AGRICULTURE & TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGER – Hippo Valley Estates Limited 284 views

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts annual technical training and extension needs assessments.
• Identifies current and future training needs through job analysis, career paths, performance appraisals, and consultation with line managers.
• Designs and facilitates training needs assessments for Agriculture and Mill Operations.
• Reviews training plans based on changes in production systems and skills requirements.
• Recommends internal and external courses and facilitators.
• Identifies performance gaps and advises line managers.
• Develops and reviews training policies.
• Manages recruitment and deployment of trainees (Graduate Learners, Trainee Managers, Apprentices, Agricultural Cadets, Attachments).
• Engages with external learning institutions (Agriculture and Technical Colleges).
• Coordinates learner deployment, attachments, and program evaluations.
• Evaluates technical training programs and provides recommendations for curriculum improvement.
• Develops technical and soft skills training programs for various staff groups.
• Designs and reviews training curricula and materials.
• Ensures relevance and quality of training content.
• Supports development of SOPs with line managers.
• Facilitates training for Agriculture and Technical Operations.
• Coordinates annual training and extension plans.
• Manages training methodologies, materials, resources, and facilities.
• Oversees internal and external trainers.
• Conducts research to improve training delivery.
• Maintains training records and databases.
• Manages training evaluation processes and reporting.
• Evaluates effectiveness at reaction, learning, behaviour, and results levels.
• Recommends corrective actions for performance gaps.
• Reviews training programs based on changes in production systems.
• Maintains training evaluation records and databases.
• Appraises Training Officers and trainees (Graduate Learners, Apprentices, Attachments).
• Evaluates trainee competency during and after programs.
• Develops and manages departmental OPEX, CAPEX, and labour budgets.
• Monitors resource use and expenditures.
• Produces monthly and annual cost reports.
• Develops KPAs for Training personnel.
• Identifies, acquires, and maintains training materials, facilities, equipment, and reference resources.
• Plans recruitment for structured training programs.
• Develops and monitors training programs for trainees and cadets.
• Supports succession planning for managers and technical staff.
• Implements mentorship programs for target groups.
• Monitors trainee performance with line managers and coaches.
• Coordinates attachment programs with learning institutions.
• Develops training material aligned with SHE requirements.
• Recommends inclusion of SHE elements in SOPs.
• Works with management and SHE officers on procedure improvements.
• Ensures training material aligns with SHE standards.
• Participates in internal SHE audits and reporting.
• Training budgets
• Internal audits.

Requirements

• Graduate qualification Agriculture or Engineering Sciences
• Post Graduate Qualification in Management courses
• Post Graduate Qualification in Training Management
• Advanced Oral and written presentation skills in word, excel and power point.
• Verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Training technics
• Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Problem solving capabilities
• Display integrity and independence.
• Good team player
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills
• Collaboration, Influencing and Building Good Stakeholder Relationships.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Stakeholder engagement
• A minimum of one year on the job training.

How to Apply