Employer: Fountain Gates Crafts and Trades School
Project: 4 Year Liebherr Zambia Apprenticeship Program
About The Employer: Building Skills. Shaping the Future. 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 Location Chongwe District, Lusaka Province. Reporting To Head Of School Industry Mining & Education 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
• Registered EIZ Member
• 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 6 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year instructional experience.
