Training Facilitator: Carpenter Trade

The Facilitator is accountable to the Head of the Coega Skills Development Centre.
- MANDATE
- The Facilitator is mandated by the Head of Coega Skills Development Centre to take responsibility for the facilitation of training courses as directed by the employer.
- DESCRIPTIONRESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

The primary objective of the Carpenter Trade Training Facilitator/ Assessor role is to deliver applicable learning programmes that includes:
- Development of learning materials;
- Facilitation of training (instruction, assessment etc) on and offsite;
- Production of training reports;
- Provision of input for certification;
- Facilitation of placement of learners with host employers (evaluation of the workplace for placement suitability, orientate workplace mentors etc);
- Provision of mentorship to learners and support to workplace (host employer) mentors;
- Upkeep of the training workspace (lecturer room and workshop);
- Ensuring adherence to training schedules;
- Conducting sites (host employers) visits frequently and regularly for support and monitoring of quality of provision;
- Maintain learner discipline;
- Overseeing and observe health and safety during institutional and workplace;
- Making input into training process, systems and processes;
- Planning and procurement of training consumables/inputs;
- Compiling and maintain inventory of tool and training equipment;
- Collection and timeous submission of attendance registers for processing of stipends.

**Furthermore, all facilitators have to ensure that**:

- They are aware that they work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
- They ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout their area of responsibility;
- They report any unsafe conditions or acts which they cannot rectify themselves to their SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
- They report all SHE incidents which occur within their area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
- They are totally familiar with their responsibilities in terms of the SDC’s emergency plan;
- They timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
**The Training Facilitator has the authority to**:

- Immediately stop any person(s) on SDC’s property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
- Take whatever immediate steps he/she deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

**Overall facilitation of training programmes**
- Ensuring that training interventions are aligned to the CDC’s socio-economic objectives and quality assurance bodies;
- Decide on and implement best training strategies;
- Participate in SDC relevant meetings and forums;
- Oversee smooth running of training activities during institutional and workplace training;
- Ensure high retention of learners.

**Monitoring**
- To monitor progress of all training programmes in terms of budget, implementation and quality outcomes;
- To monitor learner attendance during both institutional and workplace training.

**Stakeholder involvement**
- To interact with different role-players, interested and affected parties, stakeholders and implementing agents impacted by or impacting on the training programmes.

**Reporting**
- To prepare reports as required and directed by the Head of the Coega Skills Development Centre.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
- NQF L4 in Woodwork, Joinery or equivalent trade;
- Trade test in carpentry or joinery;
- More than 5 years industry experience with 3 years in a similar role;
- Knowledge of QMS (Training), new Occupational Qualifications; the role of QCTO and NAMB;
- Knowledge and understanding of learning alignment matrix on OC qualifications;
- Knowledge and understanding of assessment and moderation practices;
- Knowledge of training legislation in relation to DHET;
- Planning and organizing training activities;
- Knowledge of general administrative processes;
- Ability to work independently, multitask and work to deadlines;
- Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- Above average skills in writing and presenting information to different audiences

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.

**Closing date: 15 August 2025**

**CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.**

LOCATION: Gqeberha

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
- GRADE: C3