Training Manager – Power & Engineering at African Industries Group (AIG)

Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Training Manager with a strong background in Power, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Operations to lead the development and implementation of our technical and workforce training programmes.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in technical training, competency development, skills-gap assessment, and learning & development, particularly within engineering or power-related environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual training and development plans aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Conduct training needs assessments across engineering, power plant, maintenance, production, and support functions.
• Identify technical and competency gaps and develop appropriate training interventions.
• Design and coordinate technical, operational, safety, leadership, and behavioural training programmes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Power Plant, Maintenance, Production, HR, and other departments to identify critical training requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external trainers, consultants, and training institutions.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks and skills matrices for technical employees.
• Monitor training effectiveness and evaluate the impact of programmes on employee performance.
• Maintain accurate training records, reports, budgets, and compliance documentation.
• Develop structured on-the-job training, apprenticeship, graduate trainee, and technical development programmes.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives for critical technical positions.
• Ensure training programmes comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare periodic training reports and provide management with insights on training effectiveness and workforce capability development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Engineering, Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience in Training/Learning & Development.
• Strong experience within the Power, Engineering, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, or other industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing technical and engineering training programmes.
• Good understanding of power plant operations, engineering functions, maintenance, production, or other technical environments.
• Experience developing competency frameworks, skills matrices, and training programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and programme management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical employees.
• Professional certification in HR/L&D, such as CIPM, SHRM, ATD, or equivalent, will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate:

• We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on Training Manager/L&D experience within Power, Engineering, Manufacturing, or other industrial environments and understand the technical skills and competencies required to develop engineering and operational teams.