Job Description

Key performance area
1.To develop and review learning material (learner guides, facilitator guides, presentation/simulations, and assessments).

• To develop and maintain all training material for engineering critical tasks according to trade-specific standard operating procedures as well as aligning them to OBE principles and PSM requirements.
• To develop and maintain formative and summative assessments for proving competency against those critical tasks
• To develop, revise and update any other training material as per Departmental/Business requirements
• To develop and/or drive an artisan development programme aligned to NCP objectives and needs.

2. Needs analysis.

• To conduct skills gap analysis in liaison with line managers on annual basis and/or when technology changes per job role and employee profile.
• Identify and plan effective gap closure interventions within the agreed timelines.
• To develop and maintain engineering skills matrixes monthly and monitor training progress to achieve 80% compliance for all personnel
• To monitor SHE and mandatory/statutory training requirements for all engineering teams annually as per training matrix to achieve 100% compliance.
• Attending engineering teams and training meetings to provide regular feedback to stakeholders and L&D manager
• Monitor and support PDP discussion sessions for engineering teams.

3. Compliance.

• Manage statutory, regulatory and permit requirements for engineering teams to always achieve 100% compliance.
• Ensure 100% compliance to all Internal and External audits (ISO, SANAS, etc) for your area of responsibility
• To coordinate any CHIETA audits, site visits, registrations and maintain 100% compliance.
• To manage the compliance to QCTO/SETA workplace approval for all trade workshops and related requirements
• Maintain apprentices logbooks and practical logs according to work requests.
• To perform all L&D related administrative functions including preparing and submitting reports (competency, course evaluation etc.)
• Maintain records of all training completed by engineering departments and Test Station as well as report on non-attendance with reasons.

4. To coordinate, facilitate and assess training.

• To provide theoretical and practical training on any trade specific skills according to QCTO standards or accreditation requirements.
• To Provide theoretical and practical training and assessment on the following technical processes: work permit procedure, learner workplace-mentor/coach and Chlorine Test Station.
• To conduct assessments to monitor apprentices progress and training effectiveness.
• Conduct training for plant personnel on troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the apprenticeship and artisan skills programmes as well as track training ROI.
• Coordinate the scheduling of apprentices and ARPL candidates for institutional training and workplace component placements.
• To identify ARPL candidates and provide effective advice as well as facilitating the process to end.
• To take part in recruitment of engineering learners / students and manage them during their training duration. (Apprenticeships, WIL, Learnerships.

5. Related SHERQ responsibilities
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations Driven Machinery and statutory
• Knowledge of ISO 9001,45001, 14001 requirements related to Training and Engineering
• Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies act
• Understanding SD environment and application of OBE principles
• Working experience in the Engineering processes
• PSM knowledge and relations to Training
• Understand and manage ARPL process
• Understand and manager QCTO/SETA accreditation process SDP and workplace
• Understand and manage QALA process
• Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Advance Level.
• Facilitation & Presentation skills
• Passion for Learning and People Development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Proactive problem-solving abilities use initiative
• Excellent communication skills and ability to create understanding
• Good time management skills deadline driven
• Quality and results orientated
• Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
• Team worker
• Able to handle conflict management
• High level of integrity and work ethics.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years as a qualified Artisan in a chemical / manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years as a Learning Practitioner or Training Officer.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• N6 Certificate or related Engineering Qualification
• Higher Certificate in OD ETDP (must)
• Certified Artisan (Electrical/Instrumentation/Fitting/Other) - Compulsory
• NAMB Constituent Assessor & Moderator
• DHET/QCTO Artisan Registration
• Microsoft Programmes certificates

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Learning & Development Manager.
Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:

• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
• That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.

External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
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