Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed individual for the position of Training Specialist – Drilling and Blasting. 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 drill and blasting techniques.

Responsibilities or duties

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

• Plan and implement structured training programmes for mining apprentices and graduates on drilling and blasting, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards.
• Deliver classroom-based theoretical training on equipment systems, controls, safe operating procedures, hazard identification, and emergency response.
• Conduct practical, hands-on training on drilling and blasting activities.
• Coordinate supervised on-the-job training exposure, ensuring learners drill or blast 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 apprentice or graduates’ 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, Safety Officers, and programme coordinators to ensure training supports operational productivity and compliance.
• Ensure all training materials and assessments are aligned with site procedures, and applicable mining regulations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the coordinator

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum Certificate/License in Drilling and Blasting operations.
• Minimum Certificate in Teaching Methodology from a recognized learning institution.
• Intermediate ability to use a computer with sound experience in Microsoft suite.

Experience needed

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

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in working in mining drilling and blasting operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas.

Any other provided details 

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.

• Plan and implement structured training programmes for mining apprentices and graduates on drilling and blasting, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards.
• Deliver classroom-based theoretical training on equipment systems, controls, safe operating procedures, hazard identification, and emergency response.
• Conduct practical, hands-on training on drilling and blasting activities.
• Coordinate supervised on-the-job training exposure, ensuring learners drill or blast 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 apprentice or graduates’ 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, Safety Officers, and programme coordinators to ensure training supports operational productivity and compliance.
• Ensure all training materials and assessments are aligned with site procedures, and applicable mining regulations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the coordinator

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas.
• Intermediate ability to use a computer with sound experience in Microsoft suite.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum Certificate/License in Drilling and Blasting operations.
• Minimum Certificate in Teaching Methodology from a recognized learning institution.