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Closing Date: 09:00, Monday, 27th July 2026

Employer

Fountain Gates Crafts and Trades School

Project

4-Year Liebherr Zambia Apprenticeship Program

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.

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 will equip trainees with practical, industry-relevant skills in the maintenance and servicing of advanced mining equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• International professional development opportunities at Liebherr factories across the world.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial operations.
• Supportive learning culture.

About the Work Environment

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours, excluding public holidays.
• Training workshops and laboratories.
• Occasional outdoor or industrial partner facilities.
• Exposure to heavy equipment and outdoor field work.
• Standing and supervising trainees for extended periods.

Location: Chongwe District, Lusaka Province

Reporting To: Head of School

Industry: Mining & Education

Available Positions

1. Instructor – Advanced Heavy Duty Mechanic

Number of Positions: One (1)

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.
• 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.
• Participate in apprentice progress and review meetings.
• Design and conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate assessment and training records.
• Coach and develop apprentices and trainees.
• Supervise workshop-based practical training.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assess competence against defined standards.

Educational Qualifications

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

Competencies

• Registered EIZ Member.
• Deep knowledge of heavy-duty equipment systems.
• Instructional and Facilitation Skills.
• Coaching and Mentorship.
• Assessment and 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 6 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year instructional experience.

2. Instructor – Advanced Component Remanufacturing

Number of Positions: One (1)

About the Role

To deliver practical and theoretical training in inspection, diagnostics, remanufacturing and OEM rebuild standards to trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop structured lesson plans and training materials to support component remanufacturing and related technical processes.
• Deliver classroom and workshop-based training covering teardown, inspection, cleaning, machining, non-destructive testing (NDT), metrology, assembly, testing, quality assurance and documentation.
• Facilitate training on remanufacturing processes, including technical drawing interpretation, precision measurement, failure analysis, root cause analysis, OEM rebuild standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Support development of laboratories and simulators.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Train apprentices in inspection methodologies including visual inspection, dimensional verification, wear analysis and failure identification.
• Guide apprentices in the application of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of inspection results.
• Demonstrate machining, restoration and repair processes used to restore components to OEM specifications.
• Supervise troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Guide apprentices in root cause analysis methodologies and identification of failure mechanisms.
• Ensure apprentices maintain accurate remanufacturing records, inspection reports, quality documentation and traceability requirements.
• Promote adherence to OEM remanufacturing standards, quality systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Review and validate apprentice logbooks and workplace evidence.
• Design and conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Supervise workshop-based practical training.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• 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.
• Participate in apprentice progress and review meetings.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering.
• Diploma in Teaching Methodology.

Competencies

• Registered EIZ Member.
• Deep knowledge of heavy-duty equipment systems.
• Instructional and Facilitation Skills.
• Coaching and Mentorship.
• Assessment and 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.
• NDT Level II.
• Vibration Analysis (CAT I or CAT II).
• OEM Component Rebuild Certification.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year instructional experience.

3. Instructor – Mobile High Voltage & Instrumentation

Number of Positions: One (1)

About the Role

To deliver practical and theoretical training in mobile industrial high-voltage systems, instrumentation, controls, automation, diagnostics and safe HV operations to trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans covering internal combustion diesel engine technology, advanced hydraulic systems, drivetrain systems, telematics and diagnostics, as well as preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
• Deliver classroom and workshop-based training on high-voltage (HV) safety, isolation, switching and commissioning procedures.
• Provide training on instrumentation, sensors, CANBUS, control systems and diagnostic methodologies.
• Supervise practical HV exercises and fault-finding activities.
• Conduct assessments and maintain compliance documentation.
• Support development of laboratories and simulators.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Guide trainees in electrical and electronic diagnostics.
• Demonstrate use of diagnostic software and measurement equipment.
• Supervise troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• 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.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Diploma in Teaching Methodology.

Competencies

• Registered EIZ Member.
• Deep knowledge of heavy-duty equipment systems.
• Instructional and Facilitation Skills.
• Coaching and Mentorship.
• Assessment and 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 6 years OEM or Mining Maintenance relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year instructional experience.