Technical Training Officer (Instrument Mechanician) at Ntice Search

About the position

Shukela Training Centre -Technical Training Officer (Instrument Mechanician)



Shukela Training Centre has a permanent employment opportunity for an experienced Technical Training Officer (Instrument Mechanician), based at Mount Edgecombe

The Shukela Training Centre (STC) is a well-regarded training institution established about 50 years. The STC delivers high quality engineering & agricultural training to learners in the sugar industry inside and outside South Africa as well as to other industries

Skilled artisans are critical to addressing today's economic challenges and we would like to give you an opportunity to contribute to the training and development of up-and-coming artisans

Shukela Training Centre has a Permanent employment opportunity for an experienced Technical Training Officer: (Instrument Mechanician) reporting to the Electrical Technical Training Manager

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training to aspiring artisans

Duties:

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training to aspiring artisans. Tasks will include (but not limited to)
• Ensuring that training is delivered by means of appropriate training methods which ensure that learners acquire knowledge and skills as prescribed in the curriculum
• Ensuring that appropriate assessment methods and techniques are used to aid learners' progressive development and achievement of competences as prescribed in the curriculum
• Conducting various forms and types of assessments, including trade tests and moderations
• Providing course reports for all learners enrolled in allocated courses and assisting in the compilation of learners Portfolios of Evidence (POEs)
• Designing, developing, and preparing quality training materials as well as ongoing refinement and improvement of available training materials and resources
• Contributing to the development and implementation of customized training to meet customers' specific needs
• Maintaining an "expert" knowledge level of the Instrument Mechanician trade through continuous professional development and participation in special projects and assignments as delegated by Management
• Ensuring that training equipment is kept in good working order and appearance and in a ready to use state at all times
• Ensuring that a health and safety work ethic is instilled in learners in his/her care and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Shukela Training Centre Safety Standards

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of an N3 Certificate, or a relevant NQF 4 qualification and a successful completion of a National Trade test in Instrument Mechanician trade
• A minimum of 3 years industry work experience post apprenticeship
• Computer literacy in MS Office

Advantageous Skills:

• Accreditation by the National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB) as an Assessor
• Previous experience as a Facilitator/Assessor/Trainer
• Effective communication

Desired Skills:

• Technical
• Training
• Officer