Driver Trainer at Volvo Group

Job description

Main purpose is to conduct driver training for the UD Trucks Dealer network and Fleet Customers to ensure that vehicles are utilised optimally.

Job Objectives

Operational

• To develop and customise training courses with new product information, and maintain Course Material to ensure that it remain current.
• Responsible to ensure that training materials/equipment (lecture rooms and vehicles) are ready and available, before commencement of the course. To be in accordance with course requirements and the QMS.
• To facilitate driver training courses, locally (Rosslyn) and regionally (South Africa and Africa), on the UD Trucks product range.
• To conduct assessments (practical and theoretical tests on students) in line with SAQA and QMS requirements.
• Responsible to ensure effective and efficient Administration on training documentation (attendance registers, feedback reports – student and trainer.
• Responsible to do effective and efficient feedback via reports to clients on attendees’ performance and results, and make suggestions on further training needs where applicable.

Client

• To develop and customise training courses with new product information, and maintain Course Material to ensure that it remain current.
• To ensure that logistical arrangements for training are in place.

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate in ETD or related field (outcomes based education; training facilitation skills, assessment) an advantage.
• Registered Assessor (advantageous).
• Code 14 Driver’s License (essential).
• Ability to speak at least one African language a definite advantage.

Job Experience

2-4 years in a similar position.

Job Knowledge

• Quality Management Systems (Training best practices) (essential).
• Industry knowledge (Heavy Trucking) (essential).
• Knowledge of assessment practices.
• Course development (advantageous).

Job Related Skills

• Oral and written communication skills (essential).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Excellent driving skills on commercial vehicles (essential) – practical test to be conducted.
• Computer literacy (MS Office: MS Word & PP – Intermediate)
• Maintain discipline, and provide direction.

Key Competencies

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Relating and Networking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Writing and Reporting
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Learning and Researching
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.