Learning Specialist-Technical (Foundational) X6 Global Grade 10

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Learning Facilitator to deliver theory and practical training for heavy earthmoving systems in line with Caterpillar curricula. You will assess learner progress and coach technical staff to meet OEM and regulatory standards.

You will coordinate with the Learning Manager: Technical and engage with customers to ensure quality programmes are implemented and training materials are ready. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant trade (Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic) – Red Seal.
• Four years’ post-qualification field service experience.
• Experience in coaching will be an advantage.
• Caterpillar product knowledge.
• Verbal and written communication (including presentation) (L2).
• Problem solving (L2).
• Mechanical reasoning (L2).
• Drive, energy and initiative (L1).
• Teamwork (L2).
• Business and financial acumen (L1).
• Motivating others (L1) developing people (L2).
• Technical competence (L2).
• Rule orientation (1).
• Self-management (including time management) (L1).
• Customer responsiveness (L1).
• Analytical thinking (L3).
• Problem solving (L3).
• Decision making & judgment (L3).
• Planning, organizing & monitoring (L3).
• Project & program management (L3).
• Results orientation (L3).
• Digital solutions & connected assets expertise (L3).
• Equipment productivity & fleet analytics (L3).
• Construction technology applications (L3).
• Communication & presentation skills (L3).
• Stakeholder management (L3).
• Collaboration & team development (L3).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning interventions according to the Caterpillar prescribed quality levels.
• Conduct theoretical and practical training on technical systems and components as required by the curriculum.
• Assess learning as per pre-defined processes.
• Coach and develop technical learners to the highest standard including OEM and regulatory standards.
• Implement the checklists/quality controls provided by the Learning Manager: Technical.
• Conduct training at customer sites as required.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure implementation of quality programmes/courses.
• Manage and implement quality learning practices including assessment of learning and course certification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning and organizing

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-management

Business and financial acumen

Education

Red Seal certified Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic

Tools

Caterpillar product knowledge

Job description

Key Outputs

Learning Facilitation

• Facilitate learning interventions according to the Caterpillar prescribed quality levels.
• Conduct theoretical and practical training on technical systems and components as required by the curriculum.
• Assess learning as per pre-defined processes.
• Coach and develop technical learners to the highest standard including standards set by OEMs (Caterpillar/Perkins etc.) and regulatory bodies such as merSETA/ MQA etc.
• Implement the checklists/quality controls provided by the Learning Manager: Technical
• Conduct training at customer sites as required.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the implementation of quality programmes/courses.

Evaluation & Support

• Manage and implement quality learning practices including but not limited to:
• Assessment of learning
• Course certification – ensure learners completed all requirements for certificates to be issued
• Recognize gaps in training and ensure alignment of program outcomes with business requirements.
• Recommend improvements to the Learning Manager: Technical / Learning Specialist: Compliance.

Learning Management

• Complete and process training administration according to Learning Academy policy and procedures
• Ensure all materials for the classes are in place before classes commence (including tools booked for practicals, training materials are ready, etc.)
• Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships internally and externally (with business/functional leaders, i.e. be a trusted advisor).

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Qualified in relevant trade (Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic) – “Red Seal”
• Four years’ post qualification experience in relevant industry Field Service experience
• Experience in Coaching will be an advantage
• Caterpillar Product knowledge
• Verbal and written communication (including presentation) (L2)
• Problem Solving (L2)
• Mechanical Reasoning (L2)
• Drive, Energy and Initiative (L1)
• Teamwork (L2)
• Business and Financial Acumen (L1)
• Motivating Others (L1) Developing People(L2)
• Technical Competence (L2)
• Rule Orientation (1)
• Self-Management (including time management) (L1)
• Customer Responsiveness (L1)
• Analytical Thinking (L3)
• Problem Solving (L3)
• Decision Making & Judgement (L3)
• Planning, Organising & Monitoring (L3)
• Project & Program Management (L3)
• Results Orientation (L3)
• Digital Solutions & Connected Assets Expertise (L3)
• Equipment Productivity & Fleet Analytics (L3)
• Construction Technology Applications (L3)
• Communication & Presentation Skills (L3)
• Stakeholder Management (L3)
• Collaboration & Team Development (L3)