Description:
Vacancy:
Regional Defensive Driving Instructor
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Defensive Driving Instructor to conduct defensive driving courses and practical in-service assessments for motor vehicle drivers of all experience levels regionally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defensive driving techniques, accident prevention strategies, and traffic safety regulations. The position will be based at the Florida Training College.
Qualifications, Experience and other competencies required:
- Grade 12 school qualification or equivalent.
- Occupationally post school certification or relevant qualification in defensive driving instruction.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a defensive driving instructor or related field.
- Strong knowledge of defensive driving techniques, accident prevention strategies, and traffic safety regulations.
- Train the trainer / Facilitator and or Assessor qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students of all ages and skill levels.
- Patient, supportive, and encouraging attitude towards students.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Above average computer skills, drafting of spreadsheets and power point presentations
- Clear criminal record.
- Ability to travel on a regional basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct defensive driving courses in a classroom and/or practical setting.
- Instruct employees on defensive driving techniques, accident prevention opportunities, hazard recognition, and accident-avoidance strategies.
- Transfer techniques on how to react in emergency situations and handle adverse weather, road and other climatic conditions.
- Provide individualized feedback and guidance to improve their driving skills.
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
- Keep up to date with vehicle safety features and technological advancements in vehicle safety.
- Maintain accurate records of participant attendance and progress.
- Collaborate with other training individuals, operational staff and relevant role players instructors and staff to improve course curriculum and delivery.
- Stay current on Road Traffic Act, traffic laws, regulations, and best practices in defensive driving.
- Conduct random evaluations within the region during the operational service.
- Attend to morning and evening parades and have a general discussion on awareness / toolbox talks with the staff on random intervals across the region of responsibility.
- Physical driving and evaluation of staff on the road.
- Ensure adequate record keeping of all training interventions, evaluations and progress.
- Compile adequate assessment records and feedback reports on interventions conducted.
- Identify concerns and build awareness material for staff to take cognisance of behavioral changes.
- Conduct accident reviews with branches on all accidents that occurred and evaluate corrective measures.
- Evaluate and develop safe driving awareness campaigns.
- Compile weekly reports on progress, trends and planning related to vehicle accidents, training and compliance trends.
Interested and Potential candidates meeting all the above credentials can apply via the platform.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful
Requirements:
- Grade 12 school qualification or equivalent.
- Occupationally post school certification or relevant qualification in defensive driving instruction.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a defensive driving instructor or related field.
- Strong knowledge of defensive driving techniques, accident prevention strategies, and traffic safety regulations.
- Train the trainer / Facilitator and or Assessor qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students of all ages and skill levels.
- Patient, supportive, and encouraging attitude towards students.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Above average computer skills, drafting of spreadsheets and power point presentations
- Clear criminal record.
- Ability to travel on a regional basis.
- Conduct defensive driving courses in a classroom and/or practical setting.
- Instruct employees on defensive driving techniques, accident prevention opportunities, hazard recognition, and accident-avoidance strategies.
- Transfer techniques on how to react in emergency situations and handle adverse weather, road and other climatic conditions.
- Provide individualized feedback and guidance to improve their driving skills.
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
- Keep up to date with vehicle safety features and technological advancements in vehicle safety.
- Maintain accurate records of participant attendance and progress.
- Collaborate with other training individuals, operational staff and relevant role players instructors and staff to improve course curriculum and delivery.
- Stay current on Road Traffic Act, traffic laws, regulations, and best practices in defensive driving.
- Conduct random evaluations within the region during the operational service.
- Attend to morning and evening parades and have a general discussion on awareness / toolbox talks with the staff on random intervals across the region of responsibility.
- Physical driving and evaluation of staff on the road.
- Ensure adequate record keeping of all training interventions, evaluations and progress.
- Compile adequate assessment records and feedback reports on interventions conducted.
- Identify concerns and build awareness material for staff to take cognisance of behavioral changes.
- Conduct accident reviews with branches on all accidents that occurred and evaluate corrective measures.
- Evaluate and develop safe driving awareness campaigns.
- Compile weekly reports on progress, trends and planning related to vehicle accidents, training and compliance trends.