Leadership Development Specialist

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Leadership Development. The purpose of this to role is to Lead and coordinate leadership development initiatives that build leadership capability, ensure compliance, and support organisational growth.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Specialist Leadership Development your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Foster a culture where safety and health are paramount and encourage teams to address unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
• Performance and Delivery
• Leadership Development Program Coordination and Delivery
• Legislative Compliance and Reporting
• Skills Development Planning and Strategy
• Training Program Management and Evaluation
• Advisory, Support, and Stakeholder Engagement
• Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
• Funding, Grants, and Financial Oversight
• Identify, assess, and manage specific and critical risks within the work area, embedding controls into daily practices.
• Oversee and enhance Safety and Health systems, including assessing the safety leadership of direct reports and team members' fitness for duty.
• Engage in physical safety checks, interventions, and coaching, reporting deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Support internal and external site visits to ensure compliance with safety systems, including inductions
• Oversee and facilitate leadership development initiatives' planning, scheduling, and coordination, including supervisor and other leadership programs.
• Oversee and facilitate Lean Manufacturing training initiatives' planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Manage the arrangement of training sessions, workshops, and developmental activities, ensuring timely delivery aligned with organisational needs.
• Track and monitor participation, progress, and outcomes of leadership development initiatives, maintaining accurate records and reports for evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Handle the routine learning delivery and leadership development requirements for Head Office (HQ) and Saldanha sites, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards across locations.
• Ensure all leadership development activities and broader skills development initiatives comply with relevant South African legislation, including the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, and sectoral determinations.
• Collaborate on the preparation, submission and maintenance of reports such as Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) to the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and other Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
• Keep abreast of legislative changes impacting skills and leadership development to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct skills audits to identify gaps and forecast future organisational leadership and skills needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Leadership Development Strategy and Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), ensuring alignment with broader business goals and operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with management, HR, and other stakeholders to tailor leadership initiatives that support operational excellence and individual career progression.
• Design, develop, and coordinate leadership training programs and workshops aligned with strategic objectives and the WSP.
• Select and evaluate training providers to ensure quality standards and relevance.
• Upskilling of- and collaboration with Kumba leaders to provide leader-led sessions in leadership development initiatives.
• Manage logistical arrangements for all leadership development activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, participant enrollment, and venue arrangements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness and impact of leadership development initiatives to inform continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice on leadership development strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Support line managers and employees in identifying leadership development opportunities and career pathways.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership growth within the organisation.
• Act as a liaison with external stakeholders such as SETAs, training providers, regulatory bodies, and community partners to facilitate accreditation, compliance, and community engagement related to leadership initiatives.
• Collect, analyse, and report data on leadership development activities and their impact on individual and organisational performance.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all leadership training activities, including attendance, assessments, certifications, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with legislative and audit requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities such as grants and subsidies through SETAs and other relevant bodies.
• Manage the disbursement, reconciliation, and reporting of funds allocated for leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure all financial transactions related to training and development activities adhere to organisational policies and regulatory standards.

This role is in Technical & Strategy (T&S) department on a band 6.12 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Manager Business Integration

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Human Resources/Education/Training and Development or a related field. (NQF7)
• Relevant Certifications in Skills Development Facilitation or Training and Development
• ISO Accreditation/ Certification/ Auditing (Support function to Accreditation Function)
• SA Drivers Licence
• Advanced Certificate in OD ETDP – Advantageous

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, and other relevant regulations.
• 6-8 years of experience in skills development, preferably within the mining industry or a related sector in leadership and lean manufacturing principles.
• Advanced knowledge of operational training, HR development, skills facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and Learning reporting systems.
• Proven success in a business-facing advisory role, delivering solutions for Learning Delivery.
• Forward-thinking approach with a firm grasp of innovation needs in LD and future workforce skills.
• Deep awareness of LD practices across various industries, enabling effective communication about internal and external impacts on the business.
• Knowledgeable in managing cross-functional projects involving systems, implementation, reporting, and coaching.

Additional Information

Who We Are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion And Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

#Li-Mh2