Technical Trainer

Execution of Technical training

• Devise technical training programs according to organisational requirements
• Produce training schedules
• Determine course content according to objectives
• Prepare training material (presentations, worksheets etc.)
• Execute training sessions, workshops etc. in groups or individually
• Arrange for and conduct on-site training when needed
• Assist with the development of master course documentation, manuals, and other learning resources.
• Support employees to accomplish job results by planning, conducting, and evaluating the SOP/Tasks.
• Presents training interventions and undertakes associated administrative tasks.
• Developing monitoring and training tools so that future courses may be modified where necessary.
• Assists in the assessment of external courses to determine suitability and keeps abreast of latest developments in the training field.
• Identifies training needs and designs, develops or sources necessary training courses to ensure department objectives for the specific disciplines are met.
• Develop technical training material and ensure that the training manuals are developed accordingly
• Coordinate the skills and training matrices to ensure that all operators are competent
• Perform and manage effective technical training need analysis all levels within the company in order to bridge any skills gaps where required.
• Inform supervisors on pending expirations of licenses and coordinate and facilitate the plan for update training.
• Develop training material and oversee the assessment and moderation of courses and learner advancement

People Management

• Manages learners, apprentices and interns.
• Indirect management of technical training assessors
• Coordinate apprenticeships and learnerships by assisting HODs with management of  potential candidates and submitting the info to MERSETA
• Manage the outcomes based approach with learners in order to ensure compliance with MERSETA requirements
• Supervises training administration clerks.

Reporting and training administration

• Ensure compliance to legislative requirement s by keeping weekly and monthly reports.
• •Proactively monitors and evaluate results of training programs to ensure return on investment.
• Determines overall effectiveness of programs and implements improvements
• Develop and submit training manuals to MERSETA ensure training rebates  and ensure that accreditation is obtained for work submitted

Support and knowledge transfer

• Provide technical support to individuals in the implementation of course material
• Recommend and assist in the development of curriculum using instructional design and adult learning principles for various delivery options, such as eLearning, classroom training, and blended learning.
• Plan develop and implement new procedures for ''Best Operating Practice''
• Implement manufacturing improvement processes for example problem solving techniques and train staff accordingly

DIMENSIONS, EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

This section describes necessary levels of education, experience, dimensions (skills) and management training necessary for acceptable performance in the position.

EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Degree, Diploma or in technical training or qualified by extensive experience. With a minimum of 4 -5 years working experience in the related field.
• •Proven experience as technical trainer
• •Knowledge of modern training techniques and tools in technical subjects
• •Experience in designing technical course content
• •Ability to address training needs with complete courses
• •Working knowledge in MS Office (especially Powerpoint)
• •Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking to crowds
• •Excellent organisational and time-management abilities

DIMENSIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The ability to:

• Legislative knowledge - Knowledge of the training and development acts, SETA''s, NQF levels, SAQA''s.
• Business and technical knowledge - thorough understanding of the business and its processes and requirements.
• Project management skills - Able to assist with training intervention projects from inception to completion.
• Report writing skills - Able to assist with the development and production of meaningful relevant reports.
• Excellent communication skills - Good communication and information extracting techniques.
• Interpretation of RRL policies & procedures - A thorough knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to explain these to all staff.
• Extremely good people skills - An ability to communicate with all people and be able to extract relevant information.

Sufficient / in depth,  knowledge of:

• SAP
• Advanced Computer Literacy: MS Advanced Excel, Power-point Presentations; Advanced Word and E- Learning
• CURA and Share-point knowledge will be an advantage