Lead Training Facilitator

Unitrans; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitrans seeks a skilled Lead Training Facilitator to develop impactful training programs, ensuring compliance and safety in driver behaviour across multiple African countries. The role requires leading a team to enhance learning initiatives, improve driver safety, and facilitate various training interventions in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Grade 12.
• 3 years management and leadership experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams across multiple African countries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise training facilitators across multiple countries.
• Implement and supervise training schedules.
• Report on training interventions and assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Training Development

Coaching

Risk Management

Education

NQF Level 5 in Human Resources or Education

Technical Moderator and Assessor accreditation

Learning and Development Facilitator Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree related to Human Resources or Education

Job description

Closing Date: 2025/06/02

Reference Number: UNI250526-1

Job Title: Lead Training Facilitator

Business Unit / Division: Agriculture

Contract: Central HR

Job Type Classification: Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City: Bryanston, Johannesburg

Location - Province: Gauteng

Location - Country: South Africa

Minimum Education Level: Diploma | Advanced Certificate

Job Advert Summary

Unitrans is seeking an experienced Lead Training Facilitator with a passion for learning and development, to join our team. This role is for a skilled professional eager to develop and deliver impactful training programs that empower our workforce by positively impacting driver behaviour. If you have a proven track record in training and want to make a positive impact, join us in shaping the future of Unitrans through innovative learning and development initiatives.

This role includes leading and supervising a team of Training Facilitators across multiple African countries, to deliver driver and operator training that promotes safety, compliance and upskilling of Operators across Unitrans. The Lead Training Facilitator role ensures delivery of training activities within a division (across countries) in alignment with organisational priorities.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Grade 12. NQF Level 5 in Human Resources or Education. Professional certifications – Technical (Moderator and Assessor accreditation) Learning and Development Facilitator Certificate. Skills Development Facilitator qualification. Related Bachelor’s Degree would be an advantage. Professional Certifications - Assessor and Moderator
• Industry Experience: Agriculture, Mining and/or Transport and Logistics
• Minimum of three (3) years management and leadership experience in a similar role is required
• Experience and a proven track record of managing teams across multiple African countries would be an advantage
• Experience with implementing new systems and processes to address business needs and achieve organisational goals

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and report on the expired training within the Division.
• Implementation and supervision of classroom and practical training schedules.
• Monthly moderation of completed assessments.
• Report on internal moderation.
• Perform subject matter expert duties during customer audits.
• Train-the-Trainer duties (Safe Operating- and Work Procedures, Customer specific training requirements, Performance Based Standards, Convey Dangerous Goods by Road and Operate a Vehicle Combination).
• Assist with and supervise remedial training interventions (after incident/accident) and driver coaching activities (DriveCam, Mix Telematics).
• Intentional focus on high-risk drivers to improve on and eliminate high-risk driving behaviours.
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring of divisional Training Facilitators.
• Monitor DriveCam events and provide suggestions and advice regarding required training, and develop Toolbox talks to mitigate the risk.
• Report on completed training interventions (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually).
• Continuously assessing current and prospective Training Facilitators’ competencies and improve on shortcomings.
• Address and mitigate risk through the development of innovative and effective training and development programs for drivers, in consultation with the Group Training Manager and Divisional Head: Human Capital.
• Facilitation of periodic- and reinforcement training of Divisional staff.
• Assist with incident/accident investigation and compile training plans to improve on driving skills to prevent reoccurrences of incidents/accidents where applicable.
• Facilitate internal and legislative training interventions to new and current drivers, explaining and discussing content, clarifying terminology and illustrating examples to ensure understanding and learning of course content.
• Liaise with the Training Manager to develop long- and short-term training plans for the Division.
• Perform planned- and unplanned job observations to improve behavioural based safety.
• Act as a contingency during crisis situations.
• Lead, guide and direct a team of Training Facilitators