Technical Training Supervisor

Air Products (S A) (Pty) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products (S A) (Pty) Ltd in Kempton Park is seeking a Technical Training Supervisor to lead and manage our technical training program within the Technical department.

You will supervise the training team, ensure trainer technical competence, review materials, manage training budgets, and drive continuous improvement through strong communication and administration skills.

Qualifications

• Matric plus an engineering qualification with ETDP certification.
• Post-graduate qualification in technical skills development is advantageous.
• 3–5 years L&D and technical training experience in gas/chemical or related industries.
• Strong supervisor, research and analytical skills.
• Content development and administration capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the technical training team (Train-the-Trainer).
• Moderate training quality and deliver customer value; assist with investigations as needed.
• Review training interventions and training materials.
• Oversee training finances: revenue/cost budgeting for training products.
• Manage change, provide technical support, and recruit/develop staff.

Skills

Training management

Content development

Change management

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Education

Matric

Engineering Qualification with ETDP Certification

Post-graduate in technical skills development

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Technical Training Supervisor

The above vacancy exists at our Technical department, Kempton Park, reporting to the Technical Manager. Suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of this role are invited to apply for this vacancy.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Technical Training Supervisor will be responsible for creating, executing, and supervising technical training programs, ensuring trainers possess necessary technical competence, providing technical support, and setting clear expectations. Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for supervising, training and management of the technical training team (Train-the-Trainer);
2. Provide management on training quality and customer value: moderation of training, accident investigations, etc.;
3. Review of training interventions and training material;
4. Training Financial - revenue/cost budget customers on training product knowledge;
5. Responsible for change management and providing technical support;
6. Responsible for recruitment and development of staff.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Minimum of a Matric qualification;
2. Must have an Engineering Qualification with relevant ETDP certification (eg. Facilitation, Assessor, Moderator, Curriculum Design);
3. A post-graduate qualification in technical, skills development and human capital/professional qualifications will be advantageous;
4. Minimum of 3-5 years L&D and Technical training experience within gas/chemical or related industry;
5. Must have strong Supervisor capabilities, as well as strong research and analytical skills;
6. Must have experience in content development;
7. Must have strong administration skills;
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential;
9. Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office suite.