Mechanical Training Officer: Apprentices & Community Skills

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in Mpumalanga seeks a Technical Training Officer: Mechanical to deliver accredited training for apprentices, artisans and skilled employees, and to run unaccredited short courses for community upliftment. The role reports to the Learning Manager and focuses on safe, effective learning aligned to industry standards.

You will manage assessments, develop materials and coordinate apprentice intake while collaborating with Engineering, HR and external SETAs to support artisan development and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths (not Maths Literacy) and Science.
• Trade‑tested qualified – mechanical (fitting and turning).
• 3 years’ experience as an artisan in a manufacturing environment.
• Assessor and/or moderator qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience as a training facilitator would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical training in Mechanical disciplines aligned to apprenticeship programmes and trade requirements.
• Prepare apprentices for formative, summative, and trade test assessments through coaching and practical exposure.
• Conduct learner assessments, provide feedback, and maintain records and compliance documentation.
• Develop and update training material, exercises, assessments, and community skills programmes.
• Facilitate classroom and workshop training for apprentices, employees, and community learners.
• Coordinate apprentice recruitment, registration, and progression activities in line with SETA requirements.
• Monitor learner progress and provide coaching and interventions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Skills Development and external stakeholders.
• Ensure training activities comply with OH&S standards, assessment requirements, and quality systems.
• Maintain training resources, portfolios, attendance registers, and assessment records.

Skills

Artisan experience

Assessor qualification

Moderator qualification

Training facilitator experience

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Job description

Sappi in Mpumalanga seeks a Technical Training Officer: Mechanical to deliver accredited training for apprentices, artisans and skilled employees, and to run unaccredited short courses for community upliftment. The role reports to the Learning Manager and focuses on safe, effective learning aligned to industry standards.

You will manage assessments, develop materials and coordinate apprentice intake while collaborating with Engineering, HR and external SETAs to support artisan development and