Technical Trainer (Mechatronics/ Millwright)

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Technical Trainer (Mechatronics / Millwright)

POSITION INFO:

Technical Trainer (Mechatronics / Millwright)

An automotive manufacturing company based in Pretoria is looking for a Technical Trainer to educates individuals to understand technology and automation to achieve a particular technological field or trade. Develop technical training programs and facilitates training. Develop skills that will enhance new APPRENTICES & TRADE learners to qualify as Artisans. Technical trainers are extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude

Duties & Responsibilities

• Induction of new learners
• Develop technical training programs according to the qualification curriculum requirements as set out by NAMB, DHET, MerSETA and QCTO.
• Focus training of millwrights’ apprentices, mechatronics trade, artisans and technicians including new technologies.
• Focus in the new mechatronics NQF5 qualification material development and training.
• Develop training material (training plans, trainer guides, learner guides, assessment documents as per ODETDP guidelines)
• Develop training schedules and execute classroom work facilitation of fundamentals and modular training.
• Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions for maintenance artisans.
• Assess employees for competence (ARPL, pre-employment and on-the -job assessments)
• Prepare apprentices and trade learners to be ready for trade testing.
• Keep and maintain learner data on completed courses, evaluations, moderations & IR issues etc.
• Observe and evaluate results of training programs. Assist with implementation and assessment development of artisan for multi-skilling training.
• Perform training needs analysis (TNA’s)
• Evaluate training impact on the business.
• Determine overall effectiveness of programs.
• Oversee continuous improvement & further development of training material and assessment tools. Ensure general training material is reviewed yearly.
• Procurement of skills training raw materials and appropriate training equipment
• Compile and record training data/training reports in preparation for internal and external moderation

Desired Experience & Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to analyse and evaluate training programs.
• Knowledge of modern training techniques and tools in technical subjects
• Experience in designing technical course content.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint)
• Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking publicly
• Time-management abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of Ford Production Systems Thorough knowledge and understanding of Plant Quality Operating Systems

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE·

• Must have completed a Mechatronics Learnership (NQF Level 4) plus a Trade Certificate in Electro-Mechanician.
• Must have completed N6 in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 3 to 4 years’ experience as a trainer
• Assessor qualification.
• Moderator qualification.
• Facilitation (Train-the-Trainer) qualification.
• Coaching experience.
• Mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of ODETDP would be an advantage.
• Understanding of SAQA, NQF, MerSETA, Learnerships and Apprentice modular training

If you are interested and meet the requirements kindly submit your CV to