Automotive Trainer

Sydsen Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical training provider in South Africa seeks a qualified technician to deliver national technical training and create engaging learning content. Candidates should have a Red Seal Trade Test and experience in workshop training. The role involves mentoring dealer technicians and managing e-learning content. High computer literacy and a willingness to travel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified technician with workshop experience and training facilitation skills.
• Experience in curriculum design, assessments, and competency-based testing.
• High computer literacy and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver national technical training and mentor dealer technicians.
• Create engaging learning content and track results.
• On-site coaching and post-training performance follow-up.

Skills

Hands-on workshop experience

Strong training facilitation skills

Comfortable creating digital content

Confident communication

Diagnostic excellence

Education

Red Seal Trade Test (Diesel / Motor Mechanic)

N6 / National Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical

Tools

Microsoft tools

LMS management

Job description

Introduction

We're expanding our training and development footprint to future-proof technician capability in South Africa's LCV and CV dealer network.

This role exists to turn complex OEM technology into simple, practical learning that drives first-time-fix, uptime, and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• A qualified technician who combines their hands-on workshop experience with strong training facilitation skills.
• A confident communicator who can inspire, instruct and assess technicians of all levels.
• Someone comfortable creating digital content, managing LMS records and supporting hybrid / EV awareness.
• Key competencies
• Comprehensive systems knowledge : powertrain, chassis, electrical, telematics, ADAS.
• Diagnostic excellence : scan-tool use, oscilloscope, wiring diagrams, fault-tree logic.
• Facilitation mastery : engaging classroom, workshop and virtual delivery.
• Curriculum design : job aids, assessments, and alignment to OEM and merSETA standards.
• Assessment practice : competency-based testing, RPL, and feedback reports.
• Digital fluency : e-learning authoring, Microsoft tools, LMS management.
• Field engagement : on-site coaching and post-training performance follow-up.
• Compliance : OHS, HV awareness, and POPIA-compliant documentation.
• You will deliver national technical training, create engaging learning content, mentor dealer technicians, track results, and support technical readiness for new models and service campaigns.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Red Seal Trade Test (Diesel / Motor Mechanic).
• N6 / National Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical.
• OEM / Brand technical training background.
• Dealership workshop experience (foreman or diagnostic level).
• Willingness to travel and valid Code B licence.
• High computer literacy.
• Nice to have: Assessor / Moderator registration, hybrid / EV safety certification, or ADAS / Telematics trainer background.

Interested?