Safetycloud Technical Driver Facilitator Port Elizabeth

Responsibilities:

Training Facilitation and Delivery

• Facilitate engaging, learner-centred theoretical and practical driver training programmes.
• Deliver accredited training interventions aligned with organisational and client requirements.
• Apply modern adult learning methodologies to accommodate different learning styles and experience levels.
• Adapt training delivery methods to ensure effective learner participation and knowledge retention.
• Deliver training in accordance with approved course material, lesson plans, and accreditation requirements.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages participation, accountability, and professional development.

Driver Coaching and Development

• Provide individual coaching and mentoring to drivers to improve competency and driving performance.
• Identify learner strengths, development areas, and behavioural risks.
• Deliver constructive feedback and support continuous learner development.
• Encourage compliance with road safety standards and defensive driving principles.
• Promote professional driving standards and safe driving behaviour.

Assessment and Competency Management

• Conduct competency-based theoretical and practical assessments in accordance with TETA and QCTO requirements.
• Assess learners against applicable unit standards and qualification outcomes.
• Compile, review, and maintain Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
• Ensure assessments are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent.
• Provide learners with assessment results and developmental feedback.
• Participate in moderation and verification activities where required.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with TETA, SAQA, SETA, QCTO, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records, attendance registers, assessment documentation, and reports.
• Support internal and external audits, accreditation reviews, and verification processes.
• Ensure all training documentation is completed and submitted within required timelines.
• Monitor training activities to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives relating to training quality and learner outcomes.

Road Safety and Defensive Driving Training

• Deliver defensive driving programmes and road safety awareness initiatives.
• Train learners on the National Road Traffic Act and applicable road safety legislation.
• Promote risk awareness and safe driving practices.
• Monitor driving behaviour and provide corrective coaching where required.
• Encourage a culture of safety and responsibility among drivers.
• Support accident reduction and transport risk management initiatives.

Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with learners, clients, operational teams, and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively regarding training schedules, learner progress, and programme outcomes.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.
• Provide professional support to clients and learners throughout the training process.
• Represent the company professionally during all engagements.

Training Equipment and Fleet Management

• Ensure proper use and care of training vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct pre-training inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Report maintenance issues, damages, and safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure all training equipment remains compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Promote responsible use of company assets and resources.

Reporting Processes

• Prepare and submit learner progress reports and training summaries.
• Maintain accurate learner records and training documentation.
• Record assessment results and competency outcomes.
• Track learner performance and developmental progress.
• Participate in planning, review, and continuous improvement meetings.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with company governance requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Valid South African Driver's Licence for relevant vehicle categories.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Accredited Driver Trainer or Facilitator Qualification (Essential).
• Registered TETA Driver Trainer / Facilitator Accreditation (Essential).
• Registered Assessor with the relevant ETQA/TETA (Highly Advantageous).
• Registered Moderator with the relevant ETQA/TETA (Highly Advantageous).
• Defensive Driving Certification (Advantageous).
• First Aid Certification (Advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' driving experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in training, facilitation, coaching, or learner development.
• Experience facilitating accredited driver training programmes.
• Experience conducting theoretical and practical driver assessments.
• Experience compiling and managing Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
• Experience working within TETA-accredited training environments.
• Experience working with adult learners across diverse operational environments.
• Experience within transport, logistics, fleet management, occupational safety, or related industries will be advantageous.

Skills

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Competency assessment and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Good planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy.
• Strong safety awareness and risk identification skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and related road safety legislation.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and best practices.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and learner-centred facilitation methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of TETA, SAQA, SETA, and QCTO requirements.
• Knowledge of assessment, moderation, and verification processes.
• Understanding of quality assurance requirements within accredited training environments.
• Knowledge of driver behaviour, transport risk management, and incident prevention.
• Understanding of fleet operations and driver competency requirements.

Other Requirements

• Valid South African Driver's Licence and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to travel to offices, training facilities, and client sites as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours where training schedules require.
• Ability to represent the company professionally at all times.

High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.