Senior Training Officer – Roads

The National Council for Construction (NCC) works to promote, develop, train and regulate the Zambian construction industry. It is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Senior Training Officer – Roads (Grade NCC 4.2).

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Training Manager, the job holder will prepare and deliver lectures and tutor students undertaking building construction, road construction, research or consultancy courses to help them obtain qualifications or pass examinations.

Main Duties

• Prepare teaching plans and schemes of work for assigned courses or programmes upon receiving syllabi from the Senior Training Officer.
• Prepare lecture notes and handouts using resource centre materials, syllabi, internet sources and relevant publications to develop students' knowledge and skills.
• Lecture and tutor construction students in assigned subjects using appropriate teaching methods and aids to facilitate understanding.
• Conduct practical training at building and/or road construction sites.
• Set, administer and mark tests, assignments and classwork to assess students' understanding and progress.
• Prepare end-of-course examinations and invigilate examinations.
• Undertake NCC consultancy assignments within the job holder's specialisation, as requested by management.
• Handle complaints and counsel students experiencing learning difficulties or other challenges to improve performance.
• Maintain student records.
• Prepare internal student progress reports based on class tests, classwork and assignments.

Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science or Quantity Surveying.
• Membership of EIZ and/or SIZ, ZIA or another relevant professional body.
• Certificate in Teaching Methodology.
• At least five (5) years' work experience.

Required Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Pedagogical (instructional) skills.
• Counselling skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Course evaluation skills.

How to Apply

• Applicants meeting these specifications and competencies should submit a detailed CV together with photocopies of academic and professional qualifications.
• Applications must reach the employer by 17:00 hours on Wednesday, 11th November 2026.
• Use the Apply button on this page to apply.