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MTN FOUNDATION ICT AND BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE 8

Application Deadline: October 11, 2026.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian microbusiness owners aged 18–35 with practical, tech-driven, and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy.

ELIGIBILITY:

In this Phase 8, the training will run for five weeks using a blended-learning approach that combines self-paced online modules, instructor-led sessions, masterclasses from seasoned entrepreneurs, and a capstone project challenge. Participants will receive data support to ensure a seamless learning experience towards applying new skills to their businesses.

Age: Nigerian female, age 18–35

Business: Owns and manages a micro business operational for no more than 2 years

Location: Business located in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, or Gombe state

BENEFIT:

The top 100 participants will receive up to ₦1,000,000 in equipment grants from a ₦100,000,000 fund. Over previous phases the programme has delivered measurable impact across diverse sectors, helping microbusinesses scale and adopt digital practices.

Phase 8 will train 3,000 female microbusiness owners from Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano, and Gombe states.

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2026 JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA WORKSHOP ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Workshop Engineer supports the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities. This position is part of PED’s long-term plan to build strong local engineering capacity and develop future Workshop Supervisors and Workshop Managers.

ELIGIBILITY:

Requirement:

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering or related technical field 

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in maintenance, repairs, fleet management, or engineering support within PED

A written recommendation letter from your current Supervisor or Manager confirming good conduct and discipline, technical suitability and readiness for development

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and workshop documentation

Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and safety awareness

Good communication skills and willingness to guide others

Ability to work in a fast-paced workshop environment

Job Details:

Support the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities within the assigned workshop or equipment group.

Review work orders and identify appropriate repair methods, tools, and materials to ensure technically sound and efficient execution.

Provide engineering assistance in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the identification of alternative technical solutions or temporary repairs when standard parts or methods are unavailable.

Conduct or support in-process and final inspections of completed works, ensuring that repair quality, functionality, and safety requirements are met before equipment release.

Verify that test runs and functional checks are conducted under safe conditions by authorized and licensed personnel.

Document inspection results, measurements, and quality findings accurately in the Equipment Programme or designated records.

Report deviations, recurring failures, or non-conformities to the Workshop Supervisor and Senior Engineer and contributes to root cause analysis and corrective measures.

Assist in the implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and in monitoring technical performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Provide on-the-job technical guidance and knowledge transfer to mechanics, electricians, and technicians, supporting staff competence development.

Ensure that workshop standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements are consistently observed during all maintenance operations.

Ensure that all maintenance operations follow PED safety guidelines.

Support the Supervisor in enforcing discipline, order, and correct use of tools and materials.

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