Vacancy title:
Assistant Linesperson

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining, Construction, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 10 2026

Duty Station:
All ESCOM Stations | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market Operations and Single Buyer in Malawi.

ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing in the Corporation.

Purpose of the Job

To carry out construction, maintenance and operations on the distribution and transmission network.

Roles and Responsibilities whilst on training

• Carrying corridor clearing
• Carrying out pole base clearing
• Line patrols (defects and data collection)
• Loading and offloading materials
• Dressing of structures
• Replacing defective structures and accessories
• Excavation of pole holes and trenches
• Issuing out notices prior to a planned outage
• Taking care of working tools
• Adherence to safety standards
• Adherence to construction standards

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Malawi School Certificate of Education
• Candidates who have previously worked for the Corporation on seasonal or temporary basis for a minimum period of 12 months and had separated without any disciplinary issues are encouraged to apply.
• Age: 18 – 35 Years

Note

Selected candidates will undergo a 6 months training and upon successful completion of the training shall sit for Power Linesperson Certificate Examination. Only candidates that will pass the examination shall be appointed to a substantive position of Assistant Power Linesperson Graded ES13. All those that will not be successful shall be released immediately.

Other Details

• ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.

ATTACHMENTS

Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with traceable referees and Copies of CertificatesPrimary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

CLOSING DATE

Friday, 10th April 2026.

ADDRESSED TO:

Director of Human Resources and Administration

ESCOM House

P.O. Box 2047

Blantyre.

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for interviews.

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