Background

ZVEC is a vocational training and enterprise organisation in New Kasama, Lusaka. We invite qualified, experienced professionals to join our roster of part-time lecturers and instructors, supporting learners to develop practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and professional practice. Teaching assignments will be scheduled according to course requirements and learner demand.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans and teaching materials; deliver theory and supervised practical sessions; evaluate learner progress within authorised assessment arrangements; maintain attendance and training records; protect learner safety; care for equipment; and support quality assurance and regulatory inspections. Detailed role descriptions follow in this pack.

Qualifications and Experience

Current, verifiable TEVETA trainer accreditation covering the relevant subject and intended training level. Applicants must state their accreditation number, approved scope and expiry date and attach supporting evidence. An application receipt alone is insufficient.

A recognised technical or vocational qualification relevant to the position and appropriate to the training level, together with teaching methodology qualifications meeting applicable TEVETA requirements.

At least three years of relevant practical industry experience as ZVEC's recruitment minimum; any higher experience requirement for the relevant TEVETA accreditation level must also be met.

Ability to plan lessons, demonstrate practical tasks, support learners and maintain reliable training and assessment records.

Availability for agreed teaching schedules, including evenings or weekends where required and agreed in advance.

Driving instructor applicants must additionally hold a current RTSA driving instructor's licence, a valid driver's licence covering the vehicle classes to be taught and evidence of defensive driving and first aid competence.

Engagement Arrangements

Roster inclusion does not guarantee an appointment, minimum hours or immediate work. Each teaching assignment will be confirmed in writing, with its timetable, duties, duration, agreed remuneration and payment terms. Candidates must disclose other commitments and maintain valid accreditation and licences throughout an assignment. ZVEC will agree the appropriate engagement terms and statutory obligations before work begins.

Additional Details

Train learners in road rules, defensive driving and safe vehicle operation, preparing them for the relevant RTSA driving tests.

Deliver theory on road signs, traffic rules, hazards, driver responsibilities and safe road behaviour.

Teach pre-drive checks, controls, starting and stopping, steering, braking, manoeuvring, parking and appropriate road positioning.

Plan progressive practical lessons and assess readiness before moving to more demanding traffic conditions.

Teach defensive driving, hazard anticipation, safe following distances and responsible driving around vulnerable road users.

Maintain learner lesson logs, attendance, progress records and vehicle inspection records; coordinate test preparation through approved school procedures.

Confirm vehicle and learner authorisations are valid before road lessons; report faults or incidents and stop unsafe activities.

Protect learners from harassment, unsafe instruction and improper demands; teach only the vehicle classes authorised by the instructor's licences and school approvals.

A current RTSA driving instructor's licence is mandatory, together with a valid driver's licence covering the classes taught and applicable PSV endorsement. Provide evidence of defensive driving training, first aid competence and medical fitness as required by RTSA. Current relevant TEVETA trainer accreditation is also required for this ZVEC roster; it does not replace RTSA licensing. Relevant instructor training and verifiable driving instruction experience are required.

Hold teaching methodology qualifications appropriate to TEVETA requirements. ZVEC requires a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience; meet any higher accreditation requirement applicable to the course level. Previous vocational teaching experience is desirable. Demonstrate clear communication, dependable attendance and the ability to support learners with different needs.

Maintain lesson plans, attendance and learner progress records; provide feedback; follow safeguarding and confidentiality procedures; support quality assurance; and keep credentials valid. Formal regulated assessments or examinations require separate authorisation and the relevant assessor or examiner accreditation.

Approved lesson plans before delivery; completed scheduled sessions; accurate learner records; documented practical competency feedback; and an end-of-assignment report covering learner progress, resource needs and improvements. Targets and submission dates will be agreed for each assignment.

Verification of RTSA licences and authorised classes, a supervised driving assessment, road rules and hazard discussion, and a learner instruction demonstration.

Evidence of current professional membership or practising credentials where applicable.

Applicants must include current TEVETA trainer accreditation evidence showing the approved subject, training level, accreditation number and validity. Automotive applicants must demonstrate competence across all three advertised trades. Driving instructor applicants must additionally provide current RTSA instructor licensing, the relevant driver's licence and evidence of defensive driving and first aid competence. State your available teaching days and hours and earliest start date. For part-time work, clarify the basis of your net salary expectation, such as per month for stated hours, per hour or per teaching day.

• Prepare lesson plans and teaching materials
• Deliver theory and supervised practical sessions
• Evaluate learner progress within authorised assessment arrangements
• Maintain attendance and training records
• Protect learner safety
• Care for equipment
• Support quality assurance and regulatory inspections
• Train learners in road rules, defensive driving and safe vehicle operation, preparing them for the relevant RTSA driving tests
• Deliver theory on road signs, traffic rules, hazards, driver responsibilities and safe road behaviour
• Teach pre-drive checks, controls, starting and stopping, steering, braking, manoeuvring, parking and appropriate road positioning
• Plan progressive practical lessons and assess readiness before moving to more demanding traffic conditions
• Teach defensive driving, hazard anticipation, safe following distances and responsible driving around vulnerable road users
• Maintain learner lesson logs, attendance, progress records and vehicle inspection records
• Coordinate test preparation through approved school procedures
• Confirm vehicle and learner authorisations are valid before road lessons
• Report faults or incidents and stop unsafe activities
• Protect learners from harassment, unsafe instruction and improper demands
• Teach only the vehicle classes authorised by the instructor's licences and school approvals
• Maintain lesson plans, attendance and learner progress records
• Provide feedback
• Follow safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• Support quality assurance
• Keep credentials valid

• Lesson planning
• Demonstrating practical tasks
• Learner support
• Record keeping
• Defensive driving instruction
• Hazard anticipation
• Road safety instruction
• Vehicle operation instruction
• Communication
• Dependable attendance
• Supporting learners with different needs

• Current, verifiable TEVETA trainer accreditation covering the relevant subject and intended training level
• Recognised technical or vocational qualification relevant to the position and appropriate to the training level
• Teaching methodology qualifications meeting applicable TEVETA requirements
• Current RTSA driving instructor's licence
• Valid driver's licence covering the vehicle classes to be taught
• Evidence of defensive driving competence
• Evidence of first aid competence
• Evidence of medical fitness as required by RTSA
• Relevant instructor training
• Verifiable driving instruction experience
• Evidence of current professional membership or practising credentials where applicable