Driver and Trainer

A leading transport, distribution and logistics company in the Cape Town area is looking to appoint a Driver and Training of New Generation Long Distance Trucks. The main duty of this driver trainer role is to conduct In Cab training, on-road training/coaching and driver assessments in line with company requirements, in order to ensure that all professional drivers employed by the organization meet performance standards and requirements. Very important requirement is that the person must **have working knowledge/experience of Tautliner and Refrigerated Trucks**:
Responsibilities Key Accountabilities:

- Assist with the preparation and scheduling of training interventions.
- Manage driver training programs (in cab and on-road training) for new and existing professional drivers.
- Conduct relevant assessments on professional drivers which include in cab assessment, benchmark assessments against company requirements/policies (Short routes and long distance).
- Develop and prepare contract specific appendices (including Safe working Procedures and Planned job Observations).
- Report on all training interventions and submit documentation (incl. attendance registers, and driver assessment documentation) on a weekly basis. Ensure that vehicle is utilized optimally and to address fuel consumption queries, driving techniques and other related queries.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Matric or Equivalent
- Accredited Relevant Training - Assessor & Moderator certificate and registration with TETA would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years previous truck driving experience (New Generation Vehicles)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in training and coaching long distance drivers.
- In-depth knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of the transport and logistics industry.
- Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading and writing).
- Communication skills in IsiXhosa advantageous
- Knowledge of TETA accredited training requirements would be an advantage.
- Code EC (14) driver’s licence with no endorsements.
- Valid PDP.
- Must be willing to travel with other drivers for a minimum duration of 2 weeks in order to conduct on the job coaching.
- Must have working knowledge/experience of Tautliner and Refrigerated Trucks.
- Must have working knowledge/experience of Scania, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz manufactured vehicles Job Outcomes / KPA/I’s.

Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.

**Salary**: R18,000.00 - R22,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kraaifontein, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have In-depth knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of the transport and logistics industry?

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- truck driving of new generation vehicle: 5 years (required)
- training and coaching of long distance truck drivers: 3 years (required)
- Tautliner and Refrigerator Truck working: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- IsiXhosa (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)