Technical Mining Trainer
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining - Karibib
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Not specified
Posted: 15 Aug 2026 (5 days ago)
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining is looking for a Technical Mining Trainer to join the Twin Hills Gold Mine Site in Karibib, Namibia. The role focuses on training, assessing and developing mining equipment operators while maintaining competency, safety and regulatory standards across mining operations.
Responsibilities:
- Train and assess mining equipment operators
- Conduct competency and field assessments
- Conduct PTOs for new and novice operators
- Identify training needs and assist with training programmes
- Develop, review and update training materials, manuals, presentations and final assessments for contractor operators
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements
- Coach supervisors and new employees on safe operating practices
- Support incident investigations by addressing identified training gaps
- Conduct over-inspections and mandatory PTOs
- Maintain accurate inventory of training hardware, spare parts and software licences
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Relevant LDV, HDV, Open Pit and HME operator or assessment certification recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority where applicable
- At least 8 years' mining experience
- Approximately 5 years' surface mining operations experience, including substantial experience as a mine trainer
- Mining equipment operating experience covering equipment such as loaders, haul trucks, bulldozers, excavators, face shovels, water trucks and graders
- Valid driver's licence
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to train and assess mining equipment operators
- Valid Certificate of Conduct required at the time of interview