Training Assistant_JHB

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Title

Training Assistant

Business Unit: Medical Research Department

Geographic Location

Parktown, Johannesburg

Name & Title of Direct Superior

Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs

Main Purpose of Job

To provide administrative and coordination support to the department including documentation, record maintenance and process compliance.

Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

Training Coordination

Assist in scheduling, organizing, and setting up training sessions and workshops (virtual and in-person).
Maintain training calendars and reminders.

Content Management

- Support the collation and updating of training materials

- Ensure alignment with Medical Affairs-approved content.

Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain accurate records of attendance, feedback, and assessments.
- Ensure all training documentation is compliant with SOPs, audit-ready, and meets regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Support

- Coordinate logistics between trainers, speakers, and participants.
- Assist with onboarding programs for new medical team members.

Reporting & Evaluation

- Compile post-training feedback surveys and summaries.
- Support analysis of training effectiveness and participation metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Liaise with Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, QA departments on training needs and integration.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate

EXPERIENCE.

No prior experience required

SKILLS/PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and digital learning tools.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

- Office based environment, with regular travel to training locations and company offices.

- Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate training

schedules.

- Own driver’s license and transport.