Shukela Training Centre: Technical Training Officer x3

The Shukela Training Centre (STC), based at Sugar Farm Trail (off Siphosethu Road), Mount Edgecombe, is a highly regarded training institution that was started over 30 years ago and has been delivering high quality skills development ever since.  Go to www.sasa.org.za and click on ''Divisions of SASA'' for a good understanding of the scope of work of the Shukela Training Centre.
We currently have vacancies for 3 Technical Training Officers in the disciplines of Instrumentation and Electrical.

Summary of the role
The role of a Technical Training Officer is tasked with ensuring the consistent delivery of training of the highest quality in accordance with the relevant training methodology through: 
 - designing, developing and preparing quality training materials;
- ongoing refinements of training modules and programmes to enhance learning understanding;
- conducting assessments and moderations;
- evaluating students and providing feedback accordingly;
- building in students a "Safety begins with me" work ethic;
- maintaining an "expert" knowledge level of the relevant trade through the undertaking of projects and continuous professional development;
- maintaining training equipment; keeping it in good working order and appearance and preparing equipment for each class;
- keeping training material updated and available for each class;
- keeping training classrooms clean and up to professional standards;
- reporting any unsafe conditions and practices occurring in the workplace to your Health & Safety representatives.

Qualifications and critical competencies for success:
As a suitable candidate you:
- will be either a trade tested Instrumentation specialist with a strong electronics background or an Electrical specialist/Millwright (Electro-Mechanician);
- must have an Assessor/Moderator qualification from a recognised institute;
- would be at a great advantage if you have an ETDP qualification together with experience in workplace training;
- have the capacity to listen attentively, present information in a clear and concise manner and respond appropriately to the verbal and written communications of others, including the ability to regulate delivery in response to the needs of the target audience;
- must have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- will have the proven ability to deal simultaneously with differing levels of students;
- are capable of self-management i.e. you are able to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate your own workflow and output, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on goals and commitments within agreed time-frames;
- enjoy working as part of a diverse team.

Reasons to join us
If you join the STC, you will find yourself as one of a team of 40 people consisting of an Engineering Training department, an Agricultural Training department and an Administration support service. 
What is so exciting about our work, is the fact that we are making, on a daily basis, a positive impact on the national skills shortage while empowering individuals with new-found ability. As we have learners resident on site during their training, we operate a tuck shop and canteen at which our team members can purchase snacks and meals. Secure parking is available for employees who bring a vehicle to work.
Perhaps the most unique feature of our work environment is our location in the midst of the tranquil Mount Edgecombe environment, coupled with ease of access to the growing number of facilities and amenities in the area.  We enjoy having a Virgin Active health club and a number of small shopping centres in close proximity.

Where to from here if you meet the requirements and are interested?
If you would like to apply for this position you will need to do so via SASA's online job portal which means that you should in the first instance go to the website at www.sasa.org.za, and click on "Careers @ SASA" to navigate to the application page.

Important to note
Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in pre-selection competency and psychometric assessments and have a clear credit and criminal record.
SASA recognises the high levels of unemployment in our country as well as the need for employers in South Africa to contribute to transformation through active support of the equity provisions contained in both the Employment Equity Act and the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and Codes of Good Practice. Accordingly our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals. Further and in keeping with the requirements imposed by the Department of Home Affairs applications for employment by foreign nationals can only be considered in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed to result in the identification and appointment of a suitable South African candidate.