Technical Trainer

My client is currently looking for a suitably qualified person for the position of Technical Trainer in the Manufacturing Department. The position reports to the Factory Manager.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for Guiding and advising frontline line managers on appropriate approaches to close technical skills gaps and Partners with frontline line managers in the technical operational areas to identify competence gaps resulting. He/she will contribute to conducting root-cause analysis during technical problem solving.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Prepares, conducts and evaluates technical training programs.
- Writes on-the-job learning materials and assessments to be used in conducting on-the-job training.
- Conducts a learning needs analysis for technical operations at the Mills.
- Develops on the job training programmes.
- Conducts on the job training using a variety of methods.
- Conducts pre and post training assessments and supplies feedback.
- Participates in factory production meetings.
- Participate in skills development committees.
- Identifies competence gaps during problem solving meetings as part of root cause analysis.
- Update TOPS charts and ensures that they are visually displayed.
- Conduct TOPS follow-up training sessions.
- Writes technical training modules and contributes to the development of work instructions.
- Ensure that all technical training records are maintained.
- Must produce and submit technical training progress reports to line management.
- Will be responsible for conducting formal upskilling programs (e.g. Artisan Development Program).
- To facilitate and manages process trainee, learnerships and apprenticeship programs.
- Coordinates SHERQ legal /mandatory training required for specific licenses or certification.
- Oversees on-site activities of external training providers to ensure compliance to site specific SHERQ policy and procedures.
- Provides input into annual L&D budgets.
- Provides on-site coordination of training venue bookings, manage training stationery and housekeeping.
- Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without

limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- **N6 Engineering Diploma or Production Management National Diploma**
- Assessor and Learning Facilitation Competence Certificates will be an added advantage.
- **3 to 5 years’ experience as an FLM in Production or Maintenance**
- Computer Literacy
- Solid Business Acumen with passion for development
- Ability to communicate effectively and assertively and work in a team
- Analytical, problem solving, Influencing, negotiating, planning and organizational skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Experience in heavy machinery is essential.
- Experience in maintenance and commissioning of turbines and associated high speed

equipment would be an advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From R450,000.00 per year

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- FLM: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers licence (required)