Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts technical training programs using recognized training techniques and tools.
• Identifies training needs and certification requirements relevant to the Technical Training Centre.
• Prepares training material and classroom agenda.
• Implements and monitors Artisan Development programmes for selected learners (Learnerships, Apprenticeship & ARPL).
• Evaluates and enhances technical instructional delivery on continuous basis.
• Ensures the quality and consistency of course content throughout the life cycle of a course.
• Manages training programmes in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and the technical training Quality Management System.
• Ensures apprentices/learners/employees are competent in all the required training modules.
• Plans and directs classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, workshop tooling.
• Identifies internal and external technical training programs to address competency/learning gaps.
• Liaises with both internal and external stakeholders regarding employee training needs & skills development.
• Liaises with subject matter experts regarding instructional design.
• Assists with the development of training aids such as learner guides, manuals, handbooks, practical training equipment (mock- ups), presentation packs, hand-outs, etc.
• Informs employees about various technical training options.
• Designs and develops individual training and development plans.
• Manages all necessary consumables relevant learning programmes
• Participates in the actions of improvement within area of responsibility
• Supports production by providing technical training and development expertise.
• Prepares and Conducts outcomes-based assessment of presented learning programmes 
• Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching,  etc.
• Conducts training in two special process and two special operations training modules (Alstom Transport).
• Designs and applies assessment tools to measure training effectiveness. 
• Provides feedback to program participants and management on progress, implements technical training improvement strategies.
• Maintains employee training records.
• Ensures that all EHS rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Ensures that all company rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external training providers.
• Keeps abreast with all relevant training legislative changes.
• Keeps up to date with current technical training design and development methodologies.
• Attends all the required meetings.
• Maintains discipline in the Technical Training Centre.
• Prepares and presents reports to business as may be required.
• Manages all assets in area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum NTC 5
• Spray Painting Trade Test Qualification (Red Seal)
• Registered Assessor.
• Facilitator qualification.
• 3to 5 years’ experience in post-apprenticeship experience.  
• Intermediate Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet)

Added Advantage

• Experience as a Technical Trainer
• Higher Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education and Development Practices
• National Technical Diploma
• Relevant industry experience