Learning and Development Officer

Applications are warmly invited for a Learning and Development Officer role based in Kathu. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

This Learning and Development Officer role sits within the hr jobs function in Kathu. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Learning and Development Officer taking on this position.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Kathu teams, and the new Learning and Development Officer will feel that from the first week.

Meet the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kathu office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

In addition, the team mix in Kathu reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Working in Kathu

Crucially, the role is based in Kathu, close to the Sishen mining hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kathu and the broader Northern Cape region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Kathu.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
• Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application

Who We’re Looking For

• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.