Instructor, Commercial Clerk (Entrepreneurship)

Position Overview

The Zambia Entrepreneurs' Park & College (ZEP/ZEC) in Rufunsa, supported by the Furrer Foundation, is a vocational and professional training institution focused on practical, industry-relevant skills. The institution seeks an Instructor in Commercial Clerk studies integrated with Entrepreneurship.

Positions: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging classroom and practical lessons in Commercial Clerk studies, integrated with Entrepreneurship.
• Train students in office and commercial practice, record keeping, basic bookkeeping, filing, business communication, customer service and computer applications.
• Teach entrepreneurship skills including business idea generation, business planning, marketing, costing and pricing, and small business management.
• Assess student performance through practical exercises, assignments, projects and examinations.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work, training materials and assessment tools aligned with TEVETA competency-based training standards.
• Supervise practical and project-based sessions, including student business simulations and start-up projects.
• Mentor students with academic support, career guidance and industry best practices.
• Keep abreast of commercial practice and entrepreneurship developments, integrating current industry practices into training.
• Collaborate with other instructors to improve programme delivery and student outcomes.
• Prepare students for TEVETA certification examinations and employment or self-employment opportunities.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of teaching and/or industrial experience in Commercial Clerk, Business Administration or Entrepreneurship.
• Education: Grade 12 Certificate and a Craft Certificate, Diploma or higher qualification in Commercial Clerk, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or related field.
• Certifications: Valid TEVETA Accreditation Certificate and recognised Teaching Methodology qualification.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of commercial and office practice, record keeping and basic business management.
• Ability to deliver Competency-Based Training (CBT) in line with TEVETA standards.
• Excellent lesson planning, assessment and student evaluation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Professionalism, integrity and reliability.
• Business-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Application Instructions

Submit an application letter, updated CV and relevant certificates by 10 November 2026. Clearly use the specified position title as the email subject. All attachments must be combined into one PDF file.