Job Openings at Volvo Group

Job description

Main purpose is to conduct driver training for the UD Trucks Dealer network and Fleet Customers to ensure that vehicles are utilised optimally.

Job Objectives

Operational

• To develop and customise training courses with new product information, and maintain Course Material to ensure that it remain current.
• Responsible to ensure that training materials/equipment (lecture rooms and vehicles) are ready and available, before commencement of the course. To be in accordance with course requirements and the QMS.
• To facilitate driver training courses, locally (Rosslyn) and regionally (South Africa and Africa), on the UD Trucks product range.
• To conduct assessments (practical and theoretical tests on students) in line with SAQA and QMS requirements.
• Responsible to ensure effective and efficient Administration on training documentation (attendance registers, feedback reports – student and trainer.
• Responsible to do effective and efficient feedback via reports to clients on attendees’ performance and results, and make suggestions on further training needs where applicable.

Client

• To develop and customise training courses with new product information, and maintain Course Material to ensure that it remain current.
• To ensure that logistical arrangements for training are in place.

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate in ETD or related field (outcomes based education; training facilitation skills, assessment) an advantage.
• Registered Assessor (advantageous).
• Code 14 Driver’s License (essential).
• Ability to speak at least one African language a definite advantage.

Job Experience

2-4 years in a similar position.

Job Knowledge

• Quality Management Systems (Training best practices) (essential).
• Industry knowledge (Heavy Trucking) (essential).
• Knowledge of assessment practices.
• Course development (advantageous).

Job Related Skills

• Oral and written communication skills (essential).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Excellent driving skills on commercial vehicles (essential) – practical test to be conducted.
• Computer literacy (MS Office: MS Word & PP – Intermediate)
• Maintain discipline, and provide direction.

Key Competencies

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Relating and Networking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Writing and Reporting
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Learning and Researching
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.

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Job description

Main Purpose is to demonstrate UD Trucks in order to maximise the capabilities and performance of the vehicles whilst insuring the lowest possible running cost.

Job Objectives

• To strengthen the brand in the market place by proving to fleet customers the effectiveness of UD.
• To support the Sales Department in achieving sales targets through the proper demonstration of UD products.
• To provide expert advice to customers in all aspects of driver skills and vehicle safety to prove the efficiency of the trucks.
• To compile written reports on specific customer demonstrations as well as driver skills analysed in order to improve the productivity of the vehicle(s).
• To effectively manage time to ensure the professional service and support of all customers in the network.
• To manage all expenses in line with the business plan parameters ensuring lowest possible expenditure.

Education

• Grade 10.
• EC Driver's Licence with PDP.

Job Experience

5 years truck driver experience preferably on extra heavy commercial vehicles.

Job Knowledge

• Proper Truck Road Usage (XHCV).
• Basic South African Road Legislation.
• Basic Truck Mechanical Operation.
• Truck Related Product Knowledge.

Job Related Skills

• Expert Heavy Truck Driving.
• Defensive Driving.
• Safety Driving.
• Checking Communication.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Required Competencies

• Leading and Supervising.
• Adhering to Principles and Values.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Applying Expertise and Technology.
• Analysing.
• Planning and Organising.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Following Instructions and Procedures.
• Adapting and Responding to Change.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.