Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent & Development Advisor. The purpose of this role is to facilitate and execute talent and managerial development, coaching, and mentoring aligned with the Kumba Talent Management and Learning strategy.

 

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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 Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Talent & Development Advisor, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Maintaining a healthy environment and safe operations practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures and setting Kumba standards. Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.Performance and DeliveryTalent Management Strategy and Integration:Be the custodian of all talent management programmes at the Operation/Site, ensuring integration and partnering with People & Organisation (P&O) Advisors, Section Managers, and Line Management. This includes talent reviews, assessments, development interventions, succession planning and retention efforts.Strive towards customer satisfaction at the Operation/Site by supporting the implementation of talent management programmes and processes that support P&O’s and the organisation’s short-and long-term strategy.Implement talent and managerial development best practices, bringing in thought leadership and application of relevant people processes and frameworks.Oversee the contracting of coaching service providers and administer the coaching programme with respective coaches.Collaboration and Resource Management:Align managerial development programmes and competence building with the business unit's reporting requirements.Manage the third-party provider/s for managerial skills as the contract manager in line with the relevant Supply Chain Management processes.Apply the 70:20:10 learning principles in the business unit by allocating, monitoring, and utilising financial resources and capital expenditures according to objectives and budgets.Collaborate with P&O Business Partners to ensure a robust onboarding programme for new and promoted employees.Facilitate succession planning programmes for junior management roles and closely monitor the improvement of the operation's Employment Equity profile.Assist with establishing management development programmes (in collaboration with external providers and institutions of higher learning), facilitate employee bursary programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, professional registrations, and soft skills for the operation.Learning and Development Coordination:Support the relevant Section Managers with individual development plans, career profiles, and Managers-once-Removed career conversations.Identify the operation's training needs in line with Kumba’s talent and learning strategy, including management development.Coordinate and execute corporate talent management projects and initiatives.Identify challenges/opportunities and make recommendations for learning interventions/programmes.Administer the Formal Studies Assistance programme and related processes.Continuous Improvement and Organisational Development:Facilitate the implementation of a climate and environment conducive to continual learning throughout the operation.Manage the development and implementation of personal learning, self-development, and growth in the operation to ensure ongoing development.Facilitate forums to share knowledge and optimise learning systems and processes in the spirit of continuous improvement within the business unit.Facilitate organisational development interventions to promote a high-performance culture in the operation.Performance Management and Compliance:Refine coaching and mentorship in the business unit and support P&O Business Partners with addressing and closing poor performance gaps.Execute necessary measures to ensure all competence training is provided in line with Anglo American's capability model.Analyse and report on possible processes, and people risk impacts and propose and drive corrective actions with support from the Talent and Sourcing counterpartsBe in tune with the Operation’s Social and Labour Plans, people development requirements, and collaborate with Early Talent to ensure compliance and development of talent pipelines for the Operation/Site.Reporting and Data Management:Deliver, track, and report on Individual Development Plansfor all management and specialists’ employees for the Operation/ Site.Assist with preparing and setting up succession planning forums for the Operation/Site in line with the talent management annual calendar.Track, report and analyse exit interview data for the Operation/Site and recommend appropriate interventions to address the gaps.Capture, update, control and maintain talent data for the Operation/ Site.Prepare  talent management reports as may be required.

 

This role is in the People & Organisation (P&O) function on a Band 6 (D1) level, reporting to the Principal Talent & Organisational Effectiveness.

QualificationsRelevant National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF6Relevant Degree in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF7 – AdvantageousSA Drivers Licence

 

Technical Knowledge

3-5 years of experience in P&O and Talent Management.Understanding talent management principles and best practices.Knowledge of HR processes and procedures.Familiarity with organisational development concepts.Understanding of learning and development methodologies.Knowledge of performance management principles.Awareness of relevant labour laws and regulations.Understanding data analysis and reporting techniques.Familiarity with succession planning strategies.Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks.

Awareness of industry trends and benchmarks in talent management

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.

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