In-House Trainer - Pretoria at Adams & Adams

Duties and responsibilities

Manage the Secretarial Training Centre

• Recruit new learners on an annual basis
• Update page on Firm's website with requirements and contact details
• Arrange functions and book conference rooms when necessary
• Prepare and equip training room for new learners
• Order stationary / study material
• Collect / create / update study material for the relevant subjects
• Compile all relevant practical training rosters and arrange practical training in various departments
• Arrange for other courses to be conducted where necessary, e.g., Business and/or Spoken English, Professionalism and Assertiveness workshops, Internal systems training
• Facilitate the relevant subjects, as well as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and learnership material
• Conduct continuous assessments of work done by learners
• Conduct examinations throughout Phase I and Phase II
• Issue progress reports to learners and results to management
• Control attendance, leave forms etc. of learners
• Assist learners with practical secretarial work
• Submit monthly progress reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer
• Assist learners with building Portfolio of Evidence for learnership
• Liaise with the SETA where necessary regarding external moderation

Conduct Staff training

• Conduct a secretarial bridging course with new Candidate Attorneys
• Coordinate specialized systems training
• Develop training programmes for identified training needs in the firm / arrange / conduct the training where necessary
• Report back to HR on assessments and training done
• Conduct specific orientation training
• Actively participate in HR team functions

Requirements

Skills and knowledge

• Good communication skills - both in English and Afrikaans
• Interpersonal skills – including mentoring and motivational skills
• Ability to maintain a high standard of education
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently, but also participate actively in a team
• Maintain a calm disposition when under pressure
• Dedication and tenacity
• Good organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, i.e. having a growth mindset
• Knowledge of legislation governing skills development (i.e. Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Qualifications Framework Act) will be advantageous
• Familiarity with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's) standards will be advantageous
• Have an understanding of assessment, moderation and accreditation process will be advantageous

Competencies

• Computyping (Computer and typing literacy essential)
• Audio typing (Transcription from dictation)
• Excellent typing skills
• Accounting (Basic)
• Legal Theory  – advantageous, but not essential
• English spoken and written
• Knowledge of CMS and Patricia

 Qualification/s

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Between Five to Eight years secretarial/paralegal experience
• A Secretarial / Paralegal diploma will be advantageous
• Business Administration Services NQF L4 will be advantageous