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  • Posted: Aug 2, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its produc...
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    Technical Trainer

    Job description

    The main purpose of the job is to deliver professional technical training courses and provide competence development support for UD Trucks dealerships in South Africa/African Developing Markets.

    Reporting: This position will report to the Technical Training Manager.

    Job Objectives

    • Training
      • Negotiate and plan technical training initiatives with managers.
      • Analyse skills gaps and coach dealer network on training requests.
      • Develop innovative solutions to training needs.
      • Oversee the cost effectiveness of technical training by ensuring efficient use of resources, tools, systems, equipment etc.
      • To develop technical skills in line with competence gaps.
      • Coach and support the dealer network.
    • Analyse skills gaps.
      • Request/develop training programs to fill skills gaps.
      • Assist in selecting and specifying course content to be covered in training sessions.
      • Conduct Training courses in line with training for all Volvo Groups products.
      • Train technicians in order to close competence gaps for their prescribe job roles.
      • Assist with on the job training as and when required.
    • Do Train the Trainer training.
      • Assist with the supply/availability of self-study material.
      • Align training courses and content to the stipulated legal requirements and outcomes, where applicable.
      • Monitor industry trends, as well as internal service bulletins.
      • Provide input to managers on any recommended amendments/enhancements to any training materials, curriculum and/or interventions.
      • Keep all training records up to date, on a weekly basis
    • Resources
      • Ensure all Training environments are clean and safe.
      • Conduct regular tool and equipment checks.
      • Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order and are available for training.
      • Notify Technical Training Manager of any requirements for new tools or training models.
    • Workgroups
      • To ensure active participation in technical workgroups.
      • Ensure timely preparation of area presentations for the workgroups.
      • Report to Technical Training Manager on workgroup activities.
    • Customer focus
      • Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding the sharing of information on all technical aspects and / or processes

    Education

    Qualified Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician.

    Job Experience

    Experience in a Volvo/Renault Truck aftersales environment.

    Key Competencies

    • Leading and Supervising.
    • Applying Expertise and Technology.
    • Planning and Organising.
    • Presenting and Communicating Information.
    • Learning and Researching.
    • Adapting and Responding to Change.
    • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
    • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
    • Following Instructions and Procedures.

    Volvo Groups Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Volvo Group on xjobs.brassring.com to apply

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