Unitrans Driver Trainer Wanted

DETAILS

Driver Trainer (UNI210504-2) - Unitrans

Closing Date  

2021/06/03

Reference Number     

UNI210504-2

Job Title         

Driver Trainer

Business Unit / Division        

Head Office

Contract         

UFFC - Freight Forwarding

Job Type Classification          

Permanent

Location - Town / City          

Johannesburg

Location - Province    

Gauteng

Location - Country    

South Africa

Job Advert Summary 

An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Driver Trainer to look after the Training needs at our Tulisa Park Depo. The Driver Trainer is responsible for on-route training of drivers, continuous driver development and the inspection of vehicles on a regular basis to ensure that minimum standards are upheld. Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the position.

Minimum Requirements         

• Grade 12 or Equivalent

• 10 - 15 years experience in the transport industry

• Valid unendorsed Code EC and PrDP (DGP)

• Medically Fit

• Own reliable transport

• Ability to read and write in English

• Good communication Skills

• Computer Literacy

• Time Management

• Assertive

• Self motivated

• Interpersonal skills

• Problem solving

• Work independently

• Be flexible

• Work well within a Team

• Report writing

• Knowledge of Road Traffic Act and relevant legislation

• Know ledge of Transport Regulations, guidelines and policies

• Knowledge and experience in Health & Safety practices & procedures advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities       

• Liaise with L&D Manager to develop long and short term training plans

• Present training to learners on course content.

• Explain and discuss content with learners/attendees.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training according to TETA requirements

• Continuously assessing current and prospective drivers competencies and improve on shortcomings

• Conduct practical driver skills assessments prior to employment

• Testing and on-route evaluation of the drivers

• Remedial driver training when and where required.

• Clarifying terminology and using illustrations to ensure understanding and learning of course content

• Assist in incident /accident investigations when/where necessary

• Identify training needs from incidents/accidents and recommend necessary training requirements to meet required performance standards

• Ensuring that all material and delivery of training material must be uniform and of a high standard

• Management of stationary requirements for training sessions (manuals, pens etc.)

• Ensure training records are completed and sent through to the HRD Centre as per training admin process

• Implement and stick to the set Training schedule.