Closing Date : 29 October 2026
Purpose:
To design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality accredited driver training programmes that enhance driver competence, promote safe driving behaviours, and reduce transport-related risks across client operations. The Technical Driver Facilitator is responsible for facilitating theoretical and practical driver training, conducting assessments, providing coaching and mentorship, and ensuring compliance with all TETA, SAQA, SETA, QCTO, and internal quality assurance requirements while promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Training Facilitation and Delivery
- Facilitate engaging, learner-centred theoretical and practical driver training programmes.
- Deliver accredited training interventions aligned with organisational and client requirements.
- Apply modern adult learning methodologies to accommodate different learning styles and experience levels.
- Adapt training delivery methods to ensure effective learner participation and knowledge retention.
- Deliver training in accordance with approved course material, lesson plans, and accreditation requirements.
- Promote a positive learning environment that encourages participation, accountability, and professional development.
Driver Coaching and Development
- Provide individual coaching and mentoring to drivers to improve competency and driving performance.
- Identify learner strengths, development areas, and behavioural risks.
- Deliver constructive feedback and support continuous learner development.
- Encourage compliance with road safety standards and defensive driving principles.
- Promote professional driving standards and safe driving behaviour.
Assessment and Competency Management
- Conduct competency-based theoretical and practical assessments in accordance with TETA and QCTO requirements.
- Assess learners against applicable unit standards and qualification outcomes.
- Compile, review, and maintain Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
- Ensure assessments are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent.
- Provide learners with assessment results and developmental feedback.
- Participate in moderation and verification activities where required.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with TETA, SAQA, SETA, QCTO, and internal quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate learner records, attendance registers, assessment documentation, and reports.
- Support internal and external audits, accreditation reviews, and verification processes.
- Ensure all training documentation is completed and submitted within required timelines.
- Monitor training activities to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives relating to training quality and learner outcomes.
Road Safety and Defensive Driving Training
- Deliver defensive driving programmes and road safety awareness initiatives.
- Train learners on the National Road Traffic Act and applicable road safety legislation.
- Promote risk awareness and safe driving practices.
- Monitor driving behaviour and provide corrective coaching where required.
- Encourage a culture of safety and responsibility among drivers.
- Support accident reduction and transport risk management initiatives.
Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement
- Build and maintain positive relationships with learners, clients, operational teams, and stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively regarding training schedules, learner progress, and programme outcomes.
- Collaborate with management to identify training needs and development opportunities.
- Provide professional support to clients and learners throughout the training process.
- Represent the company professionally during all engagements.
Training Equipment and Fleet Management
- Ensure proper use and care of training vehicles and equipment.
- Conduct pre-training inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Report maintenance issues, damages, and safety concerns promptly.
- Ensure all training equipment remains compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.
- Promote responsible use of company assets and resources.
Reporting Processes
- Prepare and submit learner progress reports and training summaries.
- Maintain accurate learner records and training documentation.
- Record assessment results and competency outcomes.
- Track learner performance and developmental progress.
- Participate in planning, review, and continuous improvement meetings.
- Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with company governance requirements.