The posting
Driver Trainer
Role and Responsibilities:
Operational
- Assess new and existing drivers.
- Conduct training sessions (soft skills and lifting equipment) according to the drawn schedules.
- Ensure that training schedules (soft skills and lifting equipment) are communicated to the managers and adhered to.
- Conduct coaching sessions with drivers to improve competency.
- Conduct driver on-route assessments.
- Ensure drivers licenses and PrDPs are up to date and valid.
- Ensure attendance registers are completed and filed correctly.
- Keep driver files up to date on the learner management system.
- Provide feedback to all stakeholders regarding driver assessments conducted.
- Capture and update data on internal systems.
- Facilitate training interventions linked to TETA scope.
- Assess learners fairly, consistently, and accurately according to TETA requirements.
- Use understandable language and provide support where needed.
- Conduct site audits and route inspections to ensure vehicles are up to standard.
- Assist with vehicle dispatching.
- Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required.
- Maintain professional conduct.
- Ensure dress code compliance with The Companys Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain housekeeping standards daily.
- Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Code EC drivers license with valid PrDP.
- Proven experience as a driving instructor.
- Clear driving record.
- Clear criminal record.
- Patience and enthusiasm.
- TETA registered Assessor.
- 5 years experience as a Code EC driver.
- Competence in operating the following unit standards: Vehicle combination (Superlink and Articulated vehicles). Rigid heavy vehicle. Rigid light vehicle. Dangerous goods. Warehouse lifting equipment. Firefighting.



