Boiler Training Officer

Purpose of the Position

• The Trainee Boiler Training Officer will be responsible for preparing, developing and presenting technical training programmes relating to the operation, maintenance and management of shell boilers and boiler ancillary equipment.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel locally and internationally for extended periods when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willing to travel
• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license
• Boiler Attendance Certificate
• N2 or N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification advantageous
• Computer literacy

Minimum Experience

• At least five years' experience as a Boiler Operator
• At least two years' experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor
• Boiler operation and maintenance experience
• Experience supervising or coaching boiler personnel advantageous
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in an additional South African language advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, compile and update boiler training materials.
• Ensure training content remains technically accurate and relevant.
• Stay informed about boiler products, technologies and industry developments.
• Present theoretical and practical boiler training courses.
• Train boiler operators on boiler operation, maintenance and management.
• Evaluate trainees attending boiler training programs.
• Compile and administer theoretical and practical assessments.
• Mark and evaluate trainee assessments.
• Prepare and submit trainee assessment reports.
• Identify the training needs of boiler users and operating personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to trainees and customers.
• Promote and market available boiler training courses.
• Prepare, submit and follow up on training quotations.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance and assessment records.
• Ensure training equipment remains operational and properly maintained.
• Ensure training facilities, equipment and buildings are kept clean and orderly.
• Interact professionally with customers, trainees and technical personnel.
• Travel to customer sites to provide training when required.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong boiler-operation knowledge
• Technical training ability
• Training-material development
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Trainee assessment and evaluation
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Professional and presentable manner
• Customer-service orientation
• Ability to communicate at all organizational levels
• Supervisory and leadership ability
• Report-writing skills
• Administrative accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to travel locally and across borders