truck driver instructor job

Unitrans

Job Vacancy: Driver Trainer
Closing Date: May 13, 2024
Reference Number: UNI240314-3
Business Unit / Division: Consumer

Contract: Admin Foods
Job Type Classification: Permanent – Normal
Location – Town / City: Coastal Contracts (Hammersdale)
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa

Job Advert Summary: An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Driver Trainer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting prescribed in-house training courses for lower skilled employees and monitoring their results. The role involves presenting training sessions on various topics such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, health and safety practices, customer service, and leadership development. If you are assertive, self-motivated, and possess excellent time management skills, we want to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
  • Up to 5 years of experience
  • Assertiveness
  • Self-motivated with an ability to inspire others
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to identify route and delivery points hazards and propose mitigation measures
  • Conducting job observations during the off-loading process

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conduct practical driver skills assessments prior to employment
  • Conduct and assist in incident/accident investigations
  • Identify training needs from incidents/accidents and recommend necessary training requirements
  • Present training to learners, ensuring understanding and learning of course content
  • Testing and on-route evaluation of the drivers
  • Regular in-cab assessments of all drivers
  • Liaise with HRD coordinator to develop long and short term training plans

If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, please submit your application before the closing date.

To apply for this job please visit unitrans.erecruit.co.