Handyman Skills Trainer

• Learn to Earn

Handyman Skills Trainer at Learn to Earn

• Deadline:

12 December 2025

• Region:

Western Cape - Hermanus

• Salary:

+-R15000

• Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description
Learn to Earn invites suitability qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy of Handyman Skills Trainer, based in Hermanus. The Handyman Skills Trainer will report to the Hermanus Branch Manager. The Handyman Skills Trainer is responsible for day-to-day training, annual planning, preparation, delivery, administration and reporting with regard to the LtE Handyman Skills programme.

Background:
Our Social Enterprise – Ground UP Business operates as a division of Learn to Earn Development Enterprise (Pty) Ltd. Training interventions provided by Learn to Earn are circumstantial, practical and market related. What is innovative about Learn to Earn is the methodology and ethos behind its training interventions. The ethos of the organization is about rebuilding the self-esteem, dignity, self-respect and ambition of our trainees. Our vision and mission are applied through offering skills training and job creation activities to the unemployed.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide training in Handyman Skills including Health and Safety in the workplace, Equipmentmaintenance and care, Correct and Proper use of various tools and equipment (hand tools andpower tools), Basic Woodwork, Electrical, Plumbing, ARC Welding and Building to LtE studentsfocusing on a holistic approach by applying various training modalities, both theory and practical, inorder to ensure the achievement of the outcomes as set for each module.
• To oversee that the set curriculum for the Handyman Skills course is implemented correctly and thattraining of a high quality is provided.
• To attend to all administrative aspects of the course including training preparation (course outlines,lesson plans, timeous ordering of materials) and training administration (registration, payment ofstudent fees, assessments, reports, coaching documents and maintenance of the database).
• Liaise with local certified electricians, plumbers, builders and general handymen to keep coursematerial relevant. And updating the training material in consultation with counterparts on othercampuses, Branch Managers and Chief Operating Officer on a regular basis.
• Provide stories of interest and life changes related to our students to our media desk and fundraisingteam. Liaise with the local community for opportunities to do practical projects and activities relating tothe course material as well as for on-the-job training.
• To exercise control over the use and safekeeping of equipment. Ultimate responsibility for allequipment is that of the Handyman Skills Trainer. The Handyman Skills Trainer will need to accountfor the good working order and safekeeping of all equipment and arrange for the weekly cleaning andlubrication and regular servicing (by a professional) of all machines. A logbook of all services andrepairs is to be kept.
• To ensure that the safety standards of the Handyman Skills course are in line with those laid down byNOSA (National Occupation and Safety Association) and compliance to the OHS Act or otherrelevant authority or legislation.
• To attend periodic meetings with the Branch Manager to discuss and review progress of the course.
• To participate in the planning and organizing of graduation ceremonies for students who havesuccessfully completed their course.
• To participate in staff development from time to time, i.e. in-house training, external training,refresher courses, etc.
• Move furniture, equipment or other items when required, internally and between branches. Campus Maintenance Related
• Report all maintenance issues to the relevant Branch Manager who will assign and manage thecompletion of tasks.
• Report all maintenance and repairs to be completed by external contractors, (e.g. roller doorshutters, geyser repairs, servicing of machinery) to the Branch Manager who will arrange for thecompletion of the relevant work.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance work at all Learn to Earn facilities by completing all maintenancework, e.g. repairing, painting, building, replacing, restoring, professionally and within a reasonabletime. This will include plumbing, light electrical work and working at heights when required.
• Conduct seasonal maintenance work (sealing of windows, replacing washers, changing plugswitches, oiling of door locks and hinges, etc) methodically and within the specified time.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Hold to LtE's statement of faith and be an active member of an evangelical church.
• Acts with the highest integrity, honesty, professionalism, and ethics in all matters of work andpersonal life.
• Be in possession of a relevant diploma in Technical Training i.e. Woodwork, Plumbing, Electrical,Masonry and/or Welding
• Must possess the training and competence to work with and store power tools, industrialmachines, work at heights, with substances like cleaning solvents (e.g Spirits of Salts, Acetone,Thinners, etc)
• Relevant Training Diploma would be advantageous, however previous training experience isrequired.
• Must be physically fit to do the job and have no physical/health challenges that may be an OHS Riskand hinderance to the physically demanding projects and work (including but not limited to sight,hearing, physical dexterity, fine motor skills and balance).
• Ability to train and translate theoretical concepts into practice.
• Have 3 years' experience working in a building, artisanal or technical trade environment would bebeneficial
• Passionate about developing the unemployed and eradicating the legacies of injustice.
• Must be high performance orientated, can work independently, have functional proficiency, andinitiative.
• Good Computer and administrative skills required.
• Able to interact comfortably and effectively within an inter-cultural environment made up ofdifferent social, economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds and be team orientated.
• Good report writing skills and well-developed communication skills in English, while knowledge ofisiXhosa/Afrikaans would be beneficial.
• Have a valid driver's licence: Code EB
• Three independent contactable references, from previous reporting lines.

How to apply

Requirements
Should you meet and understand the above requirements, have the necessary experience and wish toapply, please do so in writing with:

• Covering letter: In your covering letter please indicate your current and required salary, your mobilityto travel between branches, the location of the position you are applying for (i.e. Hermanus or Khayelitsha) and notice period with your current employer, if any.
• CV (no more than 3 pages) with 3 contactable references – in particular previous reporting lines(please exclude sending certificates).
• Your Faith Journey.
• Letter from your church pastor or small group leader regarding your church membership andactivity.

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• Date posted:

21 November 2025

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