SafetyCloud Technical Driver Facilitator/Trainer, Boksburg at SafetySA

Closing Date : 29 October 2026

Purpose:

• To design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality accredited driver training programmes that enhance driver competence, promote safe driving behaviours, and reduce transport-related risks across client operations.
• The Technical Driver Facilitator is responsible for facilitating theoretical and practical driver training, conducting assessments, providing coaching and mentorship, and ensuring compliance with all TETA, SAQA, SETA, QCTO, and internal quality assurance requirements while promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Training Facilitation and Delivery

• Facilitate engaging, learner-centred theoretical and practical driver training programmes.
• Deliver accredited training interventions aligned with organisational and client requirements.
• Apply modern adult learning methodologies to accommodate different learning styles and experience levels.
• Adapt training delivery methods to ensure effective learner participation and knowledge retention.
• Deliver training in accordance with approved course material, lesson plans, and accreditation requirements.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages participation, accountability, and professional development.

Driver Coaching and Development

• Provide individual coaching and mentoring to drivers to improve competency and driving performance.
• Identify learner strengths, development areas, and behavioural risks.
• Deliver constructive feedback and support continuous learner development.
• Encourage compliance with road safety standards and defensive driving principles.
• Promote professional driving standards and safe driving behaviour.

Assessment and Competency Management

• Conduct competency-based theoretical and practical assessments in accordance with TETA and QCTO requirements.
• Assess learners against applicable unit standards and qualification outcomes.
• Compile, review, and maintain Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
• Ensure assessments are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent.
• Provide learners with assessment results and developmental feedback.
• Participate in moderation and verification activities where required.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with TETA, SAQA, SETA, QCTO, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records, attendance registers, assessment documentation, and reports.
• Support internal and external audits, accreditation reviews, and verification processes.
• Ensure all training documentation is completed and submitted within required timelines.
• Monitor training activities to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives relating to training quality and learner outcomes.

Road Safety and Defensive Driving Training

• Deliver defensive driving programmes and road safety awareness initiatives.
• Train learners on the National Road Traffic Act and applicable road safety legislation.
• Promote risk awareness and safe driving practices.
• Monitor driving behaviour and provide corrective coaching where required.
• Encourage a culture of safety and responsibility among drivers.
• Support accident reduction and transport risk management initiatives.

Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with learners, clients, operational teams, and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively regarding training schedules, learner progress, and programme outcomes.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.
• Provide professional support to clients and learners throughout the training process.
• Represent the company professionally during all engagements.

Training Equipment and Fleet Management

• Ensure proper use and care of training vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct pre-training inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Report maintenance issues, damages, and safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure all training equipment remains compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Promote responsible use of company assets and resources.

Reporting Processes

• Prepare and submit learner progress reports and training summaries.
• Maintain accurate learner records and training documentation.
• Record assessment results and competency outcomes.
• Track learner performance and developmental progress.
• Participate in planning, review, and continuous improvement meetings.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with company governance requirements.

Requirements 

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Valid South African Driver's Licence for relevant vehicle categories.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Accredited Driver Trainer or Facilitator Qualification (Essential).
• Registered TETA Driver Trainer / Facilitator Accreditation (Essential).
• Registered Assessor with the relevant ETQA/TETA (Highly Advantageous).
• Registered Moderator with the relevant ETQA/TETA (Highly Advantageous).
• Defensive Driving Certification (Advantageous).
• First Aid Certification (Advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' driving experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in training, facilitation, coaching, or learner development.
• Experience facilitating accredited driver training programmes.
• Experience conducting theoretical and practical driver assessments.
• Experience compiling and managing Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
• Experience working within TETA-accredited training environments.
• Experience working with adult learners across diverse operational environments.
• Experience within transport, logistics, fleet management, occupational safety, or related industries will be advantageous.

Skills

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Competency assessment and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Good planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Strong safety awareness and risk identification skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and related road safety legislation.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and best practices.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and learner-centred facilitation methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of TETA, SAQA, SETA, and QCTO requirements.
• Knowledge of assessment, moderation, and verification processes.
• Understanding of quality assurance requirements within accredited training environments.
• Knowledge of driver behaviour, transport risk management, and incident prevention.
• Understanding of fleet operations and driver competency requirements.

Other Requirements

• Valid South African Driver's Licence and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to travel to offices, training facilities, and client sites as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours where training schedules require.
• Ability to represent the company professionally at all times.

High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.