Training Officer

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water treatment industry is seeking a qualified professional to manage operations and training in Mpumalanga. The role involves developing training programs, managing SOPs, and ensuring team competence. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or science and experience in water treatment technologies.

Qualifications

• Three years relevant experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience in the water treatment industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop standard operating procedures for the plants.
• Organize and facilitate training for operations and maintenance teams.
• Identify gaps in team competence and develop training programs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Chemical Engineering Diploma

Job description

This position exists in the Operations and Maintenance Department in Mpumalanga, Emalahleni. Reporting to the operations manager, responsibilities include to ensure a competent team and supporting continuous training and skills development in the operations and maintenance teams in the area.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Manage, review, update and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the plants.
• Develop and manage training matrix.
• Give supervisors PTO matrix and planning.
• Organize, support, and facilitate appropriate training.
• Manage, document, and execute planned training observations (PTO)
• Identify gaps in team competence and assist in identifying and organizing training to close the gaps.
• Site specific training for new team members.
• Develop training programmes for onboarding of new staff.
• Develop material for technical training for current and new staff.
• Develop training systems to ensure continuous growth and development for the team.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate engineering or science major is preferred.
• Chemical engineering diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years relevant experience in an engineering environment.
• Three years relevant experience in the water treatment industry will be preferred.
• Preferably experience working with the following water treatment technologies : Reverse Osmosis (RO), ultra-filtration (UF), softening
• Experience in management / supervision will be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technical foundation :

o Theory understanding of water treatment (UF, RO, softening)

o Maintain systems to ensure compliance.

• Strong drive and understanding for systems
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
• Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application thereof.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.
• Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Team player
• Teachable

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medically fit in line with client requirements :

o Treatment plant environment, exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals within the allowable exposure limits as defined by Department of Labour.

o See in the normal visual range with or without correction to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

o Hear the normal audio range with or without correction.