The posting
Driver Trainer
Responsibilities:
- Assess new and existing drivers.
- Conduct training sessions (soft skills and lifting equipment) according to the drawn schedules.
- Communicate training schedules to managers and ensure adherence.
- Conduct coaching sessions with drivers to improve competency.
- Conduct on-route assessments of drivers.
- Ensure drivers licenses and PrDPs are valid and up to date.
- Ensure attendance registers are completed and correctly filed.
- Keep driver files updated on the learner management system.
- Provide feedback to stakeholders regarding driver assessments conducted.
- Capture and update data on internal systems.
- Facilitate training interventions linked to the TETA scope.
- Assess learners fairly, consistently, and accurately in line with TETA requirements.
- Use understandable language and provide support where needed.
- Conduct site audits and route inspections to ensure vehicle standards and assist with vehicle dispatching.
- Assist in relevant operational functions as required.
- Maintain professional conduct at all times.
- Adhere to the company dress code as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain housekeeping standards daily.
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
- Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP
- TETA registered Assessor
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Code EC driver
- Proven experience as a driving instructor
- Clear driving record
- Clear criminal record
- Experience and competency in the following unit standards: Operating vehicle combination (Superlink and Articulated vehicles) Operating rigid heavy vehicles Operating rigid light vehicles Dangerous goods Warehouse lifting equipment Firefighting



