Technical Training & Development Manager
2026-02-06T09:16:22+00:00
Barrick Gold Corporation
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FULL_TIME
Kalumbila
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management, Education, Energy & Mining, Human Resources
2026-02-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed Individual for the position of Technical Training & Development Manager to join the versatile Lumwana Learning & Development department. We are in search of individuals 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 Operations Manager, the Technical Training and & Development Manager will Lead all workforce capability, training, and development initiatives across the mining operation. This includes oversight of Technical Training, the Graduate Development Program and the Apprenticeship Program to build a skilled, competent, and safety-focused workforce. The role partners with operational leaders, engineering, maintenance, safety, and HR teams to ensure training meets operational needs, legislative requirements, and future talent pipeline demands.
Responsibilities or duties
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement the site-wide L&D strategy that aligns with business goals and operational requirements.
- Lead and mentor the L&D team, including trainers, assessors, coordinators, graduates, apprentices, and technical trainers.
- Conduct workforce capability assessments and training needs analyses to identify current and future skill gaps.
- Support succession planning and workforce development strategies through targeted learning pathways.
- Oversee the development and delivery of technical and operational training programs across mining, processing, maintenance, engineering, and support functions.
- Ensure technical training materials are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards and site procedures.
- Manage technical trainers, assessors, and external training providers to ensure high-quality training delivery
- Implement and maintain competency-based technical training frameworks, including task observations, assessments, and skill verifications.
- Facilitate advanced technical training initiatives such as equipment simulation and trade upskilling.
- Design, manage, and continuously improve the Graduate Development Program across disciplines such as mining engineering, geology, metallurgy, processing, environmental, and business support.
- Structure rotation schedules, mentoring programs, development workshops, and competency milestones.
- Support graduates in achieving professional accreditation
- Monitor graduate progress, conduct reviews, and provide coaching and development plans.
- Lead the Apprenticeship Program for Disciplines
- Collaborate with TEVETA to ensure curriculum quality, compliance, and assessment integrity.
- Manage apprentice recruitment, onboarding, rotations, mentoring, and trade qualification progression.
- Ensure apprentices receive appropriate safety, technical, and practical training to become fully qualified tradespeople.
- Oversee induction and onboarding programs for all employees and contractors.
- Manage mandatory, refresher, and safety-critical training across the site.
- Ensure all training aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Develop competency matrices and learning pathways for operational roles.
- Implement blended learning approaches, including classroom, field-based, e-learning, simulation, and coaching
- Lead audit preparation and follow-up actions for internal and external regulatory audits.
- Manage the Learning Management System (DAMSTRA) and digital learning platforms.
- Introduce innovative training solutions such as virtual reality, simulation, and digital competency assessments.
- Ensure accurate reporting and data management through the Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Collaborate with operational teams, supervisors, and technical experts to ensure training meets real-world operational needs
- Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and implement process or content improvements.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Training & Development, Engineering, or a related field.
- Post qualifications diploma or certification in Training & Development or Teaching Methodology.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) highly desirable.
- Additional qualifications in technical training, vocational education, or organisational development are advantageous.
Experience needed
10 years in L&D, technical training, or workforce development in mining or heavy industry.
- Proven experience managing Graduate and/or Apprenticeship programs.
- Strong background in technical training delivery, coordination, or curriculum development.
- Experience in leading training teams in a high-risk operational environment.
- Solid understanding of Mining operations, equipment, processes, and related technical competencies.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and competency frameworks used in mining.
- Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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 organisation
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Develop and implement the site-wide L&D strategy that aligns with business goals and operational requirements. * Lead and mentor the L&D team, including trainers, assessors, coordinators, graduates, apprentices, and technical trainers. * Conduct workforce capability assessments and training needs analyses to identify current and future skill gaps. * Support succession planning and workforce development strategies through targeted learning pathways. * Oversee the development and delivery of technical and operational training programs across mining, processing, maintenance, engineering, and support functions. * Ensure technical training materials are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards and site procedures. * Manage technical trainers, assessors, and external training providers to ensure high-quality training delivery * Implement and maintain competency-based technical training frameworks, including task observations, assessments, and skill verifications. * Facilitate advanced technical training initiatives such as equipment simulation and trade upskilling. * Design, manage, and continuously improve the Graduate Development Program across disciplines such as mining engineering, geology, metallurgy, processing, environmental, and business support. * Structure rotation schedules, mentoring programs, development workshops, and competency milestones. * Support graduates in achieving professional accreditation * Monitor graduate progress, conduct reviews, and provide coaching and development plans. * Lead the Apprenticeship Program for Disciplines * Collaborate with TEVETA to ensure curriculum quality, compliance, and assessment integrity. * Manage apprentice recruitment, onboarding, rotations, mentoring, and trade qualification progression. * Ensure apprentices receive appropriate safety, technical, and practical training to become fully qualified tradespeople. * Oversee induction and onboarding programs for all employees and contractors. * Manage mandatory, refresher, and safety-critical training across the site. * Ensure all training aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Develop competency matrices and learning pathways for operational roles. * Implement blended learning approaches, including classroom, field-based, e-learning, simulation, and coaching * Lead audit preparation and follow-up actions for internal and external regulatory audits. * Manage the Learning Management System (DAMSTRA) and digital learning platforms. * Introduce innovative training solutions such as virtual reality, simulation, and digital competency assessments. * Ensure accurate reporting and data management through the Learning Management Systems (LMS). * Collaborate with operational teams, supervisors, and technical experts to ensure training meets real-world operational needs * Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and implement process or content improvements.
* Strong background in technical training delivery, coordination, or curriculum development. * Experience in leading training teams in a high-risk operational environment. * Solid understanding of Mining operations, equipment, processes, and related technical competencies. * Knowledge of regulatory requirements and competency frameworks used in mining. * Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.
* Full Grade 12 School Certificate * Bachelor’s degree in education, Training & Development, Engineering, or a related field. * Post qualifications diploma or certification in Training & Development or Teaching Methodology. * Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) highly desirable. * Additional qualifications in technical training, vocational education, or organisational development are advantageous.
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Vacancy title:
Technical Training & Development Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management, Education, Energy & Mining, Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Barrick Gold Corporation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed Individual for the position of Technical Training & Development Manager to join the versatile Lumwana Learning & Development department. We are in search of individuals 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 Operations Manager, the Technical Training and & Development Manager will Lead all workforce capability, training, and development initiatives across the mining operation. This includes oversight of Technical Training, the Graduate Development Program and the Apprenticeship Program to build a skilled, competent, and safety-focused workforce. The role partners with operational leaders, engineering, maintenance, safety, and HR teams to ensure training meets operational needs, legislative requirements, and future talent pipeline demands.
Responsibilities or duties
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement the site-wide L&D strategy that aligns with business goals and operational requirements.
- Lead and mentor the L&D team, including trainers, assessors, coordinators, graduates, apprentices, and technical trainers.
- Conduct workforce capability assessments and training needs analyses to identify current and future skill gaps.
- Support succession planning and workforce development strategies through targeted learning pathways.
- Oversee the development and delivery of technical and operational training programs across mining, processing, maintenance, engineering, and support functions.
- Ensure technical training materials are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards and site procedures.
- Manage technical trainers, assessors, and external training providers to ensure high-quality training delivery
- Implement and maintain competency-based technical training frameworks, including task observations, assessments, and skill verifications.
- Facilitate advanced technical training initiatives such as equipment simulation and trade upskilling.
- Design, manage, and continuously improve the Graduate Development Program across disciplines such as mining engineering, geology, metallurgy, processing, environmental, and business support.
- Structure rotation schedules, mentoring programs, development workshops, and competency milestones.
- Support graduates in achieving professional accreditation
- Monitor graduate progress, conduct reviews, and provide coaching and development plans.
- Lead the Apprenticeship Program for Disciplines
- Collaborate with TEVETA to ensure curriculum quality, compliance, and assessment integrity.
- Manage apprentice recruitment, onboarding, rotations, mentoring, and trade qualification progression.
- Ensure apprentices receive appropriate safety, technical, and practical training to become fully qualified tradespeople.
- Oversee induction and onboarding programs for all employees and contractors.
- Manage mandatory, refresher, and safety-critical training across the site.
- Ensure all training aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Develop competency matrices and learning pathways for operational roles.
- Implement blended learning approaches, including classroom, field-based, e-learning, simulation, and coaching
- Lead audit preparation and follow-up actions for internal and external regulatory audits.
- Manage the Learning Management System (DAMSTRA) and digital learning platforms.
- Introduce innovative training solutions such as virtual reality, simulation, and digital competency assessments.
- Ensure accurate reporting and data management through the Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Collaborate with operational teams, supervisors, and technical experts to ensure training meets real-world operational needs
- Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and implement process or content improvements.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Training & Development, Engineering, or a related field.
- Post qualifications diploma or certification in Training & Development or Teaching Methodology.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) highly desirable.
- Additional qualifications in technical training, vocational education, or organisational development are advantageous.
Experience needed
10 years in L&D, technical training, or workforce development in mining or heavy industry.
- Proven experience managing Graduate and/or Apprenticeship programs.
- Strong background in technical training delivery, coordination, or curriculum development.
- Experience in leading training teams in a high-risk operational environment.
- Solid understanding of Mining operations, equipment, processes, and related technical competencies.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and competency frameworks used in mining.
- Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital learning technologies.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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 organisation
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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