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Sandra Lloyd

Business Partner Technical Training
Pretoria

Summary

Sandra holds a Masters (M Phil) in Leadership, Performance and Change from the University of Johannesburg. Specializing in the Technical and Non-Technical activities across the mine operation, her Mining Technical Training experience includes Underground, Opencast, Plant and Shaft Development / Sinking. She has vast experience across the training and development value chain. Sandra has an exceptional ability to identify, design and implement human development projects that make social and strategic impact for her employers. Sandra is a versatile, results-orientated leader, who has earned a reputation within the Training, Development and Human Resources sector for successfully identifying opportunities for her employers and making strategic business impact. Pre-COVID, Sandra held the position with Anglo American / De Beers Group of Companies, as Human Resource Development Technical Lead on the Underground Development Project valued at US$ 2(Two) Billion Dollars at the Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province. Her ability to work with Multi- National; Multi- Cultural and Multi- Disciplinary teams proved key in the new Underground Training Project. In 2017 she was awarded as a De Beers / Anglo Global Safety Champion at Venetia Mine. In 2023, she was approached by an International Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to develop their Global Training Framework for their Global Technical Roles. Her versatile skills are noted in her value adding key accomplishments she has achieved in the multiple sectors she has worked in. Her adaptability to work in any sector such as, the Security, Environmental, Real Estate and Mining sectors, is reflected in her career achievement mentioned below. She is a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Business Partner Technical Training

Tharisa Minerals
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw, designed, and implemented comprehensive learning and training programs to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of employees within Tharisa Minerals, aiming to develop a skilled and productive workforce.
  • Supported employee growth by aligning learning initiatives with the specific needs and challenges of the mining sector.
  • Drove engagement for professional development through the optimization of Learning and Development processes, systems, and procedures, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Provided support to the Senior Human Resource Manager with the delivery of functional obligations to required internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensured the delivery of accredited training to all learners, adhering to Tharisa Minerals and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensured legal compliance for engineering, mining, and process divisions.
  • Implemented optimization projects to support production and supervisory competencies.

Global Training Lead

Orica GroundProbe
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Develop a Global Training Framework for their Global Technical Roles.
  • Develop and implement a Global Learning Excellence Model for GroundProbe.
  • Develop and implement global learning delivery specific to each business unit and country.
  • Ensure safe work practices for all GroundProbe employees.
  • Develop new skill-level programs for all Global Technical employees within GroundProbe.
  • Liaise with all global client mines and integrate all critical monitoring aspects into learning materials.
  • Develop and implement global learning pathways for all GroundProbe employees.
  • Collaborate with Business Improvement Indonesia to implement AI-Driven Learning and Solutions.
  • Migration of all legacy training systems to Orica SuccessFactors Learning Management System.
  • Promoted a culture of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  • Allocated resources, budgets, and trainers to meet program goals.
  • Update the course content in the learning management system (LMS).
  • Blended the business's goals, mission, and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
  • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design programs.
  • Developed complete training programs.

Business Operations Manager

E-Procure
09.2019 - 03.2023
  • Post COVID she started her own on-line procurement e-commerce platform which seeks to uplift small medium businesses enterprises affected by the COVID pandemic, with a special focus on mine communities.
  • Liaised with Mine Suppliers and Contractors to empower community businesses via the E-Procure Model.
  • Drafted Commercial Models with Suppliers for Community business empowerment.
  • Liaised with Economic Development Centers of Mining Houses.
  • Consulted and developed models for community business growth to enable participation in large scale planned projects adjacent to economic development hubs (Infrastructure contractors and Solar Energy).
  • Participated in various Business Chambers.
  • Consulted Academic Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations on Small Business and Best Practice Community Development Programmes.

Venetia Underground Project Training Lead

Anglo American / De Beers
12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Participated in drafting the Training Open pit mine closure plan inputs.
  • Participated and formed part of a task team to transition the Open Cast Training Center into an Underground Training Hub.
  • Drafted the Training Resources Model for the future state Training Center.
  • Developed Skills Transition programmes for Occupations in the Open Pit to migrate to the future state underground operations.
  • Sourced Training Contractors to enable Transitional Training and compiled Service Level Agreements.
  • Management of all Contractors Training and Compliance for Underground and Surface Operations.
  • Ensure the Implementation of all Anglo-American Fatal Risk Protocols for all Occupations.
  • Management and implementation of all Induction, Underground and Surface Training within the VUP for employees.
  • Attended all Contractor, Health, and Safety Meetings.
  • Attended Contractors Contract Meetings pre contractor onboarding.
  • Ensure the implementation of all Safety Training and associated Toolbox Talks.
  • Drafted all Contractual Compliance Training requirements per Contractor.
  • Participated in Commissioning of all New Surface and Underground Machinery to site with Engineering.
  • Manage the Development of Training Material for all New Machines commissioned on site.
  • Participate in the drafting of Planned Task Observations and integration into Training Assessment.
  • Drafted the Operational Room, training programmes for the future state operational rooms.
  • Manage all MHSA regulations requirements regarding Trackless Mobile Machines, Lifting Machinery at the VUP.
  • Ensure compliance to the Occupational Safety Act: Regulations: Driven Machinery.
  • Participate in DMR Audits and Incident Inquiries.
  • Ensure the Training implementation of the Driven Machinery Guidelines for Trainers, Assessors and Moderators for employees at the VUP and contractors.
  • Implement a system for Occupational Changes, Medical Surveillance and Training allocation.
  • Conduct Training Audits across the De Beers Group and with all Training Contractors.
  • Design and Develop the VUP ISO 9001:2015 quality system for the VUP.
  • Participate in developing the Workplace Skills Plan.
  • Participate in Union meetings.
  • Participate in Future Forum, Human Resources and Leadership Forum meetings.
  • Participate in Mining, Engineering, Metallurgy Meetings.
  • Manage the "Gold Card" system for key control at the VUP for all Occupations.
  • Participate in weekly Leadership walk abouts.

Training Manager: Voorspoed Opencast Mine

Anglo American / De Beers Group of Companies
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Sandra accepted the Training Manager Position at Voorspoed Mine in 2016. The Anglo/ De Beers Group of Mines head hunted her from the then Lonmin. She accepted the position and was mentored by the then retiring Training Manager of the Opencast Operation. She saw this as a growth opportunity as she had more of an Underground background. De Beers had earmarked her to transition to the Musina Operations as part of her career plan to be exposure to shaft sinking and commissioning at the first De Beers Underground Mine.
  • Management of all Contractors Training and Compliance.
  • Participate in the development of the Contractors SLP for Voorspoed Mine.
  • Participate in the Social Labor Plan development for Voorspoed Mine.
  • Management and execution of all Compliance Training, Engineering, Mining, Mining Services and Metallurgy.
  • Participate in the Standards Committee Meetings and ensure integration into all relevant training materials.
  • Lead De Beers Voorspoed Future Forum Meetings.
  • Collaborate with and Lead NUM engagements on workplace skills plans, and mine closure.
  • Draft and Implement Mine Closure Training Needs Analysis and Training Interventions.
  • Management and Reporting of Social Labor Plan deliverables for Voorspoed Mine.
  • Complete the Monthly Ambassador's report on Social Labor Plan Progress and present to Senior HRBP.
  • Attend Health and Safety Meetings.
  • Attend all Group Human Resource Training Meetings.
  • Participate in weekly Leadership Walk abouts in the operations.
  • Ensure ISO 9001:2015 implementation within the Training Department.
  • Ensure Mining, Safety, Engineering and Metallurgy Training Plans execution.
  • Management and execution of Trackless Mobile Compliance Training.
  • Convene Regular Union Meetings.
  • Attend MQA conferences and Meetings.
  • Ensure MQA accreditation for the Voorspoed Training Scope.
  • Manage the Learner Management System.
  • Ensure development of the Fatigue Management Training programme and implement across the Mine.

Mine Technical Services HRD Specialist

Lonmin Platinum
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for all Mine Technical Services Training for Geologists, Ventilation, Rock Engineers, Survey, Sampling and Mine Planners.
  • Responsible to Develop and Implement all Mine Technical Services Technical Occupations career paths.
  • Responsible for all Mine Technical Services Graduates development.
  • Responsible to implement all Skills Programmes in the Mine Technical Service.
  • Responsible to Develop and Implement all Mine Technical Service Technical Programmes and Training Schedules.
  • Responsible for compliance to Mining Qualification Authority audits.
  • Responsible to ensure ISO 9001:2000 compliance for the Mine Technical Services Training.
  • Attend Chamber of Mines Meetings.
  • Attend Mining Qualifications Authority Meetings.
  • Attend Institute of Mine Surveyors Meetings.
  • Attend Rock Engineering Institute Meetings.
  • Attend all Technical Services Departmental Meetings and give feedback on Discipline specific training progress.
  • Ensure Professional Registration of specified Occupations in Mine Technical Services.
  • Develop Community Programmes for Social Labor Plan deliverables.
  • Develop Improvement Project for Skills Development within the scarce skills Occupations.
  • Develop and Implement Woman in Mining Pipelines for Occupations in the Mine Technical Services Departments.

Principal: Further Education

Development Institute of South Africa
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Implementation of largest Real Estate learnership programme in the Real Estate Industry.
  • Develop all campus programmes and schedules across South Africa.
  • Design and Implement all Train- the- Trainer Programmes, Assessor and Moderators programmes and rollout.
  • Draft and Implement all Training Schedules for all campuses.
  • Develop Portfolio of Evidence requirements for SETA audits.
  • Develop and Manage a Learner Management System.
  • Compile Training Completion reports for stipend remittance.
  • Ensure Implementation within allocated budgets.
  • Implementation of a Quality Management System for DITSA.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Supervised work of contracted employees to deliver work on schedule.
  • Developed ongoing programmes using good team communication and collaboration.

Mining Technical Services HRD Specialist

Lonmin Platinum
02.2008 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for all Mine Technical Services Training for Geologists, Ventilation, Rock Engineers, Survey, Sampling and Mine Planners.
  • Responsible to Develop and Implement all Mine Technical Services Technical Occupations career paths.
  • Responsible for all Mine Technical Services Graduates development.
  • Responsible to implement all Skills Programmes in the Mine Technical Service.
  • Responsible to Develop and Implement all Mine Technical Service Technical Programmes and Training Schedules.
  • Responsible for compliance to Mining Qualification Authority audits.
  • Responsible to ensure ISO 9001:2000 compliance for the Mine Technical Services Training.
  • Attend Chamber of Mines Meetings.
  • Attend Mining Qualifications Authority Meetings.
  • Attend Institute of Mine Surveyors Meetings.
  • Attend Rock Engineering Institute Meetings.
  • Attend all Technical Services Departmental Meetings and give feedback on Discipline specific training progress.
  • Ensure Professional Registration of specified Occupations in Mine Technical Services.

Training and Human Resource Specialist

SANPARKS
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for all Training and Human Resource Development activities.

Training and Human Resource Specialist

South African Police Services
01.1990 - 12.2002
  • Responsible for all Training and Human Resource Development activities.

Education

PhD - Mine Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
09.2025

MPhil - Leadership, Performance and Change

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma - Labour Law

University of Johannesburg

Advanced University Diploma - Education, Training and Development

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma - Police Management

Northwest University

Skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

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Certification

Chamber of Mines Basic Survey

Interests

Walking, Chess, Traveling

Awards

De Beers Underground Project- Designed and Developed Underground Training Management Framework., De Beers Global Safety Award 2017 for the Underground Project Training., LONMIN Platinum - She designed a Mining Coaching Pilot project, which resulted in an Industry Coaching Model to the value of R100 (Hundred) Million rand. The Model was presented at the National Mining Qualifications Authority: National Indaba and endorsed to be a funded National MQA project for all Mines to benefit from., LONMIN Platinum - Designed and implemented a Mining Technical Services Cadet Programme (Youth Development Programme for the Marikana Communities). This has been adopted across the mining industry. The model has been presented to the Mine Ventilation Society (MVSSA) Institute and South African Rock Engineering Institute., LONMIN Platinum - Managed the Technical Services Training and developed a highly successful Mine Technical Services Talent Management pipeline. The succession pools addressed scarce skills and hosted the highest number of women in mining candidates., South African National Parks - Received Director of Public Works, project flagship acknowledgement award, for social upliftment projects in neighboring communities of the national parks. Successfully implemented 3 Container based Computer centers in communities into 3 Presidential Poverty Nodes., South African National Parks - Implemented and piloted the first electronic leave management system. Enabling proper record keeping, in relation to leave pay outs., South African National Parks - Implemented and successfully piloted the first electronic performance management system for a unit in South African National Parks. Enabling Senior Management to do performance reviews in remote business units across South Africa., South African National Parks – Developed Supervisory and Management Development profiles and training programmes across business., South African National Parks - Implemented first Human Resource, Equity and Skills Development Committees- Invasive Species Control Unit., South African Police Service - Developed and implemented the first Sexual Offenses and Child Protection Unit Courses for South African Police., South African Police Service - National Commissioners Decoration received from Namibia and Botswana - Developed and implemented the first Child Protection Unit course for Namibian and Botswana Police., South African Police Service - Developed and implemented first accredited management development programme for drug enforcement officers in the South Africa., South African Police Service - Best Student- Junior Commanders Course Level 1 and Level 2, DITASA – Designed and Implemented the largest Real Estate Learnership Programme in South Africa – Project Value R200 million, University of Johannesburg - Selected to form part of the master's degree research programme team, by SANPAD and Vrye University of Amsterdam, to research Work Identity in SA., Delivered research findings at Vrye University 2008 in Amsterdam along with full research team., Delivered a research paper at the National Conference for Industrial Psychologists: 2008 at the CSIR entitled: Defining Work Identity in a Post-Apartheid South Africa.

Affiliations

  • Affiliate Member - Institute of Mine Surveyors South Africa (IMMSA) (2015)
  • Member - South African National Institute Rock Engineering (SANIRE) (2015)
  • Chartered HR Practitioner - South African Board of Personnel Practitioner (SABPP) (1998)

Career goals

  • To establish a programmes / project that will create more self-sustaining communities situated around mines.
  • To establish Industry Coaching Model Adopted by the Mining Qualifications Authority.
  • Develop Mining Technical Services Cadet Programme.

Timeline

Business Partner Technical Training

Tharisa Minerals
07.2024 - 09.2025

Global Training Lead

Orica GroundProbe
04.2023 - 06.2024

Business Operations Manager

E-Procure
09.2019 - 03.2023

Venetia Underground Project Training Lead

Anglo American / De Beers
12.2016 - 08.2019

Training Manager: Voorspoed Opencast Mine

Anglo American / De Beers Group of Companies
01.2016 - 12.2016

Mine Technical Services HRD Specialist

Lonmin Platinum
01.2012 - 12.2015

Principal: Further Education

Development Institute of South Africa
01.2010 - 12.2011

Mining Technical Services HRD Specialist

Lonmin Platinum
02.2008 - 12.2009

Training and Human Resource Specialist

SANPARKS
01.2003 - 12.2008

Training and Human Resource Specialist

South African Police Services
01.1990 - 12.2002

PhD - Mine Engineering

University of Johannesburg

MPhil - Leadership, Performance and Change

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma - Labour Law

University of Johannesburg

Advanced University Diploma - Education, Training and Development

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma - Police Management

Northwest University

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