Job Opportunities

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) is the regulator of the sugar industry in South Africa and provides a range of specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.

The Shukela Training Centre (STC), a subsidiary of SASA, is a well-regarded training institution established more than 50 years ago. STC delivers high-quality agricultural and engineering training to learners from sugar and beyond. The STC delivers high quality agricultural and engineering training to learners in the sugar industry and other industries within and outside South Africa's borders.

The successful incumbent will have an opportunity to contribute to the training and development of up-and-coming Millwright artisans.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training to aspiring artisans. Tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring that training is delivered by means of appropriate training methods which ensure that learners acquire knowledge and skills as prescribed in the curriculum.
• Ensuring that appropriate assessment methods and techniques are used to aid learners' progressive development and achievement of competences as prescribed in the curriculum.
• Conducting various forms and types of assessments, including trade tests and moderations.
• Providing course reports for all learners enrolled in allocated courses and assisting in the compilation of learners Portfolios of Evidence (POEs).
• Designing, developing, and preparing quality training materials as well as ongoing refinement and improvement of available training materials and resources.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of customized training to meet customers' specific needs.
• Maintaining an "expert" knowledge level of the Millwright trade through continuous professional development and participation in special projects and assignments as delegated by Management.
• Ensuring that training equipment is kept in good working order and appearance and in a ready to use state at all times.
• Ensuring that a health and safety work ethic is instilled in learners in his/her care and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Shukela Training Centre Safety Standards.

The successful candidate must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• A minimum of an N3 Certificate, or a relevant NQF 4 qualification and a successful completion of a National Trade test in the Millwright trade
• A minimum of 3 years industry work experience post apprenticeship
• Computer literacy in MS Office

The following will be of added advantage:

• Accreditation by the National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB) as an Assessor
• Previous experience as a Facilitator/Assessor/Moderator/Trainer
• Effective communication

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through our online job portal will be considered. Please visit the SASA website on www.sasa.org.za , select 'SASA' and then 'Vacancies at SASA'. Please feel welcome to provide comprehensive information when making your submission as this will assist our short-listing process. Please ensure that you provide us with an indication of your current total guaranteed remuneration package and any variable benefits.

We will contact applicants who appear to best fit our requirements with a request that they provide a more detailed CV and furnish us with copies of their academic record. If you do not have a copy of your academic transcript, please could we suggest that you contact your university to obtain this.

SASA follows a comprehensive recruitment process that includes the formal assessment of cognitive abilities and preferred behavioral styles.