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.
