Contractor Logistics Trainer Warehouse Operations

Toyota; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Contractor Logistics Trainer in Johannesburg. The role involves ensuring staff training for safe and efficient operations, developing training materials, and supporting new employees through mentorship. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of training experience, particularly in warehousing, and possess strong communication skills. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of experience in delivering classroom training.
• Experience in training within warehousing and operations.
• Supervisory experience in logistics/manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff receive necessary training for safe and efficient operations.
• Create and update training materials.
• Evaluate and ensure effective delivery of training programs.
• Organize support for new employees through mentoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Training delivery

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Education

NQF Level 5 Qualification in Training & Higher Education or related

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job title : Contractor Logistics Trainer Warehouse Operations

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 23, 2025

• The main purpose of this position is to ensure that staff receive necessary training to operate safely and efficiently and optimize their performance. Research, development, and updating of training material as required. Manage administration regarding training facilitation. The Incumbent should be passionate about helping people learn and grow. Excellent communication skills & strong personality are essential in this role.

Duration

• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Key Performance Areas

• Create and Update process improvement training and coaching, mentoring and shadowing programs.
• Delivery process improvement training to employees and additional soft skills training session to help develop employees at all levels of the business.
• Evaluate and ensure effective delivery of process training and coaching and mentoring programs.
• Organize Training Champions, Coaches and Mentor to support new employees and monitor their performance and organize initiatives to drive improvements and efficiencies in warehouse.
• Partner with and support internal and external stakeholders to deliver training that improves efficiencies within warehousing operation.
• Foster, promote and contribute to a positive team environment throughout the warehouse

Qualifications and Experience

• NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Training & Higher Education / Industrial Psychology / ETDP (Education Training and Development Practices) or related
• Good understanding of effective learning and training content development methods.
• Min. 2 years of experience in delivering classroom training to employees at different levels
• Shop Floor / Dojo training experience preferable.
• Must have experience working within warehousing and operations.
• Supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics / manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complex calculations on planning and resources allocation.
• Insight & expertise to do trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Insight & expertise to initiate and implement successful Kaizen projects

Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Technical knowledge and skills.
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Quality awareness
• Teamwork
• Transportation / Logistics jobs