Basic Training Instructor - (Airframe) - Re Advert at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• Effective design, develop, deliver and evaluate competencies through quality Education Training and Development in a range of Technical as well as behavior skills within SAAT and to 3rd Party customers in accordance with National and International legislation and standards.

Principal Accountabilities    
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING:

• Research the training requirements through Needs Analysis and Task Analysis with SAA Technical and Third Party clients.
• Convene performance standards and requirements with customers for best fit
• Educate oneself using literature available, new knowledge technology internet subject matter experience to choose best fit training techniques.
• Design the training program including preparing of objectives / Purpose course content and evaluation measures for customers.
• Develop training material and curriculum guides, produce instructional materials and develop presentation plans.
• Plan the best fit strategy for the delivery of
• Compile learning materials through instructional writing and using electronic media (IS&IT).
• Revise & update curricula to stay abreast with Technology and the National and International Training Legislation (SDA, SAQA, EASA, FAR, CAA).
• Keep up to date with the latest Aircraft

ADMINISTRATION DUTIES:

• Administrate the Training environment, plan the best –fit strategy for the delivery of training and capture training and progress records.
• Arrange venues, availability of learning materials, and other training
• Arrange and ensure the serviceability / availability of tools, machines and equipment.
• Procure / order materials for practical tasks using the AMOS procedure for
• Arrange classrooms conducive to learning and training and to optimize
• Prepare administrative documents for the capture of administration
• Ensure the up-to date calibration of measuring equipment as required by legislation /
• Conduct administration duties including:
• Timecards
• Attendance Registers
• Discipline
• Training Control Documents
• Leave
• Record keeping
• Arrange travel concessions
• Provide training feedback monthly

DUTES IN THE DELIVERY OF TRAINING

• Facilitate the training program, using Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT) methodology and any other appropriate training methodology using adult training
• Ensure the effectiveness of Outcome Based Education/Training (OBET)
• Arrange and conduct field trips
• Demonstrate the use of machines, tools and
• Lecturing using overhead projectors, digital projectors, board and chalk, samples, charts, videos, IT equipment, handouts etc.
• Support training with the integration of cognitive development and life
• Apply Adult Learning

ON- JOB TRAINING

• Liaise with managerial staff in selective areas for the implementation of on-job training
• Design and develop OJT programs (and update) in accordance customer and training
• Ensure the effective transfer of training to production
• Provide on –job –training Guidance and control in Maintenance and Production
• Coaching learners to the effective implementation of training (Group & 1-on-1)

EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING

• Ensure candidates preparedness / readiness for
• Evaluate and assess the course
• Evaluate learner feedback on course
• Evaluate customer feedback on course
• Evaluate learner competence (attitude, knowledge and skills) and provide
• Set exam papers, self-test questions, practical exercises, Portfolio Evaluation checklists, activities and evidence guides.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of assessment
• Design memorandums/ answer
• Ensure the serviceability and availability of tooling and equipment in compliance with Regulatory Authority Requirements.
• Comply with National standards SDA and Other training authorities including international
• Process results for data capturing on occasion and monthly
• Manage disputes and appeals in the event of dissatisfaction from learners on the outcome of the assessment.
• Give feedback on performance and give
• Provide pre-employment bridging training and Trade Testing (ARPL)
• Conduct proficiency and Trade Testing on behalf of the department of Labour as an accredited service provider.
• Set and control phase
• Provide one- on –one assessment for students with special
• Assess candidates in Maintenance Type Training, theory as well as practical (EASA & OJT).
• Assist learners in fault finding/problem

GENERAL / AUXILIARY TRAINING 

• Participate in decision making with regard to the National Training Legislation and Unit Standard writing as per SDA.
• Provide bridging training for new
• Provide cadet Pilot training
• Perform maintenance, conduct maintenance training and certify release to service of Harvard aircraft complying with all Regulatory Authority Requirements.
• Design, Develop and Deliver special training
• Attend local and international development programs for self-
• Assist / provide training for secondary, part certification and full shop certification
• Assist HR with induction
• Assist with Safety, Health and Environment
• Retrain staff due to
• Provide training and assist in aircraft recovery and aircraft recovery
• Provide refresher / recurrent and certification
• Assist with employee wellbeing (EWB) and deal with personal and compassionate
• Control apprentice / learner
• Prepare staff for the attainment of certification
• Provide support training, recurrent training and refresher courses
• Assist the manager Training in his duties

GENERAL DUTIES

• Participate in Recruitment and selection initiatives(Learners and Technicians)
• Act as subject matter expert during interviews
• Participate in special projects
• Provide First Aid when required
• Attend meetings and participate in decision
• Participate in the monitoring of the budget and keep control
• Motivate the procurement of capital items for a specific Make provision to replace time –ex items due to depreciation/ damage/ unserviceable.
• Optimize material usage and control
• Ensure recycling of expandable
• Optimize course days/capacity training

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be a qualified Aviation Technician in their respective trades. (Mechanical)
• Must have 5 years post Apprentice experience in the Aviation Industry.
• Have acquired part certification or equivalent 
• Must have a driver’s license – Code B
• Harvard aircraft type license - advantageous
• Harvard maintenance experience - advantageous
• Must have passed a Train-the-trainer course - advantageous
• Accredited assessor level 5&6 i.a.w SDA and SETA requirements - advantageous

Knowledge and Skills    

• Must have good knowledge of SAQA. SDA, TETA, CAR, SAT MOP, and other Regulatory bodies.
• Computer Literate and elective required software package for a specific field of expertise.
• Good coaching and facilitation skills.
• Leadership skills
• Have very good people knowledge, problem solving skills including effective conflict resolution skills (tact).
• Must be a subject matter expert/field expert
• High level of interpersonal/ and intra-personal skills, zeal, tact, initiative, reliability, organizing skills, planning skills, controlling skills, leadership skills
• Business understanding skills
• Team building skills

Deadline:8th December,2025