Head of Regional Training
Daimler Middle East & Levant FZE
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :21 years, 4 أشهر
Daimler Middle East & Levant FZE, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Jan 2008 - Present
Head of Regional Training Apr 2010 - Present
Accountable for planning and coordinating regional training activities for Daimler’s retail organisation in 13 markets across the Gulf and Levant regions in liaison with a team of 3 technical trainers, 3 soft skills trainers and additional, external resources.
Enabling regional adaptation of training concepts provided by Mercedes-Benz Global Training organisation.
Managing administration team involved in web-based learning management system (Saba) and providing logistical support for training participants.
Responsible for annual departmental budget development and control.
Efficiently conducting negotiation of annual training targets and fees.
Formulating new strategic directions to steer growth in terms of retail personnel, automotive technology and product portfolio.
Assistant Manager (Succession Planning) Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
Accountable for development and coordination of overall training plan.
Effectively liaised with general distributor network.
Technical Trainer - Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
Enabled regional adaptation and delivery of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Technical training subjects.
Conducted technical training needs analysis of general distributor staff.
Developed training programme in accordance with defined requirements.
McCarthy Kunene, Witbank, South Africa Mar 2005 - Nov 2007
Workshop Foreman, Training Officer and Company Safety Officer Jun 2005 - Nov 2007
Acted as technical advisor to whole workshop team (Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and Mitsubishi brands).
Responsible for workshop loading and quality control.
Accountable for identification of training needs and coordination of training attendance at manufacturers.
Ensured application and adherence to National safety standards (NOSA - OHS Act).
Chief Mechanic (Team Leader) Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Mar 2005 - Jun 2005
Oversaw assignment of work orders within Mercedes-Benz Technical team.
Provided diagnostic and technical support for Mercedes-Benz team.
Adam's Auto Clinic
Owner Aug 2003 - Feb 2005
Audi/VW Franchise (McCarthy Motor Holdings)
Caretaker Service Manager Dec 2002 - Jul 2003
Vocational Training up to NQF Level IV Equivalence Feb 1993 - Apr 2000 McCarthy Training Centre, Midrand, South Africa
N4 Technical Diploma - Automotive Technology Jul 1993 - Nov 1993 Witbank Technical College, eMalahleni, South Africa