Facilitator – Fitter and Turner Trade at South West Gauteng College

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified as a Fitter & Turner with trade test passed, A diploma or equivalent qualification at REQV 13 level. 3 – 5 years or appropriate artisan experience as a Fitter & Turner in industry with specific experience in the following areas: Tools, equipment, machinery and materials, Basic engineering and rigging, Fabrication of components/work pieces, Dissemble, clean, inspect, overhaul and replace mechanical sub-assemblies, Fault finding and reporting, Pneumatic systems, Install and commission mechanical sub-assemblies and machines, Lubricating systems, Machining theory, Reading, understanding and drafting engineering drawings, Design specifications and standards, Marking off techniques, Understanding, fabricating and developing pipe systems,
• Welding: Shielded Metal Arc, Manual Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Oxy Fuel processes, Thermal and plasma cutting, Pipe development drawing principles and techniques, Pressure testing, Air arc carbon gouging.
• Education, Training and Development Practice (ETDP) or related qualification will be an added advantage.
• Qualification as a registered Assessor and/or Moderator for the Fitter & Turner trade will be an added advantage.
• 2 years or more training/workshop mentoring experience will be an added advantage

SKILLS SET:

• The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the Fitter & Turner industry, the legislative and regulatory environment, as well as knowledge of and experience in implementing Occupational Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation or lecturing and report writing skills.
• He/she will have planning and organizing skills, including lesson planning skills, analytical skills, conceptual ability and the ability to assess learners.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Suite
• A valid driver’s license.
• The preferred candidate will have the ability to take on a leadership and mentorship role, will be focused on customer service, be disciplined and professional and will have excellent interpersonal skills.
• He/she will be responsible for his/her own continuous professional development

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing theoretical and practical training applicable to the Fitter & Turner trade, and according to predetermined curriculum and lesson frameworks.
• Assess and/or moderate theoretical and practical competencies of learners in the programmes against pre-determined requirements.
• Ensure that training equipment, workshops and related resources are available and in working order and conduct regular inventory control.
• Perform administrative and management functions, including preparing and submitting reports to relevant authorities, preparation of training registers, preparation and completion of learner files, and any other administration required by oversight bodies.
• Attend industry and training workshops, as well as any other prescribed training to ensure own continuous professional development.
• Ensure training environment and activities are compliant to all safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Plan delivery of the occupational qualification in such a way that the learners are prepared to complete and pass the relevant assessments and trade test.
• Manage the scheduling of learner for theory and industry placement/practical components of the programme.