Training Facilitator

Unitrans; Darnall; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Agriculture sector seeks a Training Facilitator to coach and assess drivers. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, presenting training, and developing training plans. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a training facilitator or similar role.
• Experience in operating specific type of trucks/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment assessments and present training to learners.
• Evaluate learner’s competency according to TETA requirements.
• Implement a sustainable training schedule for all drivers and operators.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualified registered Training Facilitator and Assessor (ETDP & TETA)

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Closing Date 2025/05/12

Reference Number UNI250505-5

Job Title Training Facilitator

Business Unit / Division Agriculture

Contract Avoca Sugar

Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City DARNALL

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Training Facilitator 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
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Skills

• 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
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of road traffic legislation and relevant regulations
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and regulations

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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