Vacancy title:
Technician – (Substations Control)

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

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

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 10 2026

Duty Station:
Various | 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 facilitate the provision of quality and standard electric supply to the nation all the time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling voltages and loads on the system
• Recording system data hourly
• Checking and reporting defects to supervisors
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures
• Carrying out switching operations during outages and faults times
• Training newly recruited control technicians in readiness for senior authorization test.
• Assisting in preparing station monthly reports

Attributes and Competencies

• Impeccable skills in Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• The ability to manage time effectively in a high-pressure setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good Analytical Skills
• Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
• Detail-oriented personality
• Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Renewable Energy/Sustainable Energy Systems/Energy Engineering /Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
• 2 years’ relevant work experience in the power industry/field

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for interviews.

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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 Certificates

CLOSING DATE

Friday, 10th April 2026.

ADDRESSED TO:

Director of Human Resources and Administration
ESCOM House
P.O. Box 2047
Blantyre.

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