Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Associate
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Division: Hyundai SA
Business Unit: Motus Training Academy (KZN)
Industry: Automotive / Training
About Motus Corporation
Motus Corporation is a leading South African automotive group with a strong national presence across vehicle sales, aftersales services, and training development. Through its Hyundai South Africa division and dedicated training academies, the company focuses on building technical excellence and developing skilled automotive professionals.
The Motus Training Academy in KwaZulu-Natal plays a key role in upskilling technicians and ensuring consistent technical standards across the dealership network.
Position Overview
Motus Corporation is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Trainer to join the Motus Training Academy in Pinetown.
The role involves delivering high-quality technical training, providing onsite and remote support, managing training facilities, and ensuring learners achieve competency in automotive technical skills. The successful candidate will also support curriculum development, assessments, compliance, and continuous improvement of training delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery & Facilitation
- Deliver theoretical and practical technical training to learners and delegates
- Facilitate assessments (written and practical) according to structured lesson plans
- Apply interactive teaching methods to enhance learner understanding
- Invigilate examinations and ensure fair assessment processes
Curriculum Development & Training Material
- Develop, update, and maintain technical training materials
- Align content with current automotive industry standards and practices
- Identify training needs and support continuous curriculum improvement
- Collaborate with training specialists and internal stakeholders
Facility & Equipment Management
- Ensure training facilities are maintained and fully operational
- Monitor and maintain training equipment and tools
- Ensure adherence to health & safety standards during all training activities
- Oversee operational readiness of training resources
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate learner records and training documentation
- Compile assessment reports and submit outcomes to relevant stakeholders
- Monitor and report operational risks and process issues
- Support budget tracking and variance reporting
Customer & Stakeholder Support
- Provide technical support to learners and internal stakeholders
- Resolve training-related queries and ensure learner satisfaction
- Engage with line managers and business units to align training needs
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to improve training quality and effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and organisational standards
- Contribute to development of improved training processes and systems
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified automotive technician
- 3–5 years’ experience in a similar technical environment
- Diesel trade qualification (advantageous or required depending on role scope)
- Facilitator and Assessor certification (advantageous)
- Strong technical background in automotive systems
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical subject matter expertise
- Instructional design and training development
- Technical writing and documentation skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation abilities
- Assessment and evaluation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
- Adaptability to different learner needs
- Patience and learner support mindset
- Ability to maintain structured, safety-driven environments
Why Join Motus Corporation?
Joining Motus Corporation offers:
- Opportunity to develop future automotive technicians in South Africa
- Exposure to a structured, professional training academy environment
- Career growth in technical education and automotive development
- Strong focus on skills development and industry excellence
- Work within a respected national automotive group
POPIA Compliance Notice
All personal information submitted will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Information will be used strictly for recruitment purposes and securely stored by the employer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official Motus Corporation careers or Motus Training Academy recruitment platform.
Applicants should include:
- Updated CV highlighting technical and training experience
- Copies of trade qualifications and certifications
- Proof of facilitator/assessor credentials (if available)
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