Superintendent, Training and Development

About the Role

First Quantum Minerals fosters a unique work culture known as the “First Quantum Way”, which encourages independent thinking and innovative problem-solving to achieve exceptional results in challenging environments. This role seeks a Superintendent of Training and Development who will play a pivotal role in designing, overseeing, and implementing a robust training strategy aligned with the company’s goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and manage a comprehensive training and development strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Design leadership growth programs for both emerging and established leaders, ensuring alignment with succession planning and business needs.
• Organize coaching, mentoring, and leadership evaluation activities.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of leadership programs and suggest improvements through collaboration with various departments.
• Engage stakeholders to obtain formal accreditation for learning programs as required on-site.
• Prepare detailed statistical reports supporting management decision-making.
• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS), training databases, and reporting tools to facilitate smooth training delivery and monitoring.
• Develop and administer e-learning modules, virtual classrooms, and digital learning assets to enhance accessibility and flexibility.
• Incorporate modern learning technologies, gamification methods, and blended learning approaches to increase engagement.
• Conduct training needs assessments to design new programs or enhance existing ones.
• Draft and enforce policies, procedures, and talent frameworks that promote workforce development and company growth.
• Evaluate and manage employee induction programs for effectiveness.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives related to transformation projects.
• Support corporate culture development initiatives promoting high performance.
• Manage succession planning processes for critical and leadership roles, identifying high-potential staff and creating career pipelines.
• Conduct talent reviews and succession planning meetings with business leaders regularly.
• Develop career progression frameworks and pathways to encourage internal mobility and career advancement.
• Coordinate career development efforts to boost employee retention and engagement.
• Support recognition programs linked to career development to enhance employee loyalty.

Required Attributes and Skills

• Exceptional leadership to motivate teams toward training objectives.
• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate training requirements and assess program outcomes.
• Technological proficiency with LMS, e-learning platforms, and digital learning tools.
• Adaptability to modify strategies in line with company changes.
• In-depth knowledge of Zambian employment law and diversity policies.
• Project and change management expertise.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• Skilled at training needs analysis and measuring learning impact including ROI.
• Policy development and compliance management experience.

Key Personal Qualities

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective planning and organization.
• Capacity to influence both management and staff.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and approachable nature.
• Resilience under pressure.
• Deep passion for people development.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in training, professional development, or instructional leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing LMS and e-learning systems.
• Proven ability designing and implementing impactful training programs.
• Solid grounding in adult learning theories, instructional design, and performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with both conventional and contemporary training methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, HR, Organizational Development, Instructional Technology or related disciplines; mandatory ZAQA accreditation.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Mandatory Zambian Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) certification.

Additional Information

Applicants should note the company’s commitment to a distinctive culture encouraging smart, bold approaches and independent thinking. Employees can register for alerts and current staff can apply internally via the company’s career portal. The location for this full-time position is onsite at Kalumbila, North-Western Province, Zambia.