Accredited Driver Trainer

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Facilitate pre-employment driving assessments as part of the recruitment process
• Ensure that new drivers are trained on various onboard equipment i.e. Roro system, Skip system, trailers, Truck mounted cranes etc.
• Ensure that all newly appointed drivers are inducted on the company driver policy
• Ensure that all newly appointed drivers are trained on the Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct annual driver assessments and provide feedback to management on all driver assessments in a report format
• Ensure proper record keeping of all assessments conducted
• Train newly appointed drivers on main routes to use, customer requirements procedures
• Train new drivers on the completion of company paper work to ensure compliance to company standards
• Ensure that new drivers are trained on how to conduct vehicle inspections to comply with safety rules and avoid vehicle breakdowns
• Train and evaluate existing drivers on a rotational basis or when required
• Abide by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act, company policies and the regulations of the road

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid code 14 driver’s license with a (valid) PRDP
• Must have a Professional Driving national certificate
• Must be a registered assessor
• Must have excellent report writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of the National Road Traffic act
• Computer literate - full Microsoft suite
• 3-5 years working experience in a training environment
• Dangerous goods licence will be an added advantage
• Motivated and career orientated
• Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)
• Prepared to work overtime when required
• Must be in good health
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Sober Habits