Driver Trainer – Value Logistics

Purpose of the Job
The Driver Trainer is responsible for delivering comprehensive driver training to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient driving practices across operations. The role focuses on conducting initial and ongoing training, assessing driver competency, and ensuring adherence to safety, legal, and operational standards. This position includes the development of training materials, hands-on instruction, and continuous evaluation of driver performance through practical and on-route assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Training and Assessment

• Assess new and existing drivers for competency and compliance

• Conduct scheduled training sessions covering soft skills and lifting equipment

• Communicate training schedules to management and ensure adherence

• Provide coaching and mentoring to drivers to improve performance and competency

• Conduct on-route driver assessments and practical evaluations

• Verify that driver licences and PrDPs are valid and up to date

• Maintain accurate attendance registers and training records

• Update and manage driver files on the learner management system

• Provide structured feedback to stakeholders on driver assessment outcomes

• Capture, maintain, and update training and assessment data on internal systems

Compliance, Audits, and Operations

• Facilitate training interventions aligned to TETA scope and requirements

• Assess learners fairly, consistently, and accurately in line with TETA standards

• Deliver training in a clear and understandable manner, providing learner support where required

• Conduct site audits and route inspections to ensure vehicles meet operational standards

• Support vehicle dispatching and assist with operational requirements when needed

• Maintain professional conduct and ensure compliance with company dress code standards

• Uphold housekeeping standards on a daily basis

• Ensure Health and Safety standards are consistently maintained

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Code EC driver’s licence with a valid PrDP

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Code EC driver

• Proven experience as a driving instructor or trainer

• Clear driving and criminal record

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TETA registered Assessor

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required

Unit Standards and Certifications

• Operating vehicle combination (Superlink and articulated vehicles) unit standard

• Operating rigid heavy vehicle unit standard

• Operating rigid light vehicle unit standard

• Dangerous goods unit standard

• Warehouse lifting equipment unit standard

• Firefighting unit standard

Skills and Competencies

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure

• High attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective time management and problem-solving abilities