Role and Responsibilities

Based on industry best practices, the Driver Trainer will be responsible for:

Driver Assessment & Recruitment

• Conduct practical driver evaluations, route observations, and competency assessments for candidates and existing drivers; assist in the selection and hiring of new drivers.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver induction, refresher, and remedial training programs; prepare and teach practical lessons tailored to driver needs; monitor driver progress and maintain training records.

Safety & Compliance

• Investigate accidents and incidents; develop, review, and revise safe working procedures; assist with risk assessments; conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings.

Performance Monitoring

• Leverage telematics data and operational reports to provide targeted coaching on driver behaviour, and vehicle abuse; develop improvement plans for underperforming drivers.

4. Required Qualifications

To ensure the success of this role, the ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications as outlined in recent job postings for similar roles:

Education

• Grade 12 Certificate; a Diploma in Transport & Logistics, Road Transport Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience operating heavy commercial vehicles and a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Truck Driver Trainer.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class CE or Professional Driver’s License; Valid Driver Trainer’s License or Instructor’s Certificate; Defensive Driving Certificate.

Other Requirements

• Clean driving record; strong technical knowledge; good computer and reporting skills; proactive problem-solving abilities.

• Conduct practical driver evaluations, route observations, and competency assessments for candidates and existing drivers; assist in the selection and hiring of new drivers.
• Develop and deliver induction, refresher, and remedial training programs; prepare and teach practical lessons tailored to driver needs; monitor driver progress and maintain training records.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; develop, review, and revise safe working procedures; assist with risk assessments; conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Leverage telematics data and operational reports to provide targeted coaching on driver behaviour, and vehicle abuse; develop improvement plans for underperforming drivers.

• Strong technical knowledge
• Good computer and reporting skills
• Proactive problem-solving abilities
• Driver coaching and training
• Telematics data and operational report analysis
• Risk assessment and safety compliance

• Grade 12 Certificate
• A Diploma in Transport & Logistics, Road Transport Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field is required
• Valid Class CE or Professional Driver’s License
• Valid Driver Trainer’s License or Instructor’s Certificate
• Defensive Driving Certificate
• Clean driving record