Anthony Ford
Anthony Ford
121 Arend Road, Cashan 5, Rustenburg, South Africa
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Email:-LinkedIn: Anthony Ford
PROFILE
With extensive experience in Learning & Development and Mining, I am well adept in training
development, Mining, Health and Safety oversight, needs, and performance analysis. Whilst my onthe-job experience has enabled me to develop well-rounded skills, I excel at developing and
implementing large-scale high-quality learning and development strategies as well as realigning
business objectives with external environmental/legislative demands and realigning MQA Legacy
Qualifications/Skills programs QCTO Occupational Qualifications and Skills Programs to enhance
Mining and Learner Management Systems (LMS). I have established Training Centres from scratch
using limited resources and implemented Strategic Training Plans. I am also passionate about
performance management and training optimization.
With a solid Mining background, I develop Learning Materials (underground conventional and
mechanized) including skills programs such as OHS Representatives, Rock drill operators, Scraper
Winch operators, Blasting Assistants, Support Installer, Safe Declarers, and Trackless Mobile
Machinery – from entry-level to Mine Overseer level. I manage the development of all training
materials and various technical functions within an organization.
EDUCATION
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a) Education, Training and Development Qualifications
2015 – Central University of Technology
B-Tech in Human Resources Management
2003 – University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Education Training and Development
1994 – University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Trainer Development
2004 – MQA
Registered Moderator (No:- – MQA
Registered Assessor (No: 73334)
b) Mining Qualifications
1996 – Department of Minerals and Energy
Mine Overseer’s Certificate
1997 – Chamber of Mines
Safety Officer Certificate
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1988 – Department of Minerals and Energy
Blasting Certificate (Scheduled Mines)
c) Mines Rescue Service Qualifications
Served 21 years as brigadesman, 11 years as appointed Rescue Captain
2006 – Proto Captain: Advanced Certificate
2001 – Trapped Person Location Device
2001 – BG4 Breathing Apparatus
1999 – Mines Paramedic
1997 – Ropes Technician with Ore-Pass Experience
d) Computer Literacy
Proficient in MS Office
e) School Qualifications
1983 – Technical High School, Welkom
Matriculated
WORK EXPERIENCE
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HRD Specialist/ Director
December 2024 – Present | AGF Training Specialist (PTY) LTD
Specialisation areas:
• ISO 9001:2015 QMS, Auditing, Implementation, Gap Analysis, Certification support.
• SETA/QCTO Accreditation, DHET Registration.
• Learning Material Development as SME with MQA/QCTO.
• Training Systems aligned with Plan-Do-Check-Act principles.
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Senior ETD Officer (ETD Coordinator) – Quality Assurance
January 2022 – November 2024 | Murray & Roberts Cementation – South Africa (MRTA)
Focus areas:
• Oversaw ISO 9001:2015 and QMS audits, compliance and learning material enhancement.
• Ensured assessment compliance with VARCS principles and conducted VFLs.
• Aligned training to MHSA Chapters 4, 8, and 14 requirements.
• Monitored and mitigated risks within QA frameworks.
Reference: Jacobus Kruger |- /-
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Technical Training Manager – Mining Training
January 2020 – December 2021 | De Beers Group (PTY) LTD – South Africa
• Established and managed underground training centre at Venetia Mine.
• Transitioned workforce from open-pit to underground TMM mining.
• Ensured compliance with MHSA training standards.
Reference: Koos Nel |- /-
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HRD Specialist/ Director
March 2018 – December 2019 | AGF Auditing & Consulting (PTY) LTD
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• Delivered ISO 9001:2015 implementations and audits.
• Assisted with MQA, QCTO, DHET accreditations.
• Developed compliant learning material and frameworks.
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HRD Superintendent / Training Manager
1997 – March 2018 | Impala Platinum Mine – South Africa
• Established TMM and Conventional Mining Training Centres.
• Developed high-impact training strategies.
• Led audits, compliance and reporting to stakeholders.
Key Achievements:
• Mining Charter targets achieved via in-house programs.
• Built eLearning platforms and TMM centres.
• Served on MQA, SAQA, QCTO, COM, and NW Tripartite forums.
Reference: Grant Gatzke |- /-
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Senior Training Officer: Learning and Development
1983 – 1997 | Anglo American Cooperation Mine – South Africa
• Progressed from learner to Mine Overseer and Training Lead.
• Handled production planning, IR, risk management, and learnership analysis.
HOBBIES
Mountain Biking | Rugby | Traveling | Golf
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