VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: TRAINING SPECIALIST – EXCAVATORS & SHOVELS

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed individual for the position of Training Specialist – Excavators and Shovels to join the versatile Learning and Development team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Coordinator – Apprenticeship & Graduates, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a structured learning pathway that develops mining apprentices and graduates into competent and safety-conscious excavators & shovels techniques.

Your Duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• 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.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the coordinator.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum Certificate in Excavator and Shovel operations.
• Minimum Certificate in Teaching Methodology from a recognized learning institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in working in mining operations.
• Planning and good record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team safely and improve team safety awareness

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.