petradiamonds.com Group Senior Training Officer : Petra Diamonds

Company Name : Petra Diamonds Limited
Job Title : Group Senior Training Officer
Department : Security Internal / External
Closing Date: 19 October 2016
Ref Number: PDSA094
Location : Kimberley
Employment Type : Permanent

Website : https://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies/
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/1859-PDSA.pdf

Group Senior Training Officer :

Petra Diamonds is a leading independent diamond mining group and an increasingly important supplier of rough diamonds to the international market.

Related : Independent Development Trust Programme Manager : www.southafricain.com/1855.html

The Company has interests in five producing mines :
** four in South Africa (Finsch, Cullinan, Koffiefontein and Kimberley Underground) and one in Tanzania (Williamson). It also maintains an exploration programme in Botswana.

Job Description:
** To provide professional and efficient technical training and development services in the Security Discipline and ensure the implementation and maintenance of training interventions according to organisational needs.

** The candidate will also be required to assist in managing the Security Operations Reaction teams.
** The position is based in Kimberley.

Tasks and Responsibilities :
** Deploy, manage, develop and maintain a professional in-house security guarding workforce to ensure effective, preventative and reactive guarding services to the Petra Group
** Standardise procedures, practices, drills, dress-code and radio communication frequencies and channels within the Petra Group

** Undertake special operational tasks – e.g. Industrial Action (legal requirements, crowd control and emergency procedures)
** Develop, implement, maintain and audit learning material, methods and assessment tools for security personnel, and propose improvements where required

** Train, evaluate and assess all security personnel, as well as provide on-the-job training in line with approved training standards and practices – with specific reference to training personnel on handling industrial action, illegal mining activities and special operations

** Ensure legal compliance with relevant industry bodies (SETA’s) and training related legislation
** Will be required to work shifts as well as irregular hours from time to time
** Will be required to travel and be absent from “home-base”

Minimum Requirements :
** Grade 12
** National Diploma in Security Management
** National Certificate: Occupational Directed ETDP Level 4
** PSIRA Grade B
** 5 years’ experience in a Security environment
** 3 years’ experience in Security training
** Solid computer skills (MS Office Suite)
** Valid drivers’ license

Other Skills/Competencies :
** Good verbal and written communication skills in English
** Registration as assessor with SASSETA will be advantageous
** Knowledge of relevant Security legislation, including Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000
** Knowledge of relevant training and development legislation, qualifications and skills programmes (e.g. QCTO & MQA)
** Supervisory / people management skills.

How to Apply :
** Petra Diamonds is an equal opportunity employer.
** Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan and internal candidates.

** Pre-screening, profile testing, on mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process.
** Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview.
** Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria.

** Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kimberley (proof of residence may be requested).
** If you are already employed by Petra Diamonds/KEMJV, please submit an authorised Internal Application Form, your résumé, qualifications and ID when applying.

** Please complete an application form (available on .petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID, to christine.williams AT petradiamonds.com, fax 086 659 1334 by 19 October 2016.

** Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered.

** If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
** Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes.

** If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines: South Africa 0800 22 22 00 (toll free from an RSA landline) or international +27 12 305 2711.

Contact Address :
Elizabeth House
9 Castle Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE4 2QP