Job Summary
Company and Job Description:
The Training Centre Manager will lead strategic direction, maintain industry-aligned training standards, and create an environment that supports the development of skilled technical professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the overall budget for the training centre
- Monitor programme expenses and ensure cost-effective operations
- Promote training services to secure new business and revenue
- Contribute to organisational strategy discussions and planning
- Prepare tenders, proposals, and funding applications
- Provide technical input to strengthen business development efforts
- Design, plan, and manage all training programmes
- Continuously review and improve training methodologies
- Implement and optimise digital learning systems and platforms
- Coordinate external projects and secondments for trainees
- Organise supplementary skills workshops (e.g., project management, report writing, budgeting)
- Collaborate on curriculum updates and programme redesign
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies, and HSE regulations
- Oversee maintenance and management of workshop equipment, tools, and inventory
- Lead and support instructors and technical staff in their daily duties
- Maintain discipline, safety, and high operational standards
- Support trainees in professional registration processes and logbook completion
- Compile monthly reports on programme progress, performance, finances, and risks
- Manage client projects involving trainees, ensuring quality delivery
- Step in to support any operational area when needed
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to centre staff
- Collaborate with internal and external partners on training programme development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, clients, and institutions
- Act as a subject matter expert on technical training initiatives when required
- Coach and mentor trainees, offering guidance and feedback
- Serve as a role model for professionalism and ethical behaviour
- Enhance the trainee experience through guest lectures, site visits, and networking opportunities
- Monitor and analyse feedback, pass rates, and satisfaction indicators to guide improvements
- Engage in continuous personal and professional development
- Champion innovative teaching methods and training practices
- Manage and share organisational knowledge and best practices
- Support staff development through training, certifications, and professional registration
Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):- Open to relevant experience in same position
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Red Seal Trade Tested Qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in Business Management or similar certificate (Preferred)
- Professional registration with ECSA (Preferred)
- Code 08 Driver’s Licence, as travelling is necessary in this position
- 5–8 years’ experience in a management or training management role
- Background in an engineering or technical training environment
- Effective leadership and interpersonal capability
- Financial management and budgeting competency
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Understanding of training programme design and exit-level outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Strong organisational and planning skills
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