Our Client is looking for a Learning and Development Manager with 10 years of extensive experience in the Mining or Oil and gas or Explosives sector industry to provide support in the execution of projects. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:Departmental / operational planning and managementDevelop and implement department skills matrices, both technical and complianceCollaboration with managers to identify competency gaps, training needs and refresher training.Policy and procedure (including process and systems) management.Technical managementPlan and assess the return on investment for training and development programs, considering costs and adhering to budgets.Collaborate with various departments and conduct consultations to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and individual development plans.Budget and financial managementBudget and cost management, by aligning all requirements to strategic initiatives i.e. BBBEE and SETAManage expenditure by tracking spend against budget, reviewing and approving costs, identifying areas of under- or over-spend and implementing corrective.Risk management & Compliance.Compilation of the WSP and ATR annual submissionEnsure compliance of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Chief Inspector of Explosives (CIE) requirementsOHSA and MA legal training.SHE managementTo manage SHE is training, ensure implementation is completed and noncompliance is addressed as required.Monitoring requirements and standards, managing completion of monitoring, and managing that issues are resolved within deadlines.Engage with industry stakeholders by identifying key points of impact and discussion, representing the organization, and providing input into industry related initiatives and addressing any industry related concerns or challenges.People managementResource planning for the SD team to ensure full capacity of trainers and administrators across the clients branches.Talent and performance management, implement appropriate training plans including succession planning to ensure business continuity.Requirements· Must have a Bachelors Degree or relevant Training and Development or Human Resources Management.· Must have an Assessor/Moderator/SD Facilitator, Lead Auditor Certificate.· Must have 10 years of experience in learning and development role in explosives industry.· Good Stakeholder Management Skills.