Manager Learning Delivery

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us.

Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg

The Manager Learning Delivery serves as the strategic head of Learning & Development (L&D) for Valterra Platinum, accountable for developing and implementing comprehensive learning strategies that align with organisational objectives, Mining Charter requirements, and Social & Labour Plan commitments.

This role drives the advancement of organisational capabilities through innovative learning solutions whilst ensuring maximum utilisation of skills development grants and resources. The position leads the transformation of learning and development practices to create a high-performance culture whilst meeting regulatory requirements and advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) objectives.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1) Safety

Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. 

2) Performance and Delivery 

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and implement the long-term learning and development strategy aligned with organisational objectives
• Formulate learning and development frameworks aligned with business strategy, Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) vision, and industry best practices
• Lead the development and implementation of the Learning & Development Social & Labour Plan aligned with Mining Charter requirements
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership development programmes across all levels of the organisation.
• Manage relationships with executive leadership to assess current and future workforce development needs
• Drive the implementation of high-performance culture initiatives through learning interventions
• Oversee cascading of performance objectives and Balanced Scorecard implementation across management levels
• Contribute to the development of People & Organisation Strategy aligned with national imperatives and regulatory frameworks

Financial Management & Compliance

• Develop and manage comprehensive learning and development budgets ensuring efficient resource allocation
• Maximise skills development grant utilisation through strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative frameworks governing learning and development
• Sign off on internal and external regulatory reporting
• Consolidate People Development information for Company Annual Report
• Track and report Return on Investment (ROI) for training and development programmes
• Manage the submission and administration of workplace skills plans and annual training reports

Learning Innovation & Technology

• Lead selection and implementation of learning management systems and digital tools
• Drive integration of innovative learning technologies within company policy framework
• Ensure learning programmes align with adult learning principles and industry best practices
• Oversee design and delivery of blended learning solutions
• Guide implementation of virtual learning platforms where appropriate
• Collaborate on the development of learning and development systems integration with Information Technology business systems

Workforce Development

•  Establish comprehensive workforce plans for learning pipelines
•  Develop career development pathways frameworks
•  Lead implementation of learnerships and skills programmes aligned with community development goals
•  Create technical training programmes supporting strategic priorities
•  Foster a culture of continuous learning and development
•  Drive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging principles throughout learning initiatives
•  Promote workplace coaching and mentoring programmes

3) People & Teams:  

• Implement a purpose driven, high performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

4) Compliance:  

• Develop required compliance governance in the context of the discipline on a business level.
• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.   

• A relevant NQF 7 Bachelor’s degree/BTech /Advanced Diploma
• NQF 8 (Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma) qualification will be advantageous
• Professional registration with relevant bodies advantageous
• Skills Development Facilitator certification beneficial
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence

Experience

• 7-10 years’ experience in Learning & Development
• Minimum 4 years in senior management role
• Mining industry experience highly advantageous

Technical knowledge and Skills required for role:

• Strategic learning and development leadership
• Mining Charter compliance
• Skills development grant management
• Social & Labour Plan implementation
• Digital learning transformation
• Mining sector training requirements
• Learning technology implementation
• Budget management

Additional information Section

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date : 11 March 2026

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