Job title: Technical Trainer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining
Salary type: Annual
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 21-05-2026
Job ID: 76037
Contact name: Yolani Mbaeli
Phone number: +27722046179
Contact email: yolani@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Technical Trainer

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to oversee the end-to-end design, delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of training solutions. The role is responsible for ensuring all training initiatives are aligned with statutory, regulatory, and budgetary requirements within a specialised refining environment.

Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Translate operational skills requirements into structured training programmes.
  • Ensure all training complies with MERSETA, legislative, and audit requirements.
  • Conduct training needs analysis across all business areas.
  • Develop, update, and track quarterly training matrices for each business area.
  • Implement skills development initiatives aligned with employment equity targets.
  • Manage skills development programmes across all organisational levels.
  • Deliver internal technical training in line with business requirements and identified training needs.
  • Coordinate external training interventions and manage all related logistics.
  • Oversee all training administration, analytics, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the SHEQ Department on safety interventions to ensure statutory compliance.
  • Manage young talent development programmes, including Apprenticeships, Learnerships, Internships, and Graduate Programmes, including SETA learner enrolment and learner support.
  • Plan, manage, and submit the Annual Training Report (ATR) and Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
  • Manage the E-Learning platform and provide reports and updates on mandatory online training modules.
  • Develop and deliver all in-house, custom, and bespoke training content and programmes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as SAP.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Advanced presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to transfer technical knowledge effectively to ensure competence.
  • Ability to design technical and professional training course content.

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of modern training techniques and tools for technical subjects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with SETAs and the NQF framework.
  • Advanced understanding of Unit Standards and SAQA IDs.
  • Experience working with E-Learning platforms.
  • Knowledge of BarnOwl and SharePoint would be advantageous.
  • 6–8 years’ working experience in a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with SDF and SETA frameworks.

Qualifications:

  • Completed Matric qualification.
  • National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, such as Engineering or a related discipline.
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