Hiring Now | Training Officer & Facilitator | Western Cape Offices | Permanent Corporate Position | Landscaping & Horticulture Business Unit | AGRISETA Alignment

Servest, an international leader and premier innovator within the Integrated Facilities Management industry, has announced an immediate opening for a dynamic, results-driven Training Officer to join their specialized Human Capital team in the Western Cape. This permanent corporate role is situated directly within the high-performing Landscaping Business Unit and reports directly to the regional Training Manager. If you possess a unique blend of horticultural expertise, foundational knowledge of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) framework, and a genuine passion for human capital development, this is your opportunity to accelerate your career. The application portal closes definitively tomorrow, June 10, 2026 — prompt submission is critical.

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Training Officer / Learning Facilitator
Reference Number	SER260526-1
Company Name	Servest Landscaping (Training Department)
Workplace Type	Onsite / Branch-Based with Regional Travel
Job Type	Permanent
Location	Cape Town / Western Cape, South Africa
Posted Date	26 May 2026
Closing Date	10 June 2026 (Urgent: Closing Tomorrow)
Seta Alignment	AGRISETA ETQA Framework

Job Context & Operational Impact

Servest operates a world-class enterprise where innovation, skill development, and top-tier talent attraction are prioritized at every organizational layer. The Landscaping Business Unit manages vast environmental assets, corporate estates, commercial gardens, and environmental conservation zones across the Western Cape. Maintaining premium service standards across these expansive sites requires a highly trained, technically compliant workforce.

The Training Officer acts as the core engine behind this skills pipeline. Rather than executing passive classroom teaching, the incumbent will design, deliver, and audit high-impact technical and soft-skills programs. You will be responsible for taking newly hired employees, seasonal relievers, and candidates from community development projects and seamlessly integrating them into live corporate environments. From managing foundational compliance documentation to auditing skills gaps on the ground alongside area managers, your pedagogical stewardship directly influences site productivity, occupational safety, and contract retention.

Urgent Deadline Warning: This recruitment cycle features an automated system cutoff on June 10, 2026. Due to the critical compliance requirements of this position, late submissions or incomplete profiles cannot be extended or processed manually.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Engineering

• Facilitate and assess technical landscaping protocols, horticultural methodologies, and core soft-skills training tracks across all regional personnel levels.

• Design, update, edit, and audit proprietary learning materials, including instructional guides, assessment instruments, student handouts, and reference outlines, ensuring 100% alignment with operational standards.

• Coordinate and execute comprehensive induction programs for new hires and regional relievers, minimizing time-to-productivity markers.

2. Learnership Administration & QCTO Compliance

• Execute, administer, and track formal Learnerships and Skills Programmes in strict compliance with the modern QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) Model.

• Maintain flawless pre- and post-training data records, preserving absolute learner data confidentiality according to internal information security frameworks.

• Prepare for, assist with, and attend internal and external quality assurance audits to secure and maintain institutional accreditation benchmarks.

3. Regional Skills Gap Analysis & Strategy

• Conduct detailed Training Needs Analyses (TNA) by collaborating closely with area managers, site supervisors, and regional directors.

• Formulate and execute tailored organizational skills matrices for regional cleaning and landscaping staff, aligning development budgets with regional corporate goals.

• Control, invigilate, and grade theoretical examinations and practical assessments, ensuring the authentic transfer of skills from the training center to live operations.

Minimum Requirements & Ideal Profile

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Matric / Grade 12 or an equivalent recognized secondary qualification.

• Tertiary Qualification: A completed National Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Design, Agriculture, or a closely related environmental science discipline.

• ETQA Registrations: Formal registration as an Assessor and Moderator with the AGRISETA ETQA framework, alongside a recognized Train-the-Trainer qualification, is highly preferred.

• Deep operational knowledge of SAQA, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and emerging QCTO transformation processes.

Experience Parameters

• A minimum of 2 years of direct operational experience inside the Horticulture or Landscaping industry.

• Direct experience or foundational exposure to the commercial cleaning industry will be viewed as a significant competitive advantage.

• Proven experience managing occupational health and safety (OHS) training frameworks within labor-intensive industries.

Logistical & Behavioral Assets

• Must possess a valid Code 08 (Class B) Driver’s License paired with your own reliable vehicle to facilitate regular travel to decentralized operational sites across the Western Cape.

• Advanced computer literacy across standard enterprise software suites and internal training management databases.

• Superior communication skills, with the stylistic flexibility to engage comfortably with both frontline site workers and executive managers.

Why Choose a Career with Servest?

Accelerated Skill Development

Servest provides an innovative, fast-paced environment designed to expand your professional toolkit. You will collaborate across multiple organizational layers, gaining exposure to corporate HR workflows, large-scale compliance frameworks, and international facility standards.

Ethical Leadership & Professional Growth

The group places immense value on corporate ethics, accountability, and the continuous self-development of its workforce. Training officers are given the autonomy to pioneer new training interventions and are actively supported in pursuing further academic and professional accreditations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this role require traveling outside of the central Western Cape office?

Yes. Because Servest Landscaping manages numerous commercial and corporate sites across the province, the Training Officer will regularly use their own vehicle to conduct onsite practical assessments, safety audits, and field training interventions.

Which SETA is primarily linked to this training portfolio?

The role is primarily aligned with the AGRISETA Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) framework due to the horticultural and agricultural nature of the Landscaping Business Unit. However, familiarity with general services or commercial cleaning sectors is highly advantageous.

When does the application window shut down for reference SER260526-1?

The formal closing date is tomorrow, June 10, 2026. Automated screening protocols reject late applications without exception.

How to Apply

To apply for this permanent corporate vacancy, please organize your complete application portfolio. This folder must contain an updated CV detailing your facilitation milestones, certified copies of your tertiary qualifications, your active AGRISETA registration credentials, a copy of your ID, your driver’s license, and contactable management references.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Recruitment Portal: Go to Servest Training Careers Portal

Employment Equity Policy Framework: In complete alignment with the strategic employment equity goals and institutional transformation milestones of the Servest Group, preference during shortlisting may be extended to qualified professionals from under-represented designated demographic groups.

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