Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: TRAINING SPECIALIST – DRILLING AND BLASTING.
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.
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
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.
- 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.
- Intermediate ability to use a computer with sound experience in Microsoft suite.
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.
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through http://jobs.barrick.com/
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
