About The Employer

We are a Zambian training hub, delivering world-class, hands-on education in construction trades, engineering trades, renewable energy, and professional development. Our mission is to turn raw talent into industry ready professionals who drive productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Our academies span core trades such as mechanical, electrical, and construction disciplines, as well as emerging fields like solar energy and low-tech innovation.

Through strong partnerships with industry leaders, we align training with real-world demands. In collaboration with Liebherr Zambia Limited, part of the global Liebherr Mining Division, we are launching a Technical Excellence Programme focused on developing the next generation of heavy equipment specialists.

This programme equips trainees with practical, industry-relevant skills in the maintenance and servicing of advanced mining equipment.

We are looking for experienced engineers who are passionate about developing others, sharing knowledge, and shaping future technical talent in Zambia’s growing industrial sector.

About The Role

To deliver practical and theoretical training in heavy-duty machinery maintenance to trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured classroom-based training on heavy-duty equipment systems, including engines, hydraulics, powertrain, steering, braking, and suspension systems.
• Design and develop detailed lesson plans covering core and advanced topics such as Diesel Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Powertrain & Drivetrain, Electrical and Electronic Systems, CANBUS, Diagnostics, Telematics, and Maintenance Management.
• Translate technical content into practical, industry-relevant training aligned to operational requirements.
• Continuously update training materials to reflect equipment advancements, OEM standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct assessments and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support development of laboratories and simulators.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Guide trainees in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagnostics.
• Demonstrate use of diagnostic software and measurement equipment.
• Supervise troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Teach diagnostics and telematics principles and applications in OEM settings.
• Maintain training records and support curriculum reviews and improvement.
• Coordinate closely with workplace mentors to support on-the-job learning.
• Review and validate apprentice logbooks and workplace evidence.
• Participate in apprentice progress and review meetings.
• Design and conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate assessment and training records.
• Participate in moderation processes, audits, and accreditation reviews.
• Coach and develop apprentices and trainees.
• Supervise workshop-based practical training.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assess competence against defined standards.

About The Work Environment

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours, excluding public holidays

Training workshops & Laboratories

Occasional outdoor or Industrial partner facilities

Exposure to heavy equipment and outdoor field work.

Standing and supervising trainees for extended periods

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or Mining Equipment Engineering
• Diploma – Teaching Methodology

Competencies

• Deep knowledge of heavy-duty equipment systems
• Instructional & Facilitation Skills
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Assessment & Competency Evaluation
• Digital Competencies
• Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Virtual training platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) proficiency

Advantageous Certifications

• TEVETA Instructor Accreditation
• Train-the-Trainer Certification
• Occupational Health & Safety Certification
• Assessor Certification

Experience

• Minimum 5 – 8 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years instructional experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale industrial operations
• Supportive learning culture

• Deliver structured classroom-based training on heavy-duty equipment systems, including engines, hydraulics, powertrain, steering, braking, and suspension systems.
• Design and develop detailed lesson plans covering core and advanced topics such as Diesel Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Powertrain & Drivetrain, Electrical and Electronic Systems, CANBUS, Diagnostics, Telematics, and Maintenance Management.
• Translate technical content into practical, industry-relevant training aligned to operational requirements.
• Continuously update training materials to reflect equipment advancements, OEM standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct assessments and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support development of laboratories and simulators.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Guide trainees in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagnostics.
• Demonstrate use of diagnostic software and measurement equipment.
• Supervise troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Teach diagnostics and telematics principles and applications in OEM settings.
• Maintain training records and support curriculum reviews and improvement.
• Coordinate closely with workplace mentors to support on-the-job learning.
• Review and validate apprentice logbooks and workplace evidence.
• Participate in apprentice progress and review meetings.
• Design and conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate assessment and training records.
• Participate in moderation processes, audits, and accreditation reviews.
• Coach and develop apprentices and trainees.
• Supervise workshop-based practical training.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assess competence against defined standards.

• Deep knowledge of heavy-duty equipment systems
• Instructional & Facilitation Skills
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Assessment & Competency Evaluation
• Digital Competencies
• Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Virtual training platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) proficiency

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Heavy Equipment Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or Mining Equipment Engineering
• Diploma – Teaching Methodology
• TEVETA Instructor Accreditation (Advantageous)
• Train-the-Trainer Certification (Advantageous)
• Occupational Health & Safety Certification (Advantageous)
• Assessor Certification (Advantageous)