Technical Skills Trainer

Unilever is currently hiring for: Technical Skills TrainerFunction: Supply ChainReports to: Assistant Learning ManagerScope: Southern AfricaLocation: Boksburg FactoryTerms & Conditions: Full timeABOUT UNILEVERWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.JOB PURPOSEThe Technical Skills Trainer leads all technical training interventions for the sourcing units and is necessarily an experienced mechanical and/or electrical technician with an excellent ability to teach, coach and mentor.  The Skills Trainer will coordinate and deliver course training for all technical levels, develop Technical Operators, and Technician Apprentices in accordance with Unilever curriculum requirements.  They will liaise with other training providers where it is advantageous to use their capabilities.  Within the factories, the Skills Trainer will continue to support the development and progression of trained Technicians, Artisans and Technical Operators through the skills audit and the HR for Factories Integrated Training system. Operational training interventions will be varied, but often involve legislative safety and hazard awareness training, and loss-based training.  Additionally, the Skills Trainer will offer guidance and measurement frameworks for recruiting technical skills across the sourcing units. The Skills Trainer is also responsible for the proper maintenance and safe running of on-site training facilities and materials. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BETechnical Training & Capability BuildingDeliver engineering technical training across mechanical and electrical disciplines, using a coaching and mentoring approachDevelop engaging training materials and maintain accurate training recordsBuild and enhance on-site technical capability for Technical Operators, Machine Specialists, ICE Technicians, and ArtisansTraining Strategy & ExecutionExecute the site training strategy and drive associated action plans to address technical capability and development needsMaintain and update the Technical Skills Matrix and assessment recordsCapture and track all training activities on the LMS platformSupport the population of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), Annual Training Report (ATR), and BBBEE training spend trackingCompliance & StandardsEnsure site compliance with training standards, including the development of training and assessment toolsMaintain accurate training documentation and reporting processesSafety, Quality & EnvironmentPromote a strong understanding of workplace hazards and ensure adherence to all safety and environmental proceduresEmbed sustainability into training by supporting reduction of environmental impact (utilities, waste, chemicals)Ensure technical capability across the site supports and protects quality standardsLeadership & Stakeholder EngagementAct as a technical leader, promoting high-performing teams and linking technical skills with leadership behaviours (communication, integrity, accountability)Lead engineering capability improvement through strong technical expertise and problem-solvingContinuous ImprovementConduct regular technical skills assessments and auditsIdentify capability gaps and implement targeted development and coaching interventionsDrive capability improvements aligned to site priorities and support loss elimination initiativesWHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDEXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS5 years’ experience as an Artisan, with at least 3 years in Factory Training within a technical, FMCG, or manufacturing environmentN6 in Mechanical and or Electrical EngineeringTrade Tested ArtisanAccredited or Working towards Assessor, Facilitator and Material design and development is preferredStrong coaching and communication skills supporting some instructional experience in a previous role.  Must display an ability to engage and enthuse.WCM/TPM/ Lean Manufacturing/ Continuous Improvement mind set.Solid experience identifying training gaps and implementing training programsProficient with leading training agendas and leading Learnerships/ SETA programsProven track record on the impact of focused Programme and Development – use of training methodologies i.e. how this has improved productivityMust have in depth knowledge of Training AnalysisStrong understanding of Unions (Unionised environment) Proven expertise in mechanical systems (mechanisms, motion, condition-based monitoring, materials, and tribology)Strong knowledge of process engineering equipment (pumps, valves, pipework, vessels, agitators)Electrical expertise in control circuits, calibration, and hazardous area equipmentHands-on experience with installation and replacement of major electrical components (motors, switch/control gear)SKILLSStrategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to plan proactively and develop forward-looking strategiesBusiness Performance Optimization: Drive efficiency and continuous improvement to enhance overall business performanceAnalytical Problem Solving: Analyze complex issues and implement effective, data-driven solutionsCustomer Focus: Deliver high-quality service that meets internal and external customer needsStakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across key stakeholdersIntegrity & Ethics: Uphold high standards of professio