Technical Trainer – Agriculture

Job description

Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Sugar Company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia.  Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Human Resource Department:

TECHNICAL TRAINER – AGRICULTURE x1 – PERMANENT

This position will be reporting to the Learning and Development Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, conduct and evaluate Agriculture technical related training programs.
Write on the job learning materials and assessments to be used in conducting on the job training.
Contribute to conducting root cause analysis during technical problem solving.
Guide and advise frontline line managers on appropriate approaches to close technical skills gaps and Partners with frontline line managers in the technical operational areas to identify competence gaps resulting
Support engineering works for effective cost management in maintenance, renovations and construction.
Conduct a learning need analysis for Agric technical operations at the Mill.
Develop on the job training programmes.
Conduct on -the- job training using a variety of methods.
Conduct pre and post training assessments and give feedback.
Participate in Agric departmental meetings.
Participate in Agric skills development committees.
Identify competence gaps during problem solving meetings as part of root cause analysis.
Write technical training modules and contribute to the development of work instructions.
Ensure that all Agric technical training records are maintained.
Produce and submit Agric technical training progress reports to line management.
Conduct formal upskilling programs (e.g. Agriculture team Development Program).
Facilitate and manage Agric trainees, learnership and apprenticeship programs.
Coordinate SHERQ legal /mandatory training required for specific licenses or certification.
Oversee on-site activities of external training providers to ensure compliance to site specific SHERQ policy and procedures.
Provide input into annual L&D budgets.
Provides on-site coordination of training venues bookings, manages training stationery and housekeeping.
Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Minimum Requirements

Full grade 12 Certificate.
Minimum a Diploma in Agriculture specialized in Crop Science or equivalent.
Preferably 3-5 years’ experience, Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
Business acumen; Passion for development; Ability to communicate effectively and assertively; Influencing and negotiating skills; Ability to work in a team; planning and organizational skills; Analytical and Problem-solving skills, Computer Literacy, Ability to manage multiple projects, multi-task effectively.
Valid driver’s license
Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner

Email:  careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – Technical Trainer Agriculture” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 26th June 2025.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.