About the position
Our client, market leader in the South African Roadside Assistance Services, is currently recruiting a permanent position for a Technical Trainer, based in Gauteng.
The Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering technical training and assessments within the motor industry, ensuring learners and technical staff develop the knowledge and practical skills required to meet industry standards. The role includes facilitating training programmes, developing course material, mentoring learners, and maintaining training equipment while ensuring administrative and reporting requirements are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct technical training classes for internal and external delegates
- Facilitate learnership training, assessments, and preparation programmes
- Conduct technical assessments and compile learner progress reports
- Provide technical training to technical support staff
- Develop and update organisation-specific technical training material and courses
- Research new technologies and trends within the motor industry
- Mentor, coach, and support learners throughout training programmes
- Ensure training administration is completed accurately and on time
- Maintain training equipment and tooling in good working order
- Maintain a professional and presentable image at all times
- Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Qualified trade certification in Mechanical or Auto Electrical field (Automotive Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, or Automotive Motor Mechanic)
- Assessor certification ESSENTIAL
- Facilitation certificate advantageous
- Training-related qualification advantageous
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified tradesman in relevant motor trades
- Minimum 3 years' experience in technical training, facilitation, assessing, or coaching within the motor industry
- Experience in developing technical training material advantageous
- Valid driver's license ESSENTIAL
- Willingness to qualify across multiple motor trade disciplines if required
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong technical expertise within the motor industry
- Knowledge of training methods, learner support, and coaching techniques
- Understanding of learning and motivation principles
- Knowledge of administrative and record-keeping procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Good interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Ability to work with diverse teams and individuals
- Strong diagnostic and technical problem-solving ability
- Effective planning, organising, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong teamwork and independent working capability
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methods
- High sense of urgency and accountability
Salary: Market related
Desired Skills:
- Technical
- Trainer
- Gauteng
