Date Posted:
2026-04-23 12:07:54
Employment Type
Full Time
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Location:
Lusaka
Salary:
Negotiable
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Description:
Job Purpose
The Automotive Technical Trainer will deliver high quality training for technicians, apprentices, and service advisors across our network. This role plays a key part in building technical capability, ensuring service excellence, and supporting manufacturer aligned training programs.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to accurately identify skill and knowledge gaps across Technicians, Foremen, and Service Advisors.
- Deliver training and certification programs for Service Advisors, front office staff, technicians, and apprentices.
- Conduct on the job training (OJT), evaluations, and competency assessments.
- Design and develop engaging and technically accurate training modules and materials based directly on the results of the TNA.
- Prepare, execute, and monitor detailed training plans that are strategically aligned with the company’s objectives and overall business targets.
- Facilitate and deliver technical training sessions for Service Technicians and other dealer After Sales Support Personnel.
- Provide expert on-site/in-dealer coaching, mentoring, and practical, real-time guidance, focusing specifically on advanced vehicle diagnosing and troubleshooting techniques.
- Manage all aspects of training logistics, including the timely preparation and distribution of necessary training materials, tools, and technical resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the After-Sales Technical Department to track and improve Dealer Technical Performance and ensure technical training effectiveness.
- Prepare training reports and recommend improvements for staff development.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is preferred
- Manufacturer instructor and technical certifications.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years as an instructor or on the job trainer in a technically complex environment.
- Work experience in an automotive distributorship is an advantage
- Must possess advanced vehicle diagnosing skills
- Knowledgeable on new vehicle technology (Experience working on EV, PHEV, and Hybrid vehicles is an advantage)
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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