Driver Training Academy Instructor/Assessor at Value Logistics

Purpose of the Job

• The DTA Instructor will assume full accountability and responsibility for all Assessments and administration that come with facilitation. The instructor will coach new and existing driver to evaluate the standard of the driver competency.

Key Responsibilities 

• Evaluate new and existing Driver
• Ensure all new drivers are properly and efficiently evaluated
• Conduct annual driver assessment and soft skills training for all the drivers as per training schedule
• Ensure all relevant documents are available before/after training is conducted
• Capture all evaluations on the SHEQx system
• Ensure correct information is captured on the SHEQx daily
• Report all the drivers evaluated to the business on number of evaluations conducted
• Ensure all training documents are fully completed and signed off by both the candidate and the Assessor
• Ensure attendance registers are fully completed with the course name, duration of training and all learner signatures before sharing the register with the Group training for VIP capturing daily
• Assist with emergency or urgent new driver evaluations during peak or whenever required by the business.
• Operate a counterbalance lift truck (Forklift)
• Conduct novice forklift training and refresher training for all forklift operators
• Ensure participation is active in the classroom for theoretical training
• Conduct practical assessment using the forklift to determine the operator’s competency
• Ensure compliance with the quality management system when completing the training documents
• Conduct outcome-based assessment on the portfolio of evidence within 5 days after the completion of training
• Share the assessment results with the candidate and inform the DTA Admin Supervisor for record keeping
• Ensure all relevant documents are available before conducting training for Novice such as certified copy of ID, proof of medical fitness and CV
• Capture all forklift training on SHEQx and update licenses continuously
• Ensure correct information is captured on SHEQx such as Employee name, ID number and the job title
• Make sure that completed documentation is shared with the DTA admin supervisor to make certificates
• Conduct training on Operate a Crane, Lift trucks rigid vehicles and convey dangerous goods and basic fire fighting
• Conduct training and refresher training for all operator training and as per DTA accredited scope not limited to: Operate a truck mounted crane, Operate lifting equipment, Reach truck, Powered pallet truck, Operate rigid light / heavy vehicle, Convey Dangerous Goods by Road, Basic fire fighting and Operate a vehicle combination
• Ensure class participation in class for theoretical training and make sure the class is conducive for learning
• Prepare learners for assessment by explaining the assessment process to be followed
• Conduct practical assessment using the lifting equipment to determine the operator’s competency
• Ensure compliance with the quality management system when completing the training documents by ensuring that there are no blank spaces in the training documents
• Conduct outcome-based assessment on the portfolio of evidence within 5 days after the completion of training
• Share the assessment results with the candidate and inform the DTA Admin Supervisor for record keeping
• Share the fully completed and Assessed POE with the Admin Supervisor for filling
• Ensure all relevant documents are available before conducting training for Novice such as certified copy of ID, proof of medical fitness and CV
• Capture all lifting equipment training on SHEQx and update licenses continuously
• Ensure correct information is captured on SHEQx such as Employee name, ID number and the job title
• Administration of Certificates and Licenses
• Check the accuracy of the employee details on the certificate and licenses before handing over to DTA Admin Supervisor
• Send communication to the DTA Technical Manager where employee is not declared competent and provide advice on the next step they should follow – Whether retraining and reassessment is recommended
• Ensure that all copies of certificates and licenses issued are attached to the employee
• Assessment
• Conduct outcome-based assessments for all the DTA accredited scope and as per Assessor registration scope
• Take full responsibility and accountability of your Assessor registration, registration must always be valid and renewed accordingly
• Compile Assessment report after every Assessment is conducted
• Ensure learner information sheet is fully completed and signed by the learner before commencing with Assessment
• Moderation
• Compile Moderation plan before moderation takes place
• Take full responsibility to keep Moderator registration update at all times, Moderation cannot take place if moderator is not fully registered with the relevant Quality Partners (TETA and QCTO)
• Conduct Outcome-based moderation for the Assessment documents covered by the DTA accredited scope
• Ensure that 50% to 80% POEs are moderated within 3 months of the concluded Assessments
• Provide constructive feedback to the Assessor to ensure improvement in Assessment of POEs
• Conduct pre and post moderation meeting each time moderation is conducted
• General Task
• Assist with planning for onsite audits and TETA related admin task where required
• Assist with TETA related admin for extension of scope required by the business
• Ensure proper housekeeping is adhered to in the area of work such as Instructors office and the Training rooms
• Report any damaged assets to the DTA Administrative Supervisor
•  Take care of the company provided PPE and ensure wearing PPE is adhered to as per required training
• Be flexible to assist the business during peak time with any urgent training or evaluation as requested by the business
• Perform any reasonable task as directed by superiors
• Adhere to all the delegation and instruction provided by the DTA Technical Manager
• Travel to all regions where training is required with the approval from the DTA Technical Manager
• Ensure full responsibility on pre and post trip inspection on the Value provided vehicle
• Fully comply with the DTA requirement when you drive to other branch for training with company vehicle by completing the logbook at all times and keeping it safe

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Assessor certificate
• Moderator certificate
• Train the Trainer certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Facilitation and Assessor.
• Skills Required
• Good communication skills
• Facilitation skills
• Driving skills

Personal Attritutes 

• Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Deadline driven with a “I can do” attitude
• Willingness to explore new ways of work
• Willingness to assist with new projects
• Personal Attritutes 
• Knowledge on SAQA framework, Skills Development Act and Driven Machinery regulations
• Experience in a blended learning approach
• Superior verbal and written business English
• Knowledge 
• Knowledge on SAQA framework, Skills Development Act and Driven Machinery regulations
• Experience in a blended learning approach
• Superior verbal and written business English