Technical Training Officer - Electrical and Instrumentation at Sappi

Description

• We are seeking a self-starting Technical Training Officer: Electrical and Instrumentation to deliver high-quality artisan training and skills development for Electrical and Instrumentation apprentices, ensuring compliance with South African QCTO requirements, occupational curricula, and workplace training standards.
• The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating theoretical, practical, and workplace-based learning interventions that develop competent artisans capable of operating safely and effectively within a plant environment.

This position reports to the Skills Centre Manager

As a Technical Training Officer: Electrical and Instrumentation will be responsible for:

• Deliver theoretical and practical training in Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines aligned to QCTO occupational curricula and apprenticeship requirements.
• Prepare apprentices for formative, summative, and trade test assessments through structured coaching and workplace exposure.
• Conduct learner assessments, provide developmental feedback, and maintain assessment integrity and compliance documentation.
• Develop and update technical training material, simulations, assessments, and practical exercises aligned to current engineering and plant technologies.
• Promote strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ensure all training activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards, safe work procedures, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records, portfolios of evidence, logbooks, attendance registers, and assessment documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Skills Development, SETAs, and external training providers to support artisan development and succession planning initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Recognised Trade Test as an Electrician, Instrument Mechanician, or dual trade qualification.
• Qualified Master Artisan and Wireman’s License preferred.
• ETDP qualification, Moderator and Assessor  Certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ relevant industrial plant experience in Electrical and/or Instrumentation maintenance.
• Extensive experience in fault finding, plant maintenance, shutdowns, and troubleshooting within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing apprentices or technical learners.
• Experience in artisan training and trade test preparation.
• Exposure to QCTO apprenticeship systems and compliance requirements is essential.