Handyman Skills Trainer

Learn to Earn invites suitability qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy of Handyman Skills Trainer,
based in Hermanus. The Handyman Skills Trainer will report to the Hermanus Branch Manager. The
Handyman Skills Trainer is responsible for day-to-day training, annual planning, preparation, delivery,
administration and reporting with regard to the LtE Handyman Skills programme.
Main Requirement
 Hold to LtE’s statement of faith and be an active member of an evangelical church.
 Acts with the highest integrity, honesty, professionalism, and ethics in all matters of work and personal
life.
 Be in possession of a relevant diploma in Technical Training i.e. Woodwork, Plumbing, Electrical,
Masonry and/or Welding.
 Must possess the training and competence to work with and store power tools, industrial machines,
work at heights, with substances like cleaning solvents (e.g Spirits of Salts, Acetone, Thinners, etc)
 Relevant Training Diploma would be advantageous, however previous training experience is required.
 Must be physically fit to do the job and have no physical/health challenges that may be an OHS Risk and
hinderance to the physically demanding projects and work (including but not limited to sight, hearing,
physical dexterity, fine motor skills and balance).
 Ability to train and translate theoretical concepts into practice.
 Have 3 years’ experience working in a building, artisanal or technical trade environment would be
beneficial
 Passionate about developing the unemployed and eradicating the legacies of injustice.
 Must be high performance orientated, can work independently, have functional proficiency, and
initiative.
 Good Computer and administrative skills required.
 Able to interact comfortably and effectively within an inter-cultural environment made up of different
social, economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds and be team orientated.
 Good report writing skills and well-developed communication skills in English, while knowledge of
isiXhosa/Afrikaans would be beneficial.
 Have a valid driver’s licence: Code EB
 Three independent contactable references, from previous reporting lines.

Training Related
 Provide training in Handyman Skills including Health and Safety in the workplace, Equipment maintenance
and care, Correct and Proper use of various tools and equipment (hand tools and power tools), Basic
Woodwork, Electrical, Plumbing, ARC Welding and Building to LtE students focusing on a holistic approach
by applying various training modalities, both theory and practical, in order to ensure the achievement of
the outcomes as set for each module.
 To oversee that the set curriculum for the Handyman Skills course is implemented correctly and that
training of a high quality is provided.
 To attend to all administrative aspects of the course including training preparation (course outlines, lesson
plans, timeous ordering of materials) and training administration (registration, payment of student fees,
assessments, reports, coaching documents and maintenance of the database).
 Liaise with local certified electricians, plumbers, builders and general handymen to keep course material
relevant. And updating the training material in consultation with counterparts on other campuses, Branch
Managers and Chief Operating Officer on a regular basis.
 Provide stories of interest and life changes related to our students to our media desk and fundraising
team.
 Liaise with the local community for opportunities to do practical projects and activities relating to the
course material as well as for on-the-job training.
 To exercise control over the use and safekeeping of equipment. Ultimate responsibility for all equipment
is that of the Handyman Skills Trainer. The Handyman Skills Trainer will need to account for the good
working order and safekeeping of all equipment and arrange for the weekly cleaning and lubrication and
regular servicing (by a professional) of all machines. A logbook of all services and repairs is to be kept.
 To ensure that the safety standards of the Handyman Skills course are in line with those laid down by
NOSA (National Occupation and Safety Association) and compliance to the OHS Act or other relevant
authority or legislation.
 To attend periodic meetings with the Branch Manager to discuss and review progress of the course.
 To participate in the planning and organizing of graduation ceremonies for students who have successfully
completed their course.
 To participate in staff development from time to time, i.e. in-house training, external training, refresher
courses, etc.
 Move furniture, equipment or other items when required, internally and between branches.
Campus Maintenance Related
 Report all maintenance issues to the relevant Branch Manager who will assign and manage the completion
of tasks.
 Report all maintenance and repairs to be completed by external contractors, (e.g. roller door shutters,
geyser repairs, servicing of machinery) to the Branch Manager who will arrange for the completion of the
relevant work.
 Conduct ongoing maintenance work at all Learn to Earn facilities by completing all maintenance work, e.g.
repairing, painting, building, replacing, restoring, professionally and within a reasonable time. This will
include plumbing, light electrical work and working at heights when required.
 Conduct seasonal maintenance work (sealing of windows, replacing washers, changing plug switches,
oiling of door locks and hinges, etc) methodically and within the specified time.
Other Requirements:
Learn to Earn (LtE) is a registered Christian skills development organization which seeks to develop people,
especially unemployed people, socially, economically, emotionally, and spiritually. As such this is a team
ministry, and the following will also be required in addition to the above:
 Participate, contribute, and engage in weekly staff devotions and prayer meetings.
 To participate in the employer’s Annual Staff Retreat. We go away together to do staff development and
spiritual growth seminars.
 To participate in the employer’s Annual General Meeting.
 To be co-responsible for the continued development of the employer.
 To promote the employer and obtain financial support thereof.
 Promoting and marketing the Skills Courses on offer at Learn to Earn
 Outside of the employees’ above responsibilities the employee will be expected to do things that fall
outside of the ambit of their job description, such as sweeping, cleaning, covering for and helping other
staff. This is a team ministry.