21/01/2026
VACANCY: Work Skills Training Instructor
Cape Mental Health is a non-profit organisation that offers a comprehensive mental health service in the Western Cape. One of its projects, Training Workshops Unlimited (TWU), which works with adults with intellectual disabilities, seeks to employ a Work Skills Training Instructor based at the TWU Retreat workshop.
Closing date: Friday, 30 January 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
A Work Skills Training Instructor is responsible for imparting skills and knowledge to a group of adults with intellectual disabilities (medium functioning) in a structured environment through the practical repetition of activities and lessons.
• Impart open labour market practices and principles to trainees to enhance their skills
• Ability to work with customer products while meeting cost, quality, and scheduling requirements
• Conduct trainee assessments twice a year
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding trainee progress
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies
• Maintain quality standards and perform regular inventory stock control
REQUIREMENTS
1. Previous experience in a similar environment
2. Ability to work effectively within a team environment
3. Passion and patience in working with adults with intellectual disabilities
4. Ability to apply problem-solving methodologies
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
6. Highly proactive with strong communication skills
7. Honesty and integrity
8. Accommodating and supportive nature
9. Matric qualification; fluent in English and at least one other South African language
10. Ability to use online programmes, such as InShot or CANVA, to support our hybrid training model
11. Valid driver’s licence (required)
12. Ability to present a COVID-19 negative test 48 hours before possible employment
Please email your 2-page CV with contactable references to adminTWU@cmh.org.za, attention to the General Manager, Training Workshops Unlimited.