African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Training Manager – Power & Engineering
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Power, Engineering & Manufacturing
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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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.
RequirementsBachelor'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.
Application Closing Date25th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Training Manager – Power & Engineering Ikorodu” as subject of the email.
