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Training Practitioner – Dairy and Manufacturing Related Trainer

FMCG Training Solutions · FMCG

Location

George – Knysna, Western Cape

Work Arrangement

On-site

Compensation

Paid · Market Related

Min. Qualification

Three- or four-year tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a similar field

Field of Study

Food Science / Food Technology

About this opportunity

The need for ETD Practitioners in the Western Cape regions of the Garden Route and the larger Cape Town area is to service current and future clients by facilitating training interventions, conducting formal assessments and workplace observations as required for FoodBev SETA and QCTO-registered qualifications to establish learner competence.

Responsibilities

Facilitate training interventions and conduct formal assessments and workplace observations as required for FoodBev SETA and QCTO-registered qualifications to establish learner competence.
Manage a variety of projects in line with the given timelines.
Report regularly to the Operations Manager regarding progress on training delivery.
Handle administrative responsibilities, including record-keeping of training delivered, completion of assessment guides and tools, learner enrolments, and learnership contracts.
Participate in and work with teams on special projects identified.
Promote the company's course prospectus, offer client service, and successfully manage client training projects within targeted parameters.

Eligibility Criteria

Western Cape (Garden Route, George and/or City of Cape Town), with regular travel to regional clients.
Three- or four-year tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a similar field.
Registered assessor (US 11573: Conduct Outcomes-Based Assessments) or NQF Level 5 ODETDP will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 3–5 years' experience in an FMCG food and beverages manufacturing operational environment and/or suitable training and/or facilitation experience.
Dairy product manufacturing experience will be advantageous.
Experience in Learning and Development activities will be an added advantage.
Experience in managing a team would be an added advantage.
Code 08 driver's licence and own reliable vehicle, as regular regional travel to clients will be required for at least two weeks of the month (non-negotiable).
Clear credit record, as your personal credit card will be required to hire vehicles when air travel is used, and the associated travel expenses will be claimable (non-negotiable).
Fluent in Afrikaans and English, including written and verbal communication (non-negotiable).
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables.
Knowledge of SharePoint and MS Teams will be an added advantage.
Strong administrative skills and abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Assessor registration with FoodBevSETA and/or MerSETA would be advantageous.

Required Skills

Laboratory Technician (1–2 years)Food Manufacturing (1–2 years)Dairy Processing (1–2 years)Facilitation Experience (1–2 years)Assessing Skills (1 year or less)Packaging Machines (1–2 years)

Training provided

Application Deadline

2026-11-04