Technical Trainer

Sydsen Recruit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical training provider is looking for a Technical Trainer to design, deliver, and assess OEM-grade training for Commercial Vehicle and Light Commercial Vehicle technicians. The role involves coaching in-dealership teams and travel across South Africa and Africa. Essential qualifications include a Red Seal Diesel/Motor Mechanic qualification and experience in training delivery and dealership environments. The position is based in Pretoria with a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Technical Trainer experience within an OEM or premium brand is advantageous.
• Dealership workshop background (technician / foreman / diagnostician).
• Valid Code B licence and valid passport required.
• Authorized to work in South Africa.
• Fluent, well-spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Design & deliver high-impact training (workshops, virtual, e-learning).
• Assess competence & moderate portfolios.
• Coach technicians in-dealership.
• Support product launches & aftersales excellence.
• Travel across South Africa and periodic African trips.

Skills

OEM-level mastery of CV / LCV systems

Advanced diagnostics

Proven training delivery

Instructional design

Competency assessment

Digital fluency

Field coaching

Safety & compliance

Articulate English

Education

Red Seal Diesel / Motor Mechanic

N6 / National Diploma (Mechanical / Automotive)

Job description

Introduction

The Opportunity Join a high-impact programme to upskill Commercial Vehicle (CV) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealer technicians from apprentice to master level. You'll design, deliver, and assess OEM-grade training while coaching in-dealership teams nationwide and across the continent.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design & deliver high-impact training (workshops, virtual, e-learning)
• Assess competence & moderate portfolios
• Coach technicians in-dealership
• Support product launches & aftersales excellence
• Travel (South Africa + periodic African trips)

Desired Experience & Qualification

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• OEM-level mastery of CV / LCV systems: engines, drivelines, emissions, brakes, electrical/electronics, ADAS, CAN-bus, HVAC, telematics
• Advanced diagnostics: OEM platforms, oscilloscopes, guided fault-finding, root-cause analysis
• Proven training delivery: classroom, workshop, live-online for diverse technical audiences
• Instructional design: SAQA / merSETA-aligned modules, taskbooks, practical assessments
• Competency assessment: RPL, moderation, evidence portfolios, Kirkpatrick evaluation
• Digital fluency: LMS, Articulate / Rise, Microsoft, micro-learning videos
• Field coaching: on-site technician upskilling and dealer performance uplift
• Safety & compliance: OHS, HV awareness, POPIA recordkeeping
• Articulate English: credible with OEM and dealer stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal Diesel / Motor Mechanic
• N6 / National Diploma (Mechanical / Automotive)
• Technical Trainer experience within an OEM or premium brand (Advantageous)
• Dealership workshop background (technician / foreman / diagnostician)
• Valid Code B licence + valid passport
• Authorised to work in South Africa
• Fluent, well-spoken English (clear diction for training delivery)

Added Advantages

• ETDP Assessor / Moderator accreditation
• HV safety (L2 / L3)
• ADAS / telematics training experience

Package & Remuneration

• 12 months fixed-term contract
• Pretoria-based (home office + training venues)
• Extensive travel (national + Africa) – Must have a valid passport
• Training experience advantageous but not compulsory – OEM technical mastery is non-negotiable

Interested?

Interested?