KwaZulu-Natal Area – KwaZulu-Natal: The Training Facilitator will be responsible for the coaching, training and assessment of customer facing drivers, as well as infield drivers and operators.
The prescribed in-house training is defensive driving skills. In addition to training facilitation, the candidate will be required to perform pre-employment assessments, new employee orientation and the development of existing employees or retraining of displaced workers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Qualified registered Training Facilitator and Assessor (ETDP & TETA)
• Understanding and practical implementation of the requirements of: Unit standard/s 123253 and 123254
• 5 years’ experience as a training facilitator or a similar role
• Experience working in the Agriculture industry
• Experience in operating specific type of trucks/machinery e.g. Volvo, Superlink tautliners, sugar cane hauliers, flat deck trailers
• Valid unendorsed code EC and PrDP (DGP)
• Articulate use of English (read and write)
• Conversant in Zulu

 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
 

• Knowledge of road traffic legislation and relevant regulations
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and regulations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Assertiveness
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Able to be flexible
• Computer literacy
• Report writing

 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Liaise with HR management to develop long and short-term training plans
• Conduct pre-employment assessments
• Present training to learners on course content
• Ensuring that learners understand the training content by explaining industry terminology and using illustrations and relevant examples.
• Evaluate the learner’s competency according to TETA requirements
• Conduct on-route and task evaluations of drivers and operators
• Coaching: Identify areas of improvement and retrain / coach employees to improve performance standards
• Assist with incident/accident investigation where required
• Recommend training to prevent incidents and accidents
• Assist with the identification of risks in the workplace, routes and tasks
• Management of stationery required for training sessions (manuals, pens etc.)
• Ensure training records are compiled, filed and distributed to all relevant stakeholders
• Implement a sustainable training schedule for all drivers and operators

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted