Zambia, with a valid practicing certificate for 2024.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership skills
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate interpretation of Labour Laws, Health and Safety requirements
• Ability to work with others
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

Work Hours: Minimum of Eight (08) hours with frequent outside office activities with external partners.