Purpose of the Job

The Driver Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive training to drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant driving practices. This includes conducting initial and ongoing training sessions, assessing driving skills, and ensuring that drivers meet the company’s safety and operational standards. The role involves preparing training materials, providing hands-on instruction, and evaluating the performance of drivers through practical assessments.

Key Responsibilities 

Operational 

• Assess new and existing drivers
• Conduct training sessions (soft skills and lifting equipment) according to the drawn schedules
• Ensure that training schedules both soft skills and lifting equipment are communicated to the managers and are adhered to
• Conduct coaching sessions with drivers to improve competency
• Conduct driver on route assessments
• Ensure that the driver’s license and PrDP are up to date and valid
• Ensure that the attendance registers are filled and filed correctly
• Keep the driver files up to date on learner management system
• Provide feedback to all stakeholders regarding driver assessments conducted
• Capture and update data on the internal systems
• Facilitate training interventions linked to TETA Scope
• Assess learners fairly, consistently and accurately according to TETA requirements
• Use a language that is understandable and provide support where needed
• Conduct site audit and route inspection to ensure vehicles are up to standard and assist with vehicle dispatching
• Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required
• Maintain professional conduct
• Ensure dress code is in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain housekeeping standards on a daily basis
• Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained

 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP
• Proven experience as a driving instructor
• Clear driving record
• Clear criminal record
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Patience and enthusiasm
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work during evenings and on weekends, as required
• TETA registered Assessor
• 5 years’ experience as a code EC driver
• Operating vehicle combination (Superlink and Articulated vehicles) unit standard
• Operating rigid heavy vehicle unit standard
• Operating rigid light vehicle unit standard
• Dangerous goods unit standard
• Warehouse lifting equipment unit standard
• Firefighting unit standard

Skills Required

• Good facilitation/presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to details
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and problem solving skills