Driver Training Instructor

Job Intro

Driver Training Instructor - Johannesburg, GP Gauteng

About MasterDrive MasterDrive is South Africa's leading advanced driver training and behavioral change company, with 27 years of industry experience. We work with over 20% of South Africa's top 500 companies, delivering purpose-driven training that saves lives and builds safer, smarter organizations. Job Specification

Role Mission: To deliver high-quality theoretical and practical driver training that improves driver competence, behavior, attitude and road safety, while ensuring every participant is trained and assessed to MasterDrive standards. The Instructor is central to the delivery of driver training across client bookings and safety events. The role combines classroom-based theoretical instruction with practical on-road training, driver evaluation, route planning, learner engagement and the completion of supporting training documentation. The successful candidate must represent MasterDrive professionally at client sites, communicate with confidence, remain calm in on-road training environments and consistently place safety, service quality and compliance at the center of delivery. Offer

Key Responsibilities

1. Training Delivery & Learner Engagement • Deliver classroom-based theoretical and practical on-road driver training. • Present to individuals and groups using clear, patient and adaptable communication styles. • Demonstrate defensive, advanced and situational driving techniques and explain their practical application. • Check learner understanding and adapt instruction to varying experience and skill levels. • Engage confidently with clients and candidates with knowledge, conviction and passion for the industry.

2. Driver Assessment, Route Planning & Safety • Conduct evaluations of driver skill, behavior and driving attitude using in-car instructional techniques. • Plan training delivery and appropriate routes for each booking and candidate. • Apply sound knowledge of road traffic legislation, safe driving practices, risk assessment and hazard identification. • Maintain strong situational awareness and make calm, sound decisions in on-road training environments. • Ensure training vehicles, equipment and required PPE are used responsibly and safely.

3. Administration, Compliance & Documentation • Capture supporting documentation accurately for internal and external use. • Assess and complete Portfolio of Evidence documentation in accordance with applicable TETA and QCTO requirements. • Ensure registers, learner records and training documentation are complete, accurate and submitted on time. • Follow communicated Standard Operating Procedures, company policies and administrative requirements. • Maintain accurate learner performance records and provide timely feedback on booking or training discrepancies.

4. Client Service & Professional Standards • Deliver all requested services to a consistently high standard and support excellent customer satisfaction. • Represent MasterDrive values through professional conduct, communication, grooming and service delivery. • Be punctual and prepared for every client booking and training intervention. • Work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and safety. • Keep up to date with developments in driver training, fleet safety, road legislation and the broader motoring industry.

What Success Looks Like In this role, high performance is measured against the following weighted

Key Performance Indicators

• Training Delivery & Quality 30%

• Customer Experience & Brand Representation 20%

• Operational Preparation, Reliability & Timekeeping 15%

• Administrative & Procedural Compliance 15%

• Safety, Vehicles, Equipment & Cost Responsibility 10%

• Professional Conduct, Teamwork & Accountability 5%

• Knowledge, Capability & Continuous Development 5%

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements • Matric / Grade 12. • Minimum 3 years' experience within the professional driving, driver training or motoring industry. • Practical training or instructional experience. • Valid EC driver's license with applicable PrDP (DG, P, G) and own reliable transport. • Sound knowledge and practical experience in defensive and/or advanced driving techniques. • Sound understanding of road traffic legislation and safe driving practices. • Strong verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills. • Strong interpersonal, client-facing and customer-service skills. • Intermediate to advanced computer literacy. • Fluent in English; proficiency in additional South African languages is advantageous. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong safety awareness, sound situational judgement and calm decision-making in on-road training environments. • Willing and able to travel nationally and work away from home when operationally required. • Candidate must reside in Johannesburg or within reasonable travelling distance of Johannesburg.

Nice to Have • TETA-accredited Assessor qualification. • Relevant SAQA/QCTO-aligned driver training or instructor qualification. • Moderator certification. • Experience within the motor, training, fleet safety or HSE environment. • First Aid and/or Firefighting certification. • Additional driver-training qualifications or experience across multiple vehicle categories.

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who...

â Is passionate about road safety, driver behavior and developing safer road users.

â Can confidently facilitate both classroom learning and practical on-road instruction.

â Remains calm, professional and safety-focused in pressured or high-risk situations.

â Enjoys engaging with different people and can adapt their teaching style to the learner.

â Takes ownership of preparation, route planning, documentation and follow-through.

â Is comfortable travelling and representing MasterDrive at client sites and events.

â Values accuracy, compliance and professionalism without losing the human element of training.

Personal Attributes • Professional and disciplined - represents the company and its clients with maturity and consistency. • Patient and adaptable - able to work with learners of different ages, backgrounds and confidence levels. • Safety-oriented and detail-conscious - understands that small details can have major consequences on the road. • Dependable and organized - plans ahead, keeps commitments and completes administration accurately. • Confident but approachable - able to lead a training environment while maintaining positive learner engagement. • Curious and committed to growth - keeps knowledge current through research, industry developments and continuous learning.

Package & Remuneration Basic From R215 000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

Additional Benefits Company cell phone

Employee Benefits Provident fund eligibility once probation is signed off; medical aid eligibility after one year of service, with company contribution up to 50% of the medical aid premium.

Interested? Please submit an online application together with a brief motivation and relevant fields of experience. Should you not hear back from us within 15 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful. MasterDrive - Safer Roads Through Behavioural Change - www.masterdrive.co.za

Monthly Salary: Market related