Instructor: Facilities and Workplace Operations at Skillworks · Port…

Skillworks is an NBTE-accredited training institution in Port Harcourt. We run practical programs that prepare young people and career-changers for the digital economy. Our classes focus on hands-on skills that lead to profitable jobs and income opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced facilities or workplace operations professional who loves teaching to join our faculty and train the next generation of facilities and operations managers.

About the Role

As Faculty for Facilities and Workplace Operations, you will teach learners how to keep workplaces safe, functional, efficient and well managed. You will turn real-world operations experience into clear, practical lessons that learners can apply immediately in a job, a freelance career or their own facility management business.

What You Will Do

• Teach facilities and workplace operations through practical, hands-on classes
• Cover areas such as facility management fundamentals, maintenance planning and scheduling, space planning and office layout, vendor and contract management, health, safety and environmental practices, security and access control, inventory and asset management, and the use of facility management tools and software
• Prepare lesson plans, learning materials, practical exercises, assignments and assessments
• Guide learners through realistic case studies and workplace scenarios
• Give clear, constructive feedback on learners’ work
• Keep your lessons current with industry standards, safety regulations and best practices
• Work with the Skillworks team to improve the curriculum and learner outcomes
• Support learners with career readiness, including preparing for entry-level facilities and operations roles, interviews and finding freelance or contract opportunities

What We Are Looking For

• Proven hands-on experience in facilities management, workplace operations, administration or a related field (1-3 years)
• Good understanding of maintenance planning, vendor management and workplace health and safety
• Experience managing people, vendors or day-to-day operations in an office, estate or commercial setting
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to explain processes and practices in simple language
• A passion for mentoring beginners and career-changers
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude
• A relevant degree, HND or certification (for example in facility management, health and safety, or operations) is an advantage
• Prior teaching or training experience is a plus, but not required if you can show strong skills and a willingness to teach

Why Join Skillworks

• Competitive pay
• Teach in an NBTE-accredited institution
• Be part of a growing team with room for more responsibility
• See the direct impact of your teaching on learners’ careers
• Build your profile as an educator and industry expert

Experience:

• 1-3: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Port Harcourt (Required)

Work Location: In person