Driver Trainer – Transport Operations

About the role

DP World is looking for an experienced Driver Trainer to join its Transport Operations team. The role involves assessing, coaching and developing drivers to meet company standards, customer requirements and road safety legislation while supporting operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and practical driver training in line with company standards.
• Perform driver assessments, competency testing and on‑route evaluations.
• Identify training needs from incidents, accidents and performance trends.
• Provide in‑cab coaching, induction and on‑the‑job training for new drivers.
• Deliver remedial and annual refresher training as defined in the training matrix.
• Monitor driver fuel consumption and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate driver performance using DriveCam, Mix Telematics, Mix Vision and other monitoring systems.
• Ensure compliance with customer site requirements, safety standards and company policies.
• Assist in recruitment, practical evaluation of driver applicants and coordinate medical examinations.
• Maintain training records, develop training materials and submit performance reports.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• Valid Code EC Driver’s Licence and Professional Driving Permit (Dangerous Goods).
• Accredited Assessor and Facilitator certification.
• Advanced Driver Instructor qualification and Advanced Driving Techniques certification.
• Minimum 3 years professional driving experience and at least 5 years in driver training and development.
• Strong knowledge of road transport operations, Road Traffic Act and related legislation.

Required skills

• Valid Code EC Driver’s Licence
• Professional Driving Permit – Dangerous Goods
• Accredited Assessor and Facilitator certification
• Advanced Driver Instructor qualification
• Advanced Driving Techniques certification
• Proficiency with DriveCam, Mix Telematics and Mix Vision monitoring tools