Plastics Technician Apprenticeship Trainer

ALPLA INC.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Training & development

Global exposure

Job summary

ALPLA INC. in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated trainer to oversee the Plastics Technician Apprenticeship Programme, delivering classroom, workshop and on-the-job training across plastics manufacturing processes.

You will plan curricula, develop materials, facilitate assessments, and ensure safety, QA standards, and Austrian final-exam compliance, while updating learner records and coordinating with plant mentors.

Qualifications

• Trade related occupational certification.
• 3-5 years industry work experience post Apprenticeship.
• 2-5 years work experience as a Facilitator or Assessor.
• Understanding of MerSETA and QCTO processes.
• 3 years of experience in a Plastic Packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Train plastics technician apprentices.
• Plan and develop training calendar including on-the-job training.
• Integrate Austrian topics with SA curriculum modules.
• Develop and review training material and documents.
• Plan, develop and implement lesson plans.
• Coordinate and conduct facilitation for apprentices.
• Prepare classrooms and workshop for training.
• Provide training on key practical and personal skills.
• Give theory lessons in plastic processing, material science, etc.
• Plan and prepare apprentices for assessments as required.
• Monthly reporting on programme progress and evaluations.
• Ensure safety for Plant and Training workshop.
• Maintain machines and equipment availability.
• Preventative maintenance on workshop machines.
• Collaborate with Plant technical personnel on developments.
• Maintain regular communication with Plant mentors.
• Ensure compliance with Austrian Final Exam & QCTO standards.
• Update databases in the Learner Management System.

Skills

Facilitation

Assessor

Plastics

Education

Trade certification in plastics

Job description

ALPLA INC. in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated trainer to oversee the Plastics Technician Apprenticeship Programme, delivering classroom, workshop and on-the-job training across plastics manufacturing processes.

You will plan curricula, develop materials, facilitate assessments, and ensure safety, QA standards, and Austrian final-exam compliance, while updating learner records and coordinating with plant mentors.