Training Lead – Build and Grow Technical Training Business

About the role

Amotech Africa is seeking a Training Lead to establish and grow its Training business unit across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Ethiopia. You will create curricula from scratch, package them as revenue‑generating products and deliver high‑quality technical training programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Define the operating model, processes, policies and quality standards for the new Training unit, aligned with ISO 9001:2015.
• Conduct Training Needs Analyses for existing and prospective clients and develop curricula based on findings.
• Identify, onboard and coach internal subject‑matter experts to act as trainers, reducing reliance on OEM resources.
• Own the unit’s revenue target, driving year‑on‑year growth through business development, prospecting and closing training engagements.
• Package training offerings with clear pricing, scope and outcomes for presentation by the Training Lead and regional sales teams.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams to co‑develop proposals, support client meetings and align the training calendar with market demand.
• Create marketing materials, case studies and digital content with the Marketing & Communications team.
• Deliver classroom, hands‑on and on‑site training while maintaining high learner experience and assessment rigour.
• Track and report KPIs such as revenue, gross margin, attendance, pass rates and client satisfaction to the COO.

Required profile

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in technical training, engineering or a test‑and‑measurement environment.
• Proven ability to build training curricula from needs analysis through delivery and assessment.
• Commercial mindset with a track record in packaging, pricing and selling B2B training solutions.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, able to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Comfortable working across multiple countries in a matrixed environment.
• Goal‑oriented self‑starter capable of managing a pipeline and meeting revenue targets.

Required skills

• Familiarity with test & measurement equipment such as Megger, Fluke, FLIR, Anritsu.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management processes (advantage).

What we offer

• Equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
• International work environment with a highly qualified team.
• Attractive remuneration and a wide range of training opportunities.
• Exposure to key stakeholders across the corporate sector.