About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to develop, manage, and deliver technical training solutions and product support documentation for internal personnel and customers. The successful candidate will ensure effective knowledge transfer, operational competence, and sustainment of HENSOLDT GEW products and systems throughout their lifecycle while supporting customer readiness and organisational capability.
Qualifications and experience
National Higher Diploma or BTech in Electronic Engineering (Light Current) or Mechanical Engineering.
Formal qualification in Training and Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or a related field would be advantageous.
Minimum 10 years' experience following attainment of the first technical qualification.
Minimum 4 years' experience within a technical training environment.
Experience in the operation, maintenance, or support of Electronic Warfare (EW), SIGINT, or related electronic systems.
Experience in technical writing and the development of technical documentation would be advantageous.
Experience within the aerospace, defence, military, or related high-technology industries.
Operational experience in the deployment and maintenance of land-based EW systems would be advantageous.
Key technical skills
Operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems and subsystems.
Electronic Warfare (EW), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), and related technology domains.
Product Lifecycle Support and Integrated Logistics Support principles.
Technical documentation development and management.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
Curriculum development and training programme design.
Development of learner guides, facilitator guides, assessment guides, and training manuals.
Instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
Assessment design and learning evaluation techniques.
Technical training delivery across multiple audience levels.
Development and management of training plans and schedules.
Technical presentation and facilitation techniques.
Training administration and certification management.
MS Office Suite.
Microsoft Visio.
Learning and documentation development tools.
Technical publishing and document management systems.
Key responsibilities
Instructional Design and Training Material Development
Design and develop technical training programmes, curricula, assessments, manuals, and learning materials based on product requirements and training needs analysis to ensure effective knowledge transfer and competence development for internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Training Delivery
Facilitate technical training on HENSOLDT GEW products, systems, operation, maintenance, and support activities across varying audience levels to develop operational capability and ensure effective system utilisation and sustainment.
Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management
Develop, maintain, and coordinate technical documentation, including operator manuals, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, and logistics support documentation to ensure accurate product knowledge, operational support, and compliance with customer requirements.
Training Coordination and Administration
Manage training plans, schedules, delegate coordination, certification processes, and training records to ensure efficient execution, governance, and traceability of all training activities and outcomes.
Training Support, Continuous Improvement and Project Execution
Support project, product support, and business objectives through training proposal development, effort estimation, process improvement initiatives, and collaboration with engineering and project teams to ensure high-quality training solutions and continuous enhancement of training effectiveness.
Our recruitment values:
HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
Application Deadline: 09 July 2026.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.
If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT drives the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security.
In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 8,500 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
HENSOLDT has 10 manufacturing sites - located in Germany, South Africa, the UK and France. Our company benefits from our international footprint with offices on all continents.
Our Headquarter is located in Taufkirchen near Munich. Our main sites have all their own product lines and are located in innovative areas: Ulm, Taufkirchen, Friedrichshafen, Oberkochen, Wetzlar and Kiel in Germany, Pretoria and Irene in South Africa, Enfiled close to London, and Plaisir close to Paris.
Why join us?
We pioneer with passion to create competitive premium electronics. Our core competence is to detect and protect: we make an essential contribution to protecting people and nations. We offer various and challenging positions with development perspectives in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere in teams, where collaboration is a key value shared by everyone. Within HENSOLDT you can be a pioneer, take part in new challenges, co-create our company and grow: “Be the Pioneer of our Future!”
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