Training Officer I at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd are currently looking for a Training Officer to join our dynamic People Development Team. This role will be responsible to facilitate, assess and training new and current drivers on the accredited and non-accredited internal driver training curriculum, including practical training. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Registered Assessor with TETA
• Facilitation Certificate will be an added advantage and knowledge of
  • Operate a vehicle Combination,
  • Fire Fighting
  • Convey Dangerous Goods by Road
  • First Aid
  • Plan Road Transport and Load General Freight
  • Working at Heights
• 5 years’ experience as a Driver Trainer
• Valid unendorsed Code EC and PrDP (DGP)
• Medically Fit
• Own reliable transport
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Registered Moderator with TETA (advantageous)
• Any additional African language (advantageous)
• PBS vehicle knowledge (advantageous)

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)
• Interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Project management
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Time management, Planning & organizing skills
• Customer Centric
• Ability to operate a vehicle combination (double and semi-trailers)
• Effective report writing and record keeping skills

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Road Traffic Act and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Transport Regulations, guidelines and policies
• Knowledge and experience in Health & Safety practices & procedures advantageous
• Customer Audits
• TETA/QCTO Landscape
• Knowledge of the RTMS
• DriveRisk/Mix Telematics knowledge (coaching of driving behaviours)
• Knowledge of different vehicle and trailer types.

Duties & Responsibilities    

•     Liaise with HRD Manager to develop long and short-term training plans
•     Present training to learners on course content.
•     Explain and discuss content with learners/attendees. 
•     Evaluate the effectiveness of training according to TETA requirements
•     Continuously assessing current and prospective drivers’ competencies and improve on shortcomings
•     Conduct practical driver skills assessments prior to employment and bi-annually 
•     Testing and on-route evaluation of the drivers
•     Remedial driver training when and where required. 
•     Clarifying terminology and using illustrations to ensure understanding and learning of course content
•     Assist in incident /accident investigations when/where necessary 
•     Identify training needs from incidents/accidents and recommend necessary training requirements to meet required performance standards 
•     Ensuring that all material and delivery of training material must be uniform and of a high standard
•     Management of stationary requirements for training sessions (manuals, pens etc.)
•     Ensure training records are completed and sent through to the HRD Centre as per training admin process 
•     Implement and stick to the set Training schedule. 
•     Assist with RRA’s when and where required and develop/create JMP’s