Driver trainer Jobs in South Africa

ROLE IMPACT

• Build practical Mobile Manufacturing Unit(MMU) operating competence through field-based training, mentoring, job observation and the continuous improvement of training material. The role converts technical and OEM knowledge into safe, consistent practical behaviour and strengthens the evidence that employees can apply their learning correctly in the workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practical MMU Training

• Deliver practical field training on correct MMU use, safe work sequences, pre-use checks, pumping controls, shutdown, housekeeping, Calibration of Xylophages units and Pump Pro System and abnormal-condition response.
• Support onboarding and practical readiness of new MMU Operators and Truck Assistants progressing toward Operator roles.

Field Coaching and Observation

• Observe employees during actual site activities and coach unsafe or inefficient practices before they become normalised.
• Observe mine-driving behaviour, record concerns and refer employees for formal retraining or independent assessment where required.

Training Material and LMS Improvement

• Convert IVECO, Boilershop, Xplocharge, Baobab and field learning into BME-specific training material, checklists, job aids and LMS-ready content.
• Review and update material to ensure it reflects current vehicles, plant, procedures, controls and site risks

Competence Evidence and Reporting

• Maintain site-visit, coaching, observation and corrective-action records.
• Provide monthly reports on employees coached, gaps identified, actions raised, material updates and referrals for formal assessment.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with Operations, SHERQ, Maintenance, Boilershop and Technical Training to coordinate access, practical training and follow-up actions.
• Engage OEMs and approved providers to strengthen technical and driver-coaching capability.

Continuous Improvement and Standardisation

• Identify recurring field gaps and recommend improvements to learning content, procedures and practical competence controls.
• Promote consistent MMU operating expectations across BME sites and countries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Blasting Assistant, Competent A or an equivalent site-accepted explosives and mine-access foundation, completed before unsupervised mine deployment.
• Relevant technical, training or engineering-related qualification is advantageous.
• Valid driver licence; Code EC1 or heavy-vehicle licence is advantageous and may form part of the development pathway.
• Facilitation / Train-the-Trainer certification advantageous.
• Assessor training advantageous.
• Required mine medical fitness, induction and access certifications

Experience

• 5yrs Demonstrated experience in MMU, explosives, mining, mobile equipment, technical training or a closely related operational environment.
• Practical experience coaching adults and explaining technical work in a clear, structured manner.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, digital forms, presentations, spreadsheets and training or LMS systems.
• Ability to work independently, travel extensively and maintain reliable records and reports
• Experience with IVECO Eurotrakker or T-Way platforms, MMU plant, pumps, sensors, Xplocharge or related systems (Advantageous)
• Heavy-vehicle or mine-driving experience (Advantageous)
• Cross-site or cross-border training exposure (Advantageous)
• Experience developing practical assessments, observation checklists and LMS content (Advantageous)

Key Competencies

• Practical technical training and adult-learning facilitation
• Field coaching, observation and professional correction of unsafe behaviour
• MMU plant, vehicle systems and operational risk understanding
• Training material, checklist and job-aid development
• LMS content support and digital literacy
• Clear written reporting and evidence management
• Planning, self-management and independent field work
• Stakeholder engagement across Operations, SHERQ, Maintenance and Training
• Problem solving, continuous improvement and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel to BME sites and countries as required