Job Title: Training Manager
Location: Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Contract: 3-Year Expatriate Contract with Option for Renewal
Reports To: Senior Management
Position Overview
The Training Manager will lead and manage the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs across all disciplines of the transport and logistics industry, with a specific focus on trades relevant to the trucking sector. These trades include heavy vehicle mechanics, diesel engine maintenance, auto electrical systems, hydraulic systems, suspension and steering, brake systems, and advanced driver training. The role will cover apprenticeship programs, trade certifications, and advanced driver training, ensuring that the company meets its skills requirements to maintain the highest operational standards. The Training Manager will also oversee third-party training providers and will be tasked with building a robust internal training team capable of supporting long-term workforce development. A key objective of the position is to establish a succession plan, training local PNG talent to eventually take over the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement Training Programs: Design and manage training programs tailored to the trucking and logistics industry, covering key trades such as:
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanics: Training on the maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of heavy trucks and equipment.
- Diesel Engine Maintenance: Special focus on diesel engine operations, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Auto Electrical Systems: Training on vehicle electrical systems, including wiring, diagnostics, and battery maintenance.
- Hydraulic Systems: Training on hydraulics used in heavy vehicles, focusing on maintenance and repair.
- Suspension and Steering Systems: In-depth training on the repair and maintenance of suspension and steering components.
- Brake Systems: Comprehensive training on air brakes and other braking systems used in heavy vehicles.
- Advanced Driver Training: Ensuring drivers are trained to operate vehicles efficiently and safely, with a focus on heavy truck driving techniques, defensive driving, and compliance with safety standards.
- Training Strategy: Collaborate with management to assess the company’s skill gaps and forecast training needs. Develop a long-term training strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Management of Apprenticeships and Trade Training: Establish and manage apprenticeship programs for new hires, particularly in technical and trade roles, ensuring they receive high-quality, certified training in the relevant trucking industry trades.
- Coordination with Third-Party Providers: Identify, select, and manage relationships with external training providers, ensuring that all outsourced training meets company and industry standards, particularly in specialized areas such as hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and advanced driver training.
- Departmental Development: Establish and lead a dedicated internal training department. Hire and develop training staff, ensuring they are capable of delivering high-quality training sessions across all relevant trucking industry trades.
- Training of Trainers: Implement a structured “train the trainer” program to ensure that internal trainers are fully competent in delivering specialized training programs.
- Succession Planning: Prepare and mentor local PNG nationals to eventually take over the role of Training Manager, ensuring knowledge transfer and local capacity building.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all training programs comply with relevant local and international industry regulations. Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies as necessary.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the training department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educational Background: Degree in Education, HR, or a technical field related to the transport or logistics industry.
- Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience in training management roles, preferably within the transport, logistics, or trucking industry. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale training programs and working with third-party providers.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in transport or logistics training, heavy vehicle maintenance, auto electrical systems, or driver safety programs are highly desirable.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills with experience in building teams and mentoring staff.
- Cultural Awareness: Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, with the ability to foster teamwork and cultural sensitivity.
- Contract and Vendor Management: Strong experience in managing external training partners and service providers.
Benefits
- Competitive expatriate salary package
- Housing and vehicle allowance
- Annual leave and return airfare
- Health insurance and other expatriate benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R50000,00 - R80000,00 per month
Application Questions:
- Owns a current passport
- Is aware that this job requires the incumbent to relocate to another country (Papua New Guinea)
Application Deadline: 2024/11/16
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