Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

African Parks (AP) is a not-for-profit organization that secures a mandate to conserve through Public Private Partnerships with Governments and communities for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in Africa, and here in Malawi, AP has secured this mandate for the management of Majete Wildlife Reserve, Liwonde National Park, Mangochi Forest Reserve and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Electrician tenable at Liwonde National Park in Liwonde

The Electrician will directly report to the Technical Manager but also work closely with other departments as required. Part of the Field Operations Department the Electrician will oversee all electrical work, assist the Technical Manager with administrative and technical tasks, including procurement and planning for construction and maintenance projects within the Liwonde National Park

Responsibilities or duties

• Install, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and associated infrastructure across Liwonde National Park.
• Inspect, test and repair energisers, earthing systems, solar power components and electrical connections supporting the park’s electrified perimeter fence, and work with relevant teams to restore faults promptly.
• Maintain electrical installations serving offices, workshops, staff housing, tourism and visitor facilities, ranger posts, water-pumping systems and other operational sites.
• Diagnose electrical faults, respond promptly to power outages and emergencies, and carry out safe, effective repairs to minimise disruption to essential park operations.
• Operate and maintain generators, solar or other backup power systems where assigned, including routine checks and monitoring of fuel, batteries and related components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections, and maintain accurate service, test, fault and repair records.
• Support the Technical Manager with annual and weekly work planning, budgeting, procurement and stock control for electrical, construction and maintenance materials.
• Prepare, review and interpret electrical drawings, site plans and building construction plans.
• Assist with the design and planning of electrical layouts for new buildings, upgrades and other infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all work complies with applicable Malawian electrical requirements, occupational health and safety standards, environmental safeguards and African Parks’ Infrastructure and Logistics Standard Operating Procedures.
• Apply safe isolation, lockout and other risk-control procedures, and immediately report hazards, incidents and defects.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of electrical tools, equipment, spare parts and consumables, and safeguard assigned assets.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance with conservation, law enforcement, tourism, community development and other park teams to protect staff, visitors, wildlife and neighbouring communities.
• Supervise contractors or assistants when assigned, verify the quality of completed work, and provide staff with guidance on electrical safety and basic maintenance.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned by the Technical Manager

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in electrical installation, Electrical engineering or related field from recognised institutions.
• A recognised electrical trade qualification or certification from an accredited institution.
• A valid electrical installation permit or licence issued by the relevant Malawian authority and appropriate to the scope of work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, site plans and construction drawings.
• Knowledgeable in renewable energy, solar installation and pump installations.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
• Strong planning, organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A strong commitment to occupational health and safety, environmental responsibility, quality workmanship and attention to detail.
• A valid Malawi driving licence, Class B or C1.
• Physical ability and willingness to travel within the park, work outdoors in demanding conditions and respond to emergencies outside normal working hours when required.

Experience needed

• At least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience as an electrician, preferably in facilities, construction, utilities, conservation or another remote operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical installation, inspection, testing, fault-finding, preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Practical experience with low-voltage distribution, generators, solar or other backup power systems, water pumps and electric-fence systems will be a strong advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• STATUS: Three-year contract, renewal subject to satisfactory performance and organizational requirements.
• African Parks is an equal opportunity Employer.

• Install, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and associated infrastructure across Liwonde National Park.
• Inspect, test and repair energisers, earthing systems, solar power components and electrical connections supporting the park’s electrified perimeter fence, and work with relevant teams to restore faults promptly.
• Maintain electrical installations serving offices, workshops, staff housing, tourism and visitor facilities, ranger posts, water-pumping systems and other operational sites.
• Diagnose electrical faults, respond promptly to power outages and emergencies, and carry out safe, effective repairs to minimise disruption to essential park operations.
• Operate and maintain generators, solar or other backup power systems where assigned, including routine checks and monitoring of fuel, batteries and related components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections, and maintain accurate service, test, fault and repair records.
• Support the Technical Manager with annual and weekly work planning, budgeting, procurement and stock control for electrical, construction and maintenance materials.
• Prepare, review and interpret electrical drawings, site plans and building construction plans.
• Assist with the design and planning of electrical layouts for new buildings, upgrades and other infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all work complies with applicable Malawian electrical requirements, occupational health and safety standards, environmental safeguards and African Parks’ Infrastructure and Logistics Standard Operating Procedures.
• Apply safe isolation, lockout and other risk-control procedures, and immediately report hazards, incidents and defects.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of electrical tools, equipment, spare parts and consumables, and safeguard assigned assets.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance with conservation, law enforcement, tourism, community development and other park teams to protect staff, visitors, wildlife and neighbouring communities.
• Supervise contractors or assistants when assigned, verify the quality of completed work, and provide staff with guidance on electrical safety and basic maintenance.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned by the Technical Manager

• Electrical installation
• Electrical engineering
• Electrical trade qualification
• Electrical installation permit or licence
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, site plans and construction drawings
• Renewable energy knowledge
• Solar installation
• Pump installations
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• AutoCAD (advantageous)
• Planning
• Organisational skills
• Record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Occupational health and safety commitment
• Environmental responsibility commitment
• Quality workmanship
• Attention to detail
• Driving licence (Malawi, Class B or C1)
• Physical ability
• Willingness to travel within the park
• Willingness to work outdoors in demanding conditions
• Willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours
• Electrical inspection
• Electrical testing
• Fault-finding
• Preventive maintenance
• Repairs
• Low-voltage distribution
• Generators
• Solar backup power systems
• Water pumps
• Electric-fence systems
• Safe isolation
• Lockout procedures
• Risk-control procedures
• Hazard reporting
• Incident reporting
• Defect reporting
• Inventory management
• Asset safeguarding
• Supervision of contractors/assistants
• Guidance on electrical safety
• Guidance on basic maintenance

• Diploma in electrical installation, Electrical engineering or related field from recognised institutions.
• A recognised electrical trade qualification or certification from an accredited institution.
• A valid electrical installation permit or licence issued by the relevant Malawian authority and appropriate to the scope of work.