Automotive Technical Trainer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Automotive Technical Trainer to join their team in Midrand

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Automotive Technical Trainer – Fixed-Term (12 Months)
Location: Midrand

Introduction / Employment Note:
An automotive company is seeking an Automotive Technical Trainer in midrand on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be employed by the company but placed on-site at the client’s dealer network location to deliver training and support technical staff.

Role Overview:

The Automotive Technical Trainer will deliver technical training to dealer staff, develop and customise training materials, and ensure competency and compliance with OEM standards. The role includes classroom and virtual training, learner evaluation, audits, and occasional international travel.

Key Responsibilities:
Training Content Design / Development:
Compile, customise, and refresh training materials (facilitator guides, participant guides, presentations, assessments) in collaboration with the Instructional Design Team.
Adapt OEM content to the South African market and create local content for specific projects.
Ensure all training materials meet competence-based outcomes and comply with organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety.
Assist with planning learner paths, new product introductions, and blended learning programmes (80% practical, 20% theoretical).
Comply with versioning and cataloguing rules for training materials.

Training Delivery:
Deliver scheduled training sessions at OEM training centres, satellite locations, and client sites.
Conduct training both face-to-face and virtually, adapting content to adult learners.
Deliver 120–140 platform days per annum, including 2–3 international trips.
Conduct ad hoc training as directed by the Technical Training Lead.
Ensure effective use of training tools, equipment, and information provided.

Evaluation & Assessment:
Evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick levels 1–5 and implement corrective actions where learners underperform.
Manage examination and assessment processes according to OEM policies.
Set meaningful questionnaires and tests to ensure competence in course content.
Collect feedback during sessions via polls and online comments.

Audits, Housekeeping & Equipment:
Maintain OEM training standards, including cleanliness and maintenance of classrooms, practical workspaces, vehicles, and training equipment.
Support training centre audits as required.
Ensure diagnostic equipment and computers are updated and functional.

Customer Relationship Management:
Build and maintain professional relationships with dealer staff, OEM personnel, suppliers, and training bodies.
Review and act on feedback from participants and stakeholders.
Promote positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

Process Management & Continuous Improvement:
Update training processes annually and align to internal Quality Management Systems.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to support operational efficiency.

Professional Development (On-the-Job):
Obtain OEM Trainer Certification as required.
Attend Train-the-Trainer sessions at OEM direction.
Participate in cross-skilling and professional development initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications
Must-Haves:
Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience as a fully qualified automotive technician.
Experience delivering technical training to adults, in classroom and virtual environments.
Practical experience in course development: creating and customising guides, presentations, and assessments.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Progress toward or attainment of QCTO Assessor and Moderator accreditation (required or demonstrable progress).

Advantageous / Nice-to-Have:
Masters certification from any automotive brand.
Prior experience in dealer workshops or OEM environments.
Previous experience as an automotive trainer.

Unique Factors / Working Conditions:
Travel and work often outside normal working hours of 7h00 - 16h00
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Contractor
Industry:
Automotive
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Midrand
Salary bracket:
R 40000 - 45000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes