KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for training the plastics technician apprentices
- Plan and develop training calendar including on-the-job-training
- Integrate Austrian topics and SA curriculum modules into one training plan
- Develop and review training material and documents
- Plan, develop and implement lesson plans
- Coordinate and conduct facilitation for apprentices
- Prepare classrooms and workshop for training
- Provide training on key practical and personal skills
- Give theory lessons in plastic processing, material science, etc.
- Plan and prepare apprentices for assessments as required
- Monthly reporting on programme progress, competency evaluations and feedback
- Ensure all safety aspects are adhered to for Plant and Training workshop
- Responsible for the availability and maintenance of all machines and equipment
- Preventative maintenance on all machines in the Training workshop
- Ensure availability and readiness of machines and equipment
- Manage and monitor Apprentices logbooks
- Collaborate with Plant technical personnel on developments in technology to remain relevant
- Maintain regular communication with the Plant mentors
- Ensure and maintain compliance with Austrian Final Exam requirements
- Ensure compliance to QCTO quality standards and processes are upheld.
- Maintain regular update of databases in the Learner Management System
Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for:
S6 (Assure product conformity)
- S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
- S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed.
S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)
- Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
- Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.
REQUIREMENTS
- Trade related occupational certification
- A minimum of 3-5 years industry work experience post Apprenticeship.
- Minimum 2-5 years' work experience as a Facilitator or Assessor.
- Understanding of MerSETA and QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) processes
- 3 years of experience in a Plastic Packaging environment.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability
- Professional behaviour
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong ethical behaviour
- Interpersonal skills
- Passion to develop and mentor young people
ROLE MODEL FOR OUR IDENTITY:The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate and live the ALPLA Identity through the following behavioural competencies
Our Purpose:
Act as a role model by living the ALPLA identity and contributing to a culture that reflects our values, personality, promise, and principles.
Our Promise:
- We create trust
- We build respect
- We develop potential
- We ensure excellent results
Our Principles:
- Be Reliable
- Solve Problems
- Make Decisions
- Communicate Effectively
