Operations

Training & Development Officer

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd.·Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga, ghana·Full Time·Contract
OperationsmanagerFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 9, 2026

Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga

Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga

Unit: Training & Development

Unit: Training & Development

Department: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Job reports to: Senior Coordinator – Training & Development

Job reports to: Senior Coordinator – Training & Development

Direct Reports: HR Graduate Trainees

Direct Reports: HR Graduate Trainees

Job PurposeTo support the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Company's learning, training and workforce development programmes, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, statutory requirements, occupational health and safety standards, and organisational competency frameworks.

The role contributes to building a competent, safety-conscious and high-performing workforce through structured training needs assessments, competency-based learning interventions, effective training administration, digital learning solutions and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee capability, operational efficiency and organisational performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of annual training plans aligned with business priorities, workforce capability requirements, performance evaluation outcomes and individual development plans (IDPs).

Support the development and implementation of annual training plans aligned with business priorities, workforce capability requirements, performance evaluation outcomes and individual development plans (IDPs).

Coordinate the implementation of approved training and development programmes in accordance with the Company's annual training calendar, operational schedules and approved budgets.

Coordinate the implementation of approved training and development programmes in accordance with the Company's annual training calendar, operational schedules and approved budgets.

Organise and facilitate relevant internal training interventions, including workplace learning, soft skills development, supervisory capability programmes and structured knowledge-sharing sessions.

Organise and facilitate relevant internal training interventions, including workplace learning, soft skills development, supervisory capability programmes and structured knowledge-sharing sessions.

Liaise with internal subject matter experts, external training providers and departmental stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery and minimal disruption to mining operations.

Liaise with internal subject matter experts, external training providers and departmental stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery and minimal disruption to mining operations.

Coordinate competency assessments, refresher training and skills verification activities in collaboration with departmental leadership and authorised technical assessors.

Coordinate competency assessments, refresher training and skills verification activities in collaboration with departmental leadership and authorised technical assessors.

Evaluate training effectiveness using participant feedback, learning assessments, workplace application and relevant performance indicators, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.

Evaluate training effectiveness using participant feedback, learning assessments, workplace application and relevant performance indicators, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.

Coordinate mandatory training, refresher programmes and competency certification requirements in accordance with applicable Ghanaian mining legislation, regulatory standards and Company policies.

Coordinate mandatory training, refresher programmes and competency certification requirements in accordance with applicable Ghanaian mining legislation, regulatory standards and Company policies.

Collaborate with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel and operational departments to maintain training compliance relating to occupational safety, emergency preparedness, environmental management and other applicable operational requirements.

Collaborate with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel and operational departments to maintain training compliance relating to occupational safety, emergency preparedness, environmental management and other applicable operational requirements.

Monitor training certification validity, renewal schedules and compliance gaps, ensuring timely escalation and corrective action to minimise operational and regulatory exposure.

Monitor training certification validity, renewal schedules and compliance gaps, ensuring timely escalation and corrective action to minimise operational and regulatory exposure.

Plan, coordinate and support the delivery of structured employee induction, onboarding and periodic refresher programmes for new and existing employees, including contractors.

Plan, coordinate and support the delivery of structured employee induction, onboarding and periodic refresher programmes for new and existing employees, including contractors.

Support the implementation of continuous learning initiatives, including graduate development, workplace mentoring, coaching and structured on-the-job training programmes.

Support the implementation of continuous learning initiatives, including graduate development, workplace mentoring, coaching and structured on-the-job training programmes.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive and auditable training records, including attendance registers, competency assessments, certification records, training histories and programme evaluation reports.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive and auditable training records, including attendance registers, competency assessments, certification records, training histories and programme evaluation reports.

Coordinate end-to-end administrative and logistical arrangements for internal and external training programmes, including scheduling, venue preparation, learning materials, facilitator engagement, participant communication and attendance management.

Coordinate end-to-end administrative and logistical arrangements for internal and external training programmes, including scheduling, venue preparation, learning materials, facilitator engagement, participant communication and attendance management.

Support the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the annual training and development budget, ensuring approved programmes are delivered within authorised financial limits.

Support the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the annual training and development budget, ensuring approved programmes are delivered within authorised financial limits.

Prepare and submit accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual training reports, highlighting programme delivery, participation rates, training hours, competency development, compliance status, budget utilisation and training effectiveness.

Prepare and submit accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual training reports, highlighting programme delivery, participation rates, training hours, competency development, compliance status, budget utilisation and training effectiveness.

Identify emerging workforce capability requirements, digital learning opportunities and industry-relevant development practices to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the Company's learning and development function.

Identify emerging workforce capability requirements, digital learning opportunities and industry-relevant development practices to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the Company's learning and development function.

Provide administrative and technical support to the Senior Coordinator – Training & Development in implementing departmental initiatives, workforce development projects and organisational improvement programmes.

Provide administrative and technical support to the Senior Coordinator – Training & Development in implementing departmental initiatives, workforce development projects and organisational improvement programmes.

Minimum qualification (s)

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management/development, Education, Organisational Development, Social Sciences or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management/development, Education, Organisational Development, Social Sciences or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

A relevant professional certification or specialised training in Learning & Development (L&D), Training the Trainers (ToT), Instructional Design, Competency-Based Training and Assessment is an added advantage.

A relevant professional certification or specialised training in Learning & Development (L&D), Training the Trainers (ToT), Instructional Design, Competency-Based Training and Assessment is an added advantage.

Membership of a recognised professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Ghana, or an equivalent professional association, is desirable.

Membership of a recognised professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Ghana, or an equivalent professional association, is desirable.

Additional certification or training in Learning Management Systems (LMS), Data Analytics, Training Evaluation or Occupational Health and Safety will be an advantage.

Additional certification or training in Learning Management Systems (LMS), Data Analytics, Training Evaluation or Occupational Health and Safety will be an advantage.

Experience (Minimum)

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Human Resource Development, Learning & Development, Training Administration, Workforce Capability Development or a related function.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Human Resource Development, Learning & Development, Training Administration, Workforce Capability Development or a related function.

Demonstrable experience in coordinating and implementing competency-based training programmes, employee induction, training needs assessments and workforce development initiatives.

Demonstrable experience in coordinating and implementing competency-based training programmes, employee induction, training needs assessments and workforce development initiatives.

Practical experience in training administration, learning evaluation, training budget monitoring, compliance tracking and management reporting.

Practical experience in training administration, learning evaluation, training budget monitoring, compliance tracking and management reporting.

Experience working with cross-functional teams, external training providers and employees across different occupational levels in a multicultural, operationally intensive environment.

Experience working with cross-functional teams, external training providers and employees across different occupational levels in a multicultural, operationally intensive environment.

Previous experience in a large-scale mining operation or similarly regulated, safety-critical industrial environment is highly desirable.

Previous experience in a large-scale mining operation or similarly regulated, safety-critical industrial environment is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge & Functional Competencies

Learning & Development Principles: Understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methodologies, learning delivery techniques and contemporary workforce development practices.

Learning & Development Principles: Understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methodologies, learning delivery techniques and contemporary workforce development practices.

Training Needs Analysis & Competency Management: Practical knowledge of training needs assessments, skills gap analysis, competency frameworks, training matrices and individual development planning.

Training Needs Analysis & Competency Management: Practical knowledge of training needs assessments, skills gap analysis, competency frameworks, training matrices and individual development planning.

Training Programme Design & Facilitation: Ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate structured learning interventions, including classroom training, on-the-job learning, blended learning and digital learning programmes.

Training Programme Design & Facilitation: Ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate structured learning interventions, including classroom training, on-the-job learning, blended learning and digital learning programmes.

Working knowledge of recognised training evaluation approaches, learning assessments, participant feedback and workplace performance improvement measures.

Working knowledge of recognised training evaluation approaches, learning assessments, participant feedback and workplace performance improvement measures.

Mining Training & Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of occupational health and safety training requirements, statutory training obligations and relevant Ghanaian mining regulations, including applicable provisions of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182).

Mining Training & Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of occupational health and safety training requirements, statutory training obligations and relevant Ghanaian mining regulations, including applicable provisions of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182).

Working knowledge of digital learning platforms and electronic training records management.

Working knowledge of digital learning platforms and electronic training records management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, dashboard development and visualisation tools, including Power BI or equivalent applications, for monitoring training performance and workforce capability indicators.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, dashboard development and visualisation tools, including Power BI or equivalent applications, for monitoring training performance and workforce capability indicators.

Core Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, supervisors, management and external stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, supervisors, management and external stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Strong presentation, training facilitation and ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly.

Strong presentation, training facilitation and ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, with practical capability in HRIS, LMS and digital reporting tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, with practical capability in HRIS, LMS and digital reporting tools.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret training data, identify competency gaps and recommend practical improvement measures.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret training data, identify competency gaps and recommend practical improvement measures.

Effective planning, organisational and coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to manage concurrent training programmes, competing priorities and operational deadlines.

Effective planning, organisational and coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to manage concurrent training programmes, competing priorities and operational deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and support functions.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and support functions.

High attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in training administration, competency records, certification tracking and management reporting.

High attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in training administration, competency records, certification tracking and management reporting.

Sound judgement, professional discretion and integrity in handling confidential employee information and organisational records.

Sound judgement, professional discretion and integrity in handling confidential employee information and organisational records.

Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision, exercise initiative and deliver assigned responsibilities within established policies, procedures and performance standards.

Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision, exercise initiative and deliver assigned responsibilities within established policies, procedures and performance standards.

Adaptability, digital literacy and willingness to adopt emerging learning technologies and continuous improvement practices.

Adaptability, digital literacy and willingness to adopt emerging learning technologies and continuous improvement practices.

Possession of a valid Ghanaian driver's licence and demonstrated ability to drive safely in a mining or similar operational environment will be an added advantage.

Possession of a valid Ghanaian driver's licence and demonstrated ability to drive safely in a mining or similar operational environment will be an added advantage.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Learning Agility & People Development: Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, facilitates knowledge transfer and actively supports the learning and development of others.

Learning Agility & People Development: Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, facilitates knowledge transfer and actively supports the learning and development of others.

Occupational Safety & Risk Awareness: Demonstrates proactive safety awareness, complies with operational controls and promotes a safety-conscious learning culture.

Occupational Safety & Risk Awareness: Demonstrates proactive safety awareness, complies with operational controls and promotes a safety-conscious learning culture.

Planning & Execution Excellence: Priorities activities effectively, demonstrates reliability, works systematically and consistently delivers against established operational requirements.

Planning & Execution Excellence: Priorities activities effectively, demonstrates reliability, works systematically and consistently delivers against established operational requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, embraces digital learning technologies, identifies improvement opportunities and adapts positively to organisational change.

Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, embraces digital learning technologies, identifies improvement opportunities and adapts positively to organisational change.

Results Orientation & Accountability: Demonstrates ownership of assigned deliverables, meets deadlines, maintains quality standards and ensures efficient utilisation of resources.

Results Orientation & Accountability: Demonstrates ownership of assigned deliverables, meets deadlines, maintains quality standards and ensures efficient utilisation of resources.

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

Operational Environment: The position is based at the Namdini Gold Mine Site and requires regular interaction with employees, contractors and operational teams across office, training and designated mine-site environments.

Operational Environment: The position is based at the Namdini Gold Mine Site and requires regular interaction with employees, contractors and operational teams across office, training and designated mine-site environments.

Multicultural Workplace: The incumbent must demonstrate cultural sensitivity, professional adaptability and respect for diversity and inclusion.

Multicultural Workplace: The incumbent must demonstrate cultural sensitivity, professional adaptability and respect for diversity and inclusion.

Working Hours: The role may require extended working hours, or adjustments to normal working schedules to accommodate training programmes, operational requirements and business priorities, subject to applicable Company policies and employment regulations.

Working Hours: The role may require extended working hours, or adjustments to normal working schedules to accommodate training programmes, operational requirements and business priorities, subject to applicable Company policies and employment regulations.

Physical & Environmental Conditions: The incumbent may be required to access operational areas and undertake approved field-based training activities under varying environmental and weather conditions, subject to applicable safety controls.

Physical & Environmental Conditions: The incumbent may be required to access operational areas and undertake approved field-based training activities under varying environmental and weather conditions, subject to applicable safety controls.

Must comply with all Company HSE policies, site access requirements, mandatory safety training and applicable operational procedures.

Must comply with all Company HSE policies, site access requirements, mandatory safety training and applicable operational procedures.

Regulatory & Training Compliance: Must support the timely coordination, monitoring and documentation of mandatory training, competency assessments and certification requirements.

Regulatory & Training Compliance: Must support the timely coordination, monitoring and documentation of mandatory training, competency assessments and certification requirements.

Confidentiality & Data Protection: Must maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard employee training, performance and development information in accordance with Company policies and applicable data protection requirements.

Confidentiality & Data Protection: Must maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard employee training, performance and development information in accordance with Company policies and applicable data protection requirements.

Application Process

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:

Please put the job title you are applying for as the subject heading in the e-mail

Please put the job title you are applying for as the subject heading in the e-mail

A detailed three -page CV, together with the relevant proof of qualifications, should be addressed to: HR Manager, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, No.4 Luanda close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana: GA-377-0113

A detailed three -page CV, together with the relevant proof of qualifications, should be addressed to: HR Manager, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, No.4 Luanda close, East Legon, Accra, Ghana: GA-377-0113

Please submit relevant documents and applications materials electronically as attachments, preferably in PDF or MS Word format to the e-mail address below: recruitment@namdini.com

Please submit relevant documents and applications materials electronically as attachments, preferably in PDF or MS Word format to the e-mail address below: recruitment@namdini.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Disclaimer

CNML is an equal opportunities employer and does not ask for money transfers (payments or considerations) from job applicants during ANY stage of the recruitment process. Any applicant/ job-seeker who pays any money/consideration to any person (within or outside CNML) with an expectation or a promise of getting / offering a job does so at his/her own risk.

Key skills

Bachelor

At a glance

Company

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd.

Location

Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga, ghana

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 9, 2026

Created

October 26, 2026