Hybrid Driver Trainer — Commercial Fleet Safety Expert

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Impact on safety culture

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Driver Trainer for a hybrid Upington-based role, delivering on-site and remote training focused on defensive driving, safety checks, compliance, and efficiency.

You will develop materials, run practical and theoretical sessions, and assess driver competency, while maintaining records and staying updated on evolving regulations. PDP and extensive driving experience required.

Qualifications

• Valid PDP and extensive experience as a commercial driver (Code 10/14).
• Proven experience in adult education and driver training.
• Strong knowledge of South African road safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop engaging training content.
• Experience with hybrid training delivery and record-keeping.
• Proficiency with training technologies and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and update training programs for commercial drivers.
• Conduct classroom-based and practical, on-road driver training sessions.
• Assess driver performance and provide feedback and guidance.
• Ensure training content aligns with national and provincial transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions and attendance.
• Collaborate with fleet management to identify training needs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and best practices.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, and assessment tools.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in driver training and safety technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the training program.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Presentations

Communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Training technologies

Computer skills

Education

Professional Driver's Permit (PDP)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Driver Trainer for a hybrid Upington-based role, delivering on-site and remote training focused on defensive driving, safety checks, compliance, and efficiency.

You will develop materials, run practical and theoretical sessions, and assess driver competency, while maintaining records and staying updated on evolving regulations. PDP and extensive driving experience required.