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Job Description

Zambia Sugar Plc. is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group 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 under the Human Resource Department:

POSITION: TECHNICAL TRAINER – MAINTENANCE x 1 (PERMANENT)

This position reports to the Learning and Development Specialist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate technical 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.
• Partner with frontline managers in the technical operational areas to identify competence gaps resulting.
• Conduct a learning needs analysis for technical maintenance team at the Mills.
• 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 factory production meetings and in skills development committees.
• Identify competence gaps during problem solving meetings as part of root cause analysis.
• Conduct Off crop preparation training follow-up training sessions.
• Write technical training modules and contributes to the development of work instructions.
• Ensure that all technical training records are maintained.
• Produce and submit technical training progress reports to line management.Conduct formal upskilling programs (e.g. Artisan Training Program (ADP) & Artisan Utility Day Training – Continuous learning).
• Facilitate and manage Artisan trainee, learnerships and apprenticeship programs
• Coordinate SHERQ legal /mandatory training required for specific licenses or certification.
• Oversees on-site activities of external training providers to ensure compliance to site specific SHERQ policy and procedures.
• Provide input into annual L&D budgets and deliver on ABF’s maintenance training strategy.
• Provide, through the L&D administrator on-site coordination of trainings and venues.
• Promote and adhere to ABF Sugar procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Work closely with L&D Officer to deliver the business’s overall strategic goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Full grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Assessor and Learning Facilitation Competence Certificates
• Preferably 3 to 5 years’ experience as an FLM in Sugar Maintenance Operations.
• 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 which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).