Technical Training Officer - Vehicle - Tractor Mechanic at Ntice Search

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SASA- Technical Training Officer - Vehicle - Tractor Mechanic

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a contract vacancy for a Technical Training Officer- Tractor Mechanic based in Mtunzini.

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.

Shukela Training Centre has a temporary contract employment opportunity for an experienced Technical Training Officer Tractor Mechanic to report to the Agricultural Training Manager, to be based at the STC Mtunzini Campus (KZN North Coast). Mtunzini Campus is situated on a sugarcane farm about 3 Km from the Mtunzini Tool Plaza.

The successful incumbent will have an opportunity to contribute to the training of Elementary Tractor Mechanics.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training to aspiring learners / growers.

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 and moderations
• Providing course reports for all learners enrolled in allocated courses and assisting in the compilation of learners Portfolios of Evidence (POEs)
• Contributing to the development and implementation of customized training to meet customers' specific needs
• 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 successful completion of a National Trade test in the Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic
• Experience in Tractor / Diesel Mechanic-Automotive Motor Mechanic
• A minimum of 3 years industry work experience post apprenticeship
• Computer literacy in MS Office

The following will be of added advantage:

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

Desired Skills:

• Technical
• Training
• Officer