Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation (MEF), is a faith based, non-denominational and Pan African Centre of Study, Worship and Reflection. It is located in Mindolo, Kitwe District on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.

MEF is looking for a Carpenter on contractual basis at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Campus in Mindolo Kitwe. S/he will be responsible for efficient and effective running of the carpentry workshop and perform general carpentry work at the institution. The successful candidate will also be required to conduct training activities in carpentry and Joinery.

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidates will be required to perform the following duties:

• Coordinating training activities for the certificate course in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Planning, executing and coordinating all carpentry activities on campus.
• Preparing budgets and estimating costs for works to be undertaken at all times
• Conducting routine maintenance inspecting.
• Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machinery, hand tools, or power tools.
• Fitting and installing new window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using carpentry and joinery tools.
• Following established safety rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Keeping and maintaining records of time spent on a job and materials purchased for the work.
• Responding to carpentry emergencies, determining the issues and making repairs
• Performing regular maintenance works of furniture and other infrastructure on campus.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or principal officers.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate/GCE/Form Five (5)
• Minimum Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
• TEVETA Accredited Trainer
• Able to teach.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools specific to the carpentry and joinery trade.
• Working familiarity with carpentry materials and their appropriate use.
• Ability to show initiative.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Have a strong sense of personal and work accountability.
• Able to multitask.
• Team Player.

Experience needed

At least Two (2) years’ work experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

AGE: Between 22 and 45 years old.

Commencement of duty: 16st February, 2026.

Background: Strong Christian background and able to work in an Ecumenical Environment.

MEF- an affiliate of the All Africa Churches Conference (AACC) and the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ)

• Coordinating training activities for the certificate course in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Planning, executing and coordinating all carpentry activities on campus.
• Preparing budgets and estimating costs for works to be undertaken at all times
• Conducting routine maintenance inspecting.
• Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machinery, hand tools, or power tools.
• Fitting and installing new window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using carpentry and joinery tools.
• Following established safety rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Keeping and maintaining records of time spent on a job and materials purchased for the work.
• Responding to carpentry emergencies, determining the issues and making repairs
• Performing regular maintenance works of furniture and other infrastructure on campus.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or principal officers.

• Able to teach.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools specific to the carpentry and joinery trade.
• Working familiarity with carpentry materials and their appropriate use.
• Ability to show initiative.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Have a strong sense of personal and work accountability.
• Able to multitask.
• Team Player.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate/GCE/Form Five (5)
• Minimum Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
• TEVETA Accredited Trainer