Head, Lagride Academy at CIG Motors Company Limited

CIG Motors Company Limited is one of the African subsidiaries of Choice International Group. We are the exclusive premiere representative of leading Chinese automotive giants, including GAC Motors, JMC Motors, Dongfeng Motors, FAW Group, and Wuling Motors, within the Nigeria and Africa market.

CIG have consistently expanded our market presence nationwide through strategic partnerships and alliances, delivering a portfolio of high-quality and premium vehicles into the African market. We prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to exceed expectations. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and growth remains unwavering as we continue to shape the automotive industry landscape in Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Lagride Academy

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Transportation

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent and visionary Head of Lagride Academy to lead all training, onboarding, and professional development initiatives for Lagride Captains.
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and strong leader with a passion for human development, operational structure, and quality delivery.
• This position requires a proactive and result-oriented professional capable of building a training institution that produces well-trained, responsible, and service-driven Captains.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Academy’s operations, ensuring alignment with Lagride’s mission and mobility objectives.
• Training Development: Design, implement, and monitor driver training programs focused on professionalism, safety, customer service, and technology usage.
• Curriculum Management: Develop and continuously update training modules, ensuring they meet industry standards and operational realities.
• Staff Supervision: Lead and coordinate a team of instructors, training officers, and administrative staff to deliver efficient and impactful sessions.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate trainee progress, ensuring readiness before deployment into active service.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, Operations, and Technical Units to ensure training outcomes directly improve service quality and operational performance.
• Compliance & Certification: Ensure all training programs meet regulatory and company standards, issuing certificates to qualified Captains.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic reports on training performance, driver readiness, and Academy impact for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in leadership or training management position.
• Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale training programs.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience within the transportation, logistics, or e-hailing industry is a major advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and People Management
• Curriculum Development and Training Delivery
• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Team Collaboration and Result Orientation
• Integrity, Discipline, and Professionalism

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship Academy within Nigeria’s growing e-hailing ecosystem.
• Exposure to innovative learning and development practices.
• A fulfilling role in shaping the next generation of professional drivers and brand ambassadors for Lagride.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.