Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 27 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Ministry of Technology and Science was created through Gazette No. 1123 of 2021 to formulate and implement policies on Technology. Science, Communications and Skills Development for enhanced impact on socio-economic development as well as enforcement of standards: regulations, licensing and supervision of Technology. Science, Communications and Skills Development.
The Strategic Objective of the Ministry of Technology and Science is to increase access to efficient, equitable, quality, and relevant technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills and to enhance research and development, commercialization, transfer, and diffusion of technology and innovation. The Ministry is also responsible for policy formulation, coordination and promotion of Technical Education. Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) through the provision of guidelines to all TEVET Providers. In view of this, the Ministry is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Zambians to fill the vacant positions under Lundazi Trades Training Institute, Mporokoso Trades Training Institute and Nsumbu Trades Training Institute.

1.0 Job Title: PRINCIPAL (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 01
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To oversee the management of the Institution in order to provide quality skills training in TEVET.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Institutional Board and Ministry of Technology and Science under the Department of Vocational Education and Training and shall be responsible for:
i) Policy -Ensure timely formulation, review and implementation of institutional policies in order to provide institutional guidance:
ii) Student Affairs Coordinate effectively the Management of student affairs in order to ensure a conducive learning environment:
iii) Curriculum Initiates regular review, design and development of institutional curriculum in order to facilitate relevant and focused training:
iv) Quality Assurance Coordinate the design and development of tailor made programmes in order to meet the demands of the clients.
v) Research & Consultancy – Oversees timely conduct of appropriate research and consultancy in order to generate information and provide quality service to clientele;
vi) Performance Management – Oversees effectively the development of departmental and individual work plans in order to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of performance:
vii) Monitoring & Evaluation Oversees regularly monitoring and evaluation of institutional programmes and activities in order to facilitate implementation of appropriate interventions:
viii) Commercial Venture – Oversees the development of production units in order to facilitate practical training and generate revenue;
ix) Information Management System-Ensure regularly the maintenance of an up to date information management system in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information; and
x) Management-Manages effectively financial, human and material resources and assets in order to achieve the Institutional set objectives.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
1) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
i) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education or its equivalent; and
ii) A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Five (5) years of experience at senior management level in the relevant field:
ii) Must be at least thirty-five (35) years:
iii) Ability to write technical and analytical reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
iv) Accreditation with Technical Education. Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training
Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory or any other professional body.

2.0 Job Title: LECTURER – POWER ELECTRICAL (2)
Institution: LUNDAZI AND MPOROKOSO TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 04
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skills to the learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking effective delivery of learner’s assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficient delivery of training:
il Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
iv) Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the Engineering field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
v) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAS) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of training programmes on full, part-time and ODL progammes; and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language or its equivalent;
ii) Diploma in Power Electrical or its equivalent; and Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Three (3) years of relevant work experience:
i) Ability to write technical and analytical reports and ability to communicate effectively in English:
Accreditation with Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

3.0 Job Title: LECTURER – FASHION DESIGN & TEXILE TECHNOLOGY (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 04
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skills to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking leamers assessment, research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of leaning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency in delivery of training..
iii) Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
iv) Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the designing field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
v) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of the training programmes on full, part-time: and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Minimum of craft certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology; and
iii) Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Three (3) years of experience:
ii) Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
iii) Accreditation with Technical Education. Vocational & Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

4.0 Job. Title: LECTURER-GENERAL AGRICULTURE (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 04
(c) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skills to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking effective delivery of learners’ assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency delivery of training.:
iii) Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
iv) Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the field in orcer to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice;
v) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAS) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of training programmes on full, part-time and ODL programmes; and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by The Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Degree/Diploma in Agriculture: and
iii) Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience
• Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Accreditation with Technical Education Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

5.0 Job Title: LECTURER-AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS (2)
Institution: LUNDAZI AND MPOROKOSO TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 04
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skill to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking effective delivery of student’s assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of leaning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency delivery of training.:
iii) Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
iv) Undertaking effective research and consultancy in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
v) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of long term training programmes on full, part time and ODL programmes; and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICTIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
iii.) Diploma in Automotive Mechanics/Engineering or its equivalent; and
ii) Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage:

d) REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience
• Ability to write technical and analytical reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
• Accreditation with Technical Education, Vocational & Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory and any other professional body.

6.0 Job Title: LECTURER-COMPUTER STUDIES (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 04

(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking effective delivery of learners’ assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency in delivery of training:
iii) Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
iv) Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
v) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of training programmes on full. part-time and ODL Programmes; and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Diploma in Computer Studies:
ii) A degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage: and
iv) Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience:
• Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
• Accreditation with Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

7.0 Job Title: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (3)
Location: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
a) Job Purpose
To undertake the provision of accounting and financial reporting services in the Institutions in order to facilitate implementation of programmes and ensure accountability

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Books of Accounts Undertakes effectively, the maintenance of books of accounts in order to facilitate preparation of financial reports:
ii) Financial Reporting -Undertakes timely and accurately. the compilation of financial records in order to facilitate preparation financial reports and financial statements:
iii) Audit Responses -Undertakes timely, the preparation of audit responses whenever required:
iv) Payment Processing-Undertakes timely, the preparation of payment vouchers and capturing of payments in order to facilitate payments;
v) Revenue Returns Undertakes timely preparation of the capturing of Revenue data in order to facilitate the preparation of revenue returns:
vi) Cost Accounting-Undertakes timely, costing of programmes in order to facilitate preparation of annual budget estimates. mobilization and disbursement of financial resources:
vii) Asset Accounting-Undertakes effectively, the capturing of asset financial data in order to facilitate the accounting of assets: and
viii Risk Management Undertakes effectively the management of risks in order to mitigate losses.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Degree/Diploma in Accounts or its equivalent:

d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Three (3) years of experience:
ii) Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English.
iii) Affiliation to Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants IZICA) is mandatory.

8.0 Job. Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 05

(a) JOB PURPOSE
To supervise the provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Institution.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Office Superintendence -Supervises effectively maintenance of and buildings surroundings in order to enhance a conducive working environment.
ii) Office Accommodation – Undertakes timely provision of office space and accommodation to officers in order to accommodate staff.
iii) Office Equipment -Supervises regularly availability and maintenance of office equipment in order to enhance effective and efficient operations of the Institutions.
iv) Transport Management -Supervises effectively the availability and maintenance of the transport system in order to enhance mobility of officers and equipment:
v) Performance Management -Undertakes effectively the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance.
vi) Supervision-Undertakes effectively supervision of human and other resources to enhance the operations

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Diploma in Business Administration/any Social Science

d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Three (3) years of experience
ii) Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English.

9.0 Job. Title: LECTURER-CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
Institution: NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE
Grade: NTTI 04
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skills to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Undertaking effective delivery of leamers’ assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning:
ii) Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency in delivery of training:
iii) Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
iv) Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies;
vi) Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of training programmes on full, part-time and ODL programmes; and
vii) Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
• Diploma in Woodwork Technology or Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery:
• A degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage: and
• Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience:
• Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
• Accreditation with Technical Education. Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

10.0 Job. Title: LECTURER – BRICKLAYING AND MASONRY
Institution: NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE
Grade: NTTI 04

(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake effective delivery of training in accordance with the curricula in order to impart knowledge and skills to learners.

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
• Undertaking effective delivery of learners assessment. research supervision, industrial attachments assessments and maintenance of performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning:
• Undertaking the development and review of appropriate syllabi in order to ensure efficiency in delivery of training:
• Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training:
• Undertaking effective research and consultancy in the field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice:
• Ensuring that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are submitted in good time to the Examinations Officer so that they are submitted to the appropriate Examination Bodies:
• Coordinating and undertaking regular monitoring and evaluation of training programmes on full, part-time and ODL programmes; and
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal (CEO), the Vice Principal or the Head of Section.

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
• Diploma in Bricklaying and Masonry or Craft Certificate in Bricklaying and Plastering:
• A Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage: and
• Teaching Methodology Certificate will be an added advantage.

d) REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience:
• Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
• Accreditation with Technical Education. Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) is mandatory.

11.0 Job Title: ASSISTANT PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES (3)
Institution: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
Salary Grade: 05
(a) JOB PURPOSE
To undertake the provision of technical procurement support in order to facilitate procurement

(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
• Data Collection-Undertakes effectively, the collection of data in order to facilitate the development of the procurement plan:
• Secretariat Services Undertakes officiently the provision of secretarial services to the procurement committee in order to facilitate smooth conduct of meetings;
• Quotations -Undertakes effectively the issuance of purchase enquiries, receipt of bids, analysis and recording of quotations/request for quotations (RFQ) in order to facilitate evaluation process:
• Procurement Records -Undertakes timely and accurately maintenance of procurement records in order to facilitate storage and retrieval: and
• Solicitation documents -Undertakes timely and accurately the preparation of solicitation (Bidding) documents in order to ensure transparency and compliance in tendering procedures

(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent:

REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) years of experience:
• Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English; and
• Affiliation to Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

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• *Please note that Women and Locals within the Districts are encouraged to apply.
• Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should upload/send their detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, NRC. Names and address of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details. Applications can also be sent The Position and duty station should be clearly marked on the envelope.
• Applications to be sent to:
• The Permanent Secretary
• Ministry of Technology and Science
• Maxwell House, Los Angeles Boulevard
• P.O. Box 50464
• LUSAKA
• Closing date: 6th September, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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