Electrical Technical Training Officer

About the position

SASA- Electrical Technical Training Officer



Shukela Training Centre has a permanent employment opportunity for an experienced to report to the Electrical Technical Training Manager, based in Mount Edgecombe.

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

The successful incumbent will have an opportunity to contribute to the training and development of up-and-coming Electrical/millwright artisans as well as Solar Service Technician.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 Electrical 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:

Education and Experience:

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

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualities:

• Accreditation by the National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB) as an Assessor
• Certification of training in solar photovoltaic systems/Trade Test qualification (Green Card)
• Proven experience as a Solar PV Service Technician
• Previous experience as a Facilitator/Assessor/Trainer
• Effective communication

Desired Skills:

• Electrical
• Technical
• Engineering