Lead Training Facilitator at Unitrans – Apply Now!

🌟 About Unitrans

At Unitrans, we are committed to empowering our people through opportunity. Our purpose, “The Power of Doing,” drives everything we do across Southern Africa and beyond. As a leading logistics and transport solutions company, Unitrans values its people and fosters a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous learning.

We’re looking for a Lead Training Facilitator – a key player ready to shape and elevate training and development in our operations across multiple African countries.

🧭 Job Overview

As the Lead Training Facilitator at Unitrans, you will design, deliver, and oversee impactful training programmes that promote safety, compliance, and skill development among our drivers and operators. You will also lead and manage a team of Training Facilitators/Driver Trainers, ensuring best-in-class delivery across the division.

This role is perfect for a strategic and hands-on facilitator who thrives on building people’s capabilities and driving behavioural change.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee training compliance by tracking and reporting expired certifications across the division

• Implement and supervise both classroom-based and hands-on training schedules

• Conduct monthly moderation of completed assessments and manage internal moderation documentation

• Act as a subject matter expert during internal and client audits

• Deliver Train-the-Trainer content, including SOPs, customer-specific modules, and performance-based training

• Supervise and participate in remedial driver training post-incidents (DriveCam, MiX Telematics, coaching)

• Focus on high-risk driver behaviour, conducting interventions to reduce accident risk

• Mentor and coach Training Facilitators and assess their ongoing competencies

• Monitor and review DriveCam data, develop toolbox talks, and recommend training initiatives to mitigate risk

• Generate regular reports on training interventions (monthly to annually)

• Design and roll out effective driver development programmes in partnership with the Group Training Manager and Divisional Head: Human Capital

• Conduct periodic reinforcement training for divisional teams

• Facilitate internal and legal compliance training, ensuring understanding and application through interactive methods

• Support development of short and long-term divisional training plans

• Conduct planned and unplanned job observations for safety and performance enhancement

• Step in as a contingency support resource during operational crises

• Lead and guide the training team across multiple countries

📚 Minimum Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) – Essential

• NQF Level 6 in Human Resources or related field – Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field – Advantageous

• Registered Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator with TETA – Essential

• Valid Code EC Driver’s License

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ management and leadership experience in a training-focused role

• Experience in Agriculture, Mining, or Transport and Logistics sectors

• Proven success leading teams across multiple African countries – Advantageous

• Background in implementing training systems and process improvements aligned to business goals

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• Strong facilitation and adult learning skills

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities

• Knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and driver risk mitigation tools

• Experience with DriveCam and MiX Telematics

• Comfortable delivering on-the-road driver coaching and classroom instruction

• Ability to develop custom training content and Toolbox Talks

• Proficiency in compiling training reports and audits

• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

🌍 Why Join Unitrans?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values people development

• Enjoy opportunities to lead across borders in a multi-country training environment

• Make a measurable impact on driver safety and operational excellence

• Join a business that truly believes in empowerment, performance, and progress

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📄 CV Tips for a Lead Training Facilitator Role

✅ Emphasise Certifications: Clearly list your facilitator, assessor, and moderator accreditations (especially TETA).
✅ Show Leadership Impact: Highlight your experience leading training teams, particularly across borders or in multiple locations.
✅ Quantify Achievements: Share data where possible—e.g. “Reduced training non-compliance by 30%” or “Trained 500+ drivers annually.”
✅ Demonstrate System Knowledge: Include your proficiency in DriveCam, MiX Telematics, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
✅ Highlight Industry Experience: Be specific about your sector background—e.g. transport, logistics, mining, or agriculture.
✅ Tailor Your Profile Summary: Start your CV with a powerful summary showcasing your strategic and hands-on training capabilities.

🌐 Company Website:
www.unitransafrica.com