We are Zembo, the start-up paving the way to the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Zembo sells electric motorcycle taxis and offers a battery swap service via a network of stations. After six years of operation, Zembo is the most experienced African provider of electric motorcycles and battery swaps on the continent. We are scaling up in Uganda, providing an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.
Africa stands on the brink of an energy revolution. With the rapid urbanization and growing demand for sustainable transportation, electric mobility is not just a future possibility—it’s a necessity. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, delivering world-class electric mobility solutions, and creating an exciting future of transportation. The e-motorcycle (mid-drive) is key in our operation and strategy: it should be powerful, robust and reliable to satisfy our clients (motorcycle taxi drivers) in a challenging environment (Kampala roads, traffic and climate). It must at the same time meet a stringent cost basis that ensures our motorcycle is accessible and competitive with similar ICE vehicles (without battery, which Zembo owns and rents as a service).
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Powertrain Engineer to join our dynamic team and help design and develop advanced electric powertrain systems for our next generation of EV motorcycles. By advancing EV technology, you’ll be contributing to cleaner air, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and enabling affordable, sustainable transport for millions of people across Africa.
Zembo Electric Motorcycles SMC Ltd offers a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise. It is an Equal Opportunity and considers all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.