Operator Trainer

SUMMARY:
Operator Trainer – Heavy Hydraulics & Auto Electrical (Ports/Harbour Equipment) – KZN

POSITION INFO:

Operator Trainer – Heavy Hydraulics & Auto Electrical (Ports/Harbour Equipment) – KZN

Salary: R35,000 basic | R45,000 Total Cost to Company

We are seeking a technically strong Operator Trainer with solid field experience in heavy hydraulics and auto electrical systems, specifically within ports and harbour equipment environments. This role is ideal for an experienced ex-field service technician who has grown into a training and operator development function.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in:

  • Heavy hydraulics systems

  • Auto electrical fault-finding and repair

• Proven experience working on ports/harbour equipment (non-negotiable)

• Field service technician background highly advantageous

• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills

• Experience working on heavy mobile or industrial equipment

• Valid driver’s licence

• Willing to travel locally if required

Key Responsibilities

• Train and assess operators on specialised port/harbour equipment

• Deliver structured technical and operational training sessions

• Translate field knowledge into practical operator guidance

• Support safe and correct equipment usage

• Assist with skills evaluations and competency sign-offs

• Work closely with technical and operations teams to improve operator performance

• Maintain training records and reports

Key Skills

• Strong technical troubleshooting ability

• Confident communicator and instructor

• Practical, hands-on training approach

• Safety-focused mindset

• Able to work with both new and experienced operators

• Previous technical training 

Package

• R35,000 basic salary

• Total CTC approximately R45,000

• Opportunity to move into a specialised technical training