Lecturer

Mongu Trades Training Institute, an institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill Lecturer positions.

Department: Academic

Reports to: Head of Department

Location: Mongu, Western Province

Employment Type: Contract

Closing Date: 12th August 2026

Job Purpose

To plan, organize, and effectively utilize instructional materials to ensure quality delivery of courses offered in line with approved curricula and TEVETA standards.

Available Positions

• Business Department – Lecturer (3)

• Lecturer – Communication Skills

• Lecturer – Human Resource Management

• Lecturer – Business Administration

• Technical Department – Lecturer – General Agriculture (2)

• Position 1: Agriculture Science

• Position 2: Aquaculture

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out tests to identify students’ performance levels.
• Contribute to the institute’s continuous improvement cycle and student development.
• Use varied assessment methods to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Assist in carrying out training needs assessments and curriculum formation for identified courses.
• Assess students through quizzes, assignments, and testing, and provide one-on-one tutoring where necessary.
• Guide students in academic research work.
• Provide guidance and counselling to students.
• Maintain student discipline in class and ensure students comply with institutional rules and regulations.
• Manage classes and maintain healthy learning and classroom environments.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes, and other professional documents in line with TEVETA standards.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration and TEVETA.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

All applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate with five credits or better, including English and Mathematics.

Lecturer – Communication Skills

• Bachelor of Arts with Education or equivalent with majors in Communication or Linguistics.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Teaching methodology for qualifications without Education.
• Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.
• TEVETA accreditation.

Lecturer – Human Resource Management

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or equivalent.
• Teaching Methodology qualification.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• TEVETA accreditation.

Lecturer – Business Administration

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Teaching Methodology qualification.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• TEVETA accreditation.

Lecturer – General Agriculture, Position 1

• Degree in Agriculture Science.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Teaching methodology.
• TEVETA accreditation.

Lecturer – General Agriculture, Position 2

• Diploma or Degree in Aquaculture or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Teaching methodology.
• TEVETA accreditation.

Note: All qualifications must be certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Other Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, resourcefulness, and high levels of professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues.
• Computer literacy.

Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Guidelines

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional qualifications, NRC, and any other relevant documents to:
mttijobs@gmail.com

Applicants should indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

Applications may also be dropped physically at the main campus in Mongu.

Address applications to:
The Principal
Mongu Trades Training Institute
PO Box 910167
Mongu

The last day of receiving applications is 12th August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: mttijobs@gmail.com